Tripods are nice and can give you many options to get the highest quality image. However, there are also some disadvantages of using tripods, specifically:
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They are potentially heavy. Although there are lightweight carbon-fiber tripods out there, once you add a tripod head, the setup can become heavy.
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They are inconvenient. No matter how small and collapsible a tripod is, it still occupies space and is often inconvenient to carry around or travel with.
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They are difficult to use in crowded environments.
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They can be expensive. Good tripod systems can cost over $1,000.
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They can take time to set up, making you miss the best moment.
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You can easily damage your camera and lens if you do not know how to properly operate a tripod, or if the tripod system is cheap and unstable.