Summary: <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Sponsor</strong></p> <p><strong>Masters of Photography</strong>, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. <a href="https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive" rel="nofollow">https://mastersof.photography</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.masonmarsh.com/" rel="nofollow">Mason Marsh</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Hosts:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com" rel="nofollow">Jeff's website</a>, <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/" rel="nofollow">Jeff's photos</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson" rel="nofollow">Jeff on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">Kirk's website</a>, <a href="https://photos.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">Kirk's photos</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/mcelhearn" rel="nofollow">Kirk on Instagram</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <p>(<a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-39-tripods" rel="nofollow">View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co</a>)</p> <p><em>Production Note: We’ve decided to change the frequency of episode releases to fortnightly (every two weeks) due to current commitments we both have.</em></p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!</a></p></li> <li><p>Jeff’s recent tripod: <a href="https://amzn.to/2ufoN8U" rel="nofollow">3 Legged Thing Punks Corey Mag Alloy Tripod Kit w/AirHed Neo</a></p></li> <li><p>Kirk’s tripod: <a href="https://amzn.to/2Ukia3J" rel="nofollow">Vanguard Alta Pro</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.3leggedthing.com/albert" rel="nofollow">3 Legged Thing Albert</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.peakdesign.com/collections/all/products/cuff" rel="nofollow">Peak Design Cuff</a>, which Mason uses to secure his camera to the tripod as backup protection</p></li> </ul> <p>Mason’s tripods:</p> <p>Small: <a href="http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/TFA-01-Ultra-Pocket-Pod" rel="nofollow">Really Right Stuff TFA-01 Ultra Pocket ‘Pod</a></p> <p>Medium: <a href="http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/TVC-23-Mk2-TFC-23-Mk2-Tripods?quantity=1&custcol61=6" rel="nofollow">Really Right Stuff TVC-23 MK2</a></p> <p>Large: <a href="https://www.manfrotto.us/gitzo-tripod-systematic-series-3-xl-4-sections" rel="nofollow">Gitzo Tripod Systematic Series 3 XL</a> (<a href="https://amzn.to/2V2ZjHx" rel="nofollow">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>)</p> <p>Clamp: <a href="http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/Travel-Clamp-Kits" rel="nofollow">Really Right Stuff Travel Clamp Kits</a></p> <p>Mason’s Ballheads:</p> <p>Small: <a href="http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/BH-40-Ballhead" rel="nofollow">Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ballhead</a></p> <p>Large: <a href="http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/BH-55-Ballhead" rel="nofollow">Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ballhead</a></p> <p>Panorama Head: <a href="http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/PG-01-Pano-Gimbal-Head?quantity=1&custcol18=2&custcol19=6&custcol20=1" rel="nofollow">Really Right Stuff PG-01 Compact Pano-Gimbal Head Head</a></p> <p>Platypod: <a href="https://platypod.com/tripods/ultra" rel="nofollow">Ultra</a> (<a href="https://amzn.to/2WoLxzc" rel="nofollow">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>)</p> <p><strong>Our Snapshots:</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Jeff: <a href="https://amzn.to/2Y1se0F" rel="nofollow">3 Legged Thing Toolz Multi-Tool</a></p></li> <li><p>Kirk: <a href="https://amzn.to/2HvsFLK" rel="nofollow">The Fujicron quartet (16mm f2.8)</a></p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list</strong> at <a href="https://photoactive.co" rel="nofollow">the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site</a> 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.</p> <p>If you like the show, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2" rel="nofollow">subscribe in iTunes</a> or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/" rel="nofollow">PhotoActive Facebook group</a> to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.</p>
