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Episode 39: Tripods with Mason Marsh


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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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Guest:

  • Mason Marsh
  • Hosts:

    • Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram
    • Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram
    • 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.

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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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