Nikon D40 - Mount Vertical on tripod

[duffeymt]

Hey everyone! Do I need to get a vertical grip for the D40 to mount it in a vertical position on a tripod? I don't have the camera in front of me and just wanted to verify. If so, any recommendations on the cheapest setup to make it work both vertical and horizontal on a tripod with little to no changes between shots?

 

[jwbryson1]

Do you own a tripod? Which one?

My Manfrotto 190XPROB allows both vertical and horizontal shots with limited changes.

 

[duffeymt]

Yes, Benro A0570F Tripod.

 

[jwbryson1]

Do you know how to use it? Does it permit you to change the orientation from horizontal to vertical?

Mine does.

 

[analog.universe]

Lots of tripods will allow you to just tilt to the side to shoot vertical. Beyond that there are L brackets for the camera (provided your tripod has the correct type of quick release), so you can just clip it to the tripod either way.

 

[SCraig]

A ball head maybe?

 

[duffeymt]

Yes, ball head. Looks like I can rotate it so its oriented in vertical position - I didn't know it had that rotational option. Thanks!