When you’re shooting light trails, you’ll need a long exposure of at least 10 seconds, which means you’ll need to steady your camera. Using a tripod not only allows you to keep your camera still and avoid blur, it also allows you to set your composition and focus perfectly in the light, keeping it exactly the same when it gets dark. We recommend a tripod with a ball head, as you’ll be able to make tiny adjustments, aiming your lens up, down or to the side as required. Of course, if you don’t have a moving head, you can still angle your camera down by pulling the front leg in slightly, so the tripod leans forward, though this may decrease the stability, and remember to not overdo it or your…
