web01.fireside.fm Thu, 14 May 2026 22:56:17 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) PhotoActive - Episodes Tagged with “Gitzo” https://photoactive.fireside.fm/tags/gitzo Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson and Kirk McElhearn discuss photography and the Apple ecosystem. We cover using an iPhone or any other camera with Apple hardware and software, and we welcome photographers to discuss their work. en-us episodic A podcast about photography and the Apple ecosystem. Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn Jeff Carlson and Kirk McElhearn discuss photography and the Apple ecosystem. We cover using an iPhone or any other camera with Apple hardware and software, and we welcome photographers to discuss their work. no photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn kirk@mcelhearn.com Episode 39: Tripods with Mason Marsh https://photoactive.fireside.fm/39 dcfed1a2-a281-463a-b8f0-b52202fef71c Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 39 Tripods with Mason Marsh full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 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. 43:57 no <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" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://mastersof.photography</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.masonmarsh.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mason Marsh</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Hosts:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff's website</a>, <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff's photos</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.kirkville.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk's website</a>, <a href="https://photos.kirkville.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk's photos</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/mcelhearn" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk on Instagram</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <p>(<a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-39-tripods" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">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" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!</a></p></li> <li><p>Jeff’s recent tripod: <a href="https://amzn.to/2ufoN8U" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">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" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Vanguard Alta Pro</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.3leggedthing.com/albert" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">3 Legged Thing Albert</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.peakdesign.com/collections/all/products/cuff" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">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" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">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&amp;custcol61=6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Really Right Stuff TVC-23 MK2</a></p> <p>Large: <a href="https://www.manfrotto.us/gitzo-tripod-systematic-series-3-xl-4-sections" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gitzo Tripod Systematic Series 3 XL</a> (<a href="https://amzn.to/2V2ZjHx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>)</p> <p>Clamp: <a href="http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/Travel-Clamp-Kits" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Really Right Stuff Travel Clamp Kits</a></p> <p>Mason’s Ballheads:</p> <p>Small: <a href="http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/BH-40-Ballhead" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ballhead</a></p> <p>Large: <a href="http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/BH-55-Ballhead" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ballhead</a></p> <p>Panorama Head: <a href="http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/PG-01-Pano-Gimbal-Head?quantity=1&amp;custcol18=2&amp;custcol19=6&amp;custcol20=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Really Right Stuff PG-01 Compact Pano-Gimbal Head Head</a></p> <p>Platypod: <a href="https://platypod.com/tripods/ultra" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ultra</a> (<a href="https://amzn.to/2WoLxzc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Amazon Affiliate Link</a>)</p> <p><strong>Our Snapshots:</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Jeff: <a href="https://amzn.to/2Y1se0F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">3 Legged Thing Toolz Multi-Tool</a></p></li> <li><p>Kirk: <a href="https://amzn.to/2HvsFLK" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">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" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">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" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">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/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PhotoActive Facebook group</a> to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.</p> photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization, instruction, guide, photo guide, interview, tripod, really right stuff, manfrotto, gitzo 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:

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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.

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:

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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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.

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:

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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