tripod / stand
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tripod / stand
A frame or stand, usually with three legs, used to hold a camera, measuring device, microphone, or another instrument stable and still.
Um bei schlechtem Licht scharfe Fotos zu machen, benutzte der Fotograf ein Stativ.
To take sharp photos in poor light, the photographer used a tripod.
The word 'Stativ' (tripod/stand) is related to the Latin verb 'stare', which means 'to stand'. This origin helps you remember its function: a 'Stativ' makes sure that something stands stably.
Für eine lange Belichtungszeit brauchst du unbedingt ein Stativ.
For a long exposure time, you absolutely need a tripod.
With 'Stativ' (tripod/stand), the preposition 'auf' (on/onto) is usually used. Movement is expressed with the accusative, and position with the dative.
Ich montiere die Kamera auf das Stativ.
I mount the camera onto the tripod.
Common verbs used with 'Stativ' (tripod/stand) are 'ein Stativ aufbauen' (to set up a tripod) or 'aufstellen' (to set up), 'ein Stativ benutzen' (to use a tripod), and 'etwas auf einem Stativ befestigen' (to attach something to a tripod).
Bevor er mit dem Filmen begann, musste er sein Stativ aufbauen.
Before he started filming, he had to set up his tripod.
stand / boner / post
Both words refer to a freestanding device that supports an object. Ständer is the general term for this type of support, while Stativ specifically refers to a usually three-legged stand for a camera, microphone, measuring device, or other instrument. For an instrument, Stativ is therefore more precise.
Das Mikrofon steht für die Aufnahme stabil auf einem dreibeinigen Stativ.
The microphone is standing securely on a three-legged tripod for the recording.
Das Mikrofon steht für die Probe auf einem einfachen Ständer.
The microphone is on a simple stand for the rehearsal.
