Do I need a tripod for landscape photography?

For the best landscape photos, yes. Tripods enable long exposures (silky water, light trails), HDR bracketing, precise composition, and sharp images in low light. Many iconic landscape images are impossible without a tripod.

What is Arca-Swiss compatibility?

Arca-Swiss is the universal quick-release plate standard used by most modern tripods and camera accessories. An Arca-Swiss compatible tripod head accepts plates from any manufacturer that follows the standard. It's the closest thing to a universal mounting system in photography.

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