The vast majority of people use their tripod fully extended because it is convenient to see through the cameras viewfinder. I've found that using my tripod somewhere between 6 inches and 2 feet above the ground provides a unique view of the world. It's not easy looking into the viewfinder at that height so someone designed a gadget called a right angle viewer. Simple remove the cameras eyecup and slide the viewer into its place. The viewer can be pointed up, allowing easy viewing of the subject. Give one a try and see what interesting compositions you can create.
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