Many photo situations call for stability, and that means setting up a tripod. But the options when choosing one quickly become complicated: height, weight, materials, price, and don’t forget the head that holds the camera. To help sort it all, we welcome photographer, educator, and former photojournalist Mason Marsh to the show.
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Production Note: We’ve decided to change the frequency of episode releases to fortnightly (every two weeks) due to current commitments we both have.
Jeff’s recent tripod: 3 Legged Thing Punks Corey Mag Alloy Tripod Kit w/AirHed Neo
Kirk’s tripod: Vanguard Alta Pro
Peak Design Cuff, which Mason uses to secure his camera to the tripod as backup protection
Mason’s tripods:
Small: Really Right Stuff TFA-01 Ultra Pocket ‘Pod
Medium: Really Right Stuff TVC-23 MK2
Large: Gitzo Tripod Systematic Series 3 XL (Amazon Affiliate Link)
Clamp: Really Right Stuff Travel Clamp Kits
Mason’s Ballheads:
Small: Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ballhead
Large: Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ballhead
Panorama Head: Really Right Stuff PG-01 Compact Pano-Gimbal Head Head
Platypod: Ultra (Amazon Affiliate Link)
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