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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.
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Jeff’s recent tripod: 3 Legged Thing Punks Corey Mag Alloy Tripod Kit w/AirHed Neo
Kirk’s tripod: Vanguard Alta Pro
3 Legged Thing Albert
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)
Our Snapshots:
Jeff: 3 Legged Thing Toolz Multi-Tool
Kirk: The Fujicron quartet (16mm f2.8)
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By Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn4.8
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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.
Sponsor
Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography
Guest:
Hosts:
Show Notes:
(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
Production Note: We’ve decided to change the frequency of episode releases to fortnightly (every two weeks) due to current commitments we both have.
Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!
Jeff’s recent tripod: 3 Legged Thing Punks Corey Mag Alloy Tripod Kit w/AirHed Neo
Kirk’s tripod: Vanguard Alta Pro
3 Legged Thing Albert
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)
Our Snapshots:
Jeff: 3 Legged Thing Toolz Multi-Tool
Kirk: The Fujicron quartet (16mm f2.8)
Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered.
If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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