Buying a Digital Camera Where is the Tripod Socket? SUMMARY: Make sure when purchasing a digital camera that it fits well on a tripod.   When purchasing a digital camera, if you plan on using a tripod, check the underside of the digital camera to see where the tripod socket is located. For best balance, the socket should be in the middle of the camera, though some manufacturers design sockets on the left or right side of a camera. A poorly designed socket placement may make it more difficult to steady the camera for crystal-clear photos using a tripod.   Add: Del.icio.us | Digg | Furl | My Yahoo!   Discuss This Tip Print This Tip Get E-Mail When New Tips are Online Return to the Buying a Digital Camera page.