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Tripod

A tripod is like a three-legged stool that holds up a camera or other device so that it stays still and doesn't wobble or wiggle around. Just like how you need to sit still when someone takes your picture, a camera needs to stay still too so that the pictures come out clear and not blurry. The legs of the tripod can be spread out or folded up depending on where you want to put it, and there's usually a little head on top that helps you adjust the camera angle. Using a tripod is like having a sturdy helper to keep your camera in place while you take great pictures.
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