5/31/2017 0 Comments Congrats to Jamie ZartmanCongrats to: Jamie Zartman @lapdog99 - you are the winner of the first ever PPN Twitter Contest. You win a ThinkTank bag. DM on Twitter to claim your prize. Didn't win? Don't worry. If you're following us on Twitter @Photopodcasts you are automatically already entered into our second contest - get the details here.
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Welcome to the 2nd PPN (Photo Podcast Network) Twitter Contest. This contest starts May 31, 2017 and ends on July 30, 2017.
NOTE: This contest officially starts the day after we announce our winner from contest number one. The winner gets: Prizes: A brand new, Moshi Arcus Multifunction Backpack (Charcoal Black) valued at more than $229... (PLEASE READ THIS PAGE CAREFULLY IT ANSWERS ALL YOUR LEGITIMATE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CONTEST!) Here's how to enter. – Follow @Photopodcasts on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/photopodcasts) (If you are already following no need to unfollow and refollow doing so repeatedly will get you permanently blocked and banned from our contests.) – Tweet the message you see highlighted below once! (There is no advantage to tweeting more than once. There is also no penalty for tweeting more than once, but you won’t have any better chance of winning and you may anger your own Twitter followers if you decide to tweet more than once. Please keep track of your own entry. We can’t (and won’t) respond to requests asking about entry status.) Here is the Tweet: (No need to use the quote marks - they are for reference only.) “Follow @Photopodcasts for a chance to win a new MOSHI ARCUS PHOTO BACKPACK. RT this tweet for a second chance to win. #photography” That’s all there is to it. All of our followers are automatically eligible as long as they meet the criteria below. Those who re-tweet about the contest receive a second entry. Official Rules: No purchase necessary to enter or win. 1. You must be 18 years or older to enter 3. You must send out the above tweet EXACTLY as it appears. A failure to do so will disqualify you. 4. Residents of Quebec are not eligible to enter or win. The contest is null and void if it violates your local laws. 5. The winner isresponsible for taxes (if any) incurred as winner. If you live outside the US you are responsible for any custom duties and shipping in the event you win. If you have a US mailing address ground shipping is free. 6. If users make lots of Twitter accounts in order to enter a contest more than once, they’re liable to get all of their accounts suspended. Anyone found to use multiple Twitter accounts to enter will be ineligible. 7. The winner will be randomly selected on July 30, 2017 by 6pm PST and notified via the photopodcasts.com blog and also via the @ScottBourne and @Photopodcasts Twitter accounts. Winner has 48 hours to claim their prize. In the event they fail to do so another winner will be drawn at random and so on until the prize is claimed. 8. You must have a free Twitter account to qualify for this contest. There is no other way to enter. 9. The odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. As always, if you are not a fan of such contests, please don’t participate. For those of you who do enjoy the contests, we’ll continue to try to find new prizes that will make it fun and interesting to be a part of the PPN family. Thanks for your support. NOTE: We reserve the right to substitute a different prize of equal or higher value in the event the prize becomes unavailable or to offer a cash equivalent paid in U.S. dollars to any winner. Due to the volume of e-mail we receive we cannot respond to individual inquiries about the contest. Please re-read the rules if you are unsure of how to proceed, everything is spelled out right there. Thank you. Very happy to report that the More Gear Show Podcast has launched. You can find episode #2 right here at http://www.photopodcasts.com/podcasts/more-gear-show-2-ppn-may-20th-2017 Two years ago I met a photographer named Larry Tiefenbrunn and his most of his family members. A nicer, friendlier bunch of people you’ll never meet. They run a little business that makes some of the most unusual, dynamic, and downright useful camera supports I have ever seen or used. When it comes to camera supports, we all know the problems associated with using a tripod; They are typically big, bulky, heavy and in some places they are just downright banned.
Larry’s Platypods have offered a unique (and brilliant) solution in the form of plates you can carry in your pocket or even the smallest camera bag and which can be used to secure your camera when you need a rock-solid shot. The original Platypod was great but wasn’t quite stable enough when using long lenses on a DSLR. Then came the Platypod Max which can be used by virtually any photographer with heavy gear Then Larry had one more idea. A new plate that was nearly as small as the original Platypod but as sturdy and solid as the Max. Enter the Ultra. It’s claim to fame is that it is smaller than the Pro, and lighter than both of the other Platypods. The new unit will make it even easier to get very low-angle shots and shots from unusual angles. The kit comes with a wallet for the four heavy-duty spike feet that add stability, a 20-inch strap to hold the Ultra in place and a carabiner to help you carry it all into the field. This new model has more grip options. There are five threaded holes that you can use in any combination to secure the unit. They will work with any standard monopod, tripod or quick release plate. And the belt slots are my favorite thing about the new Ultra. While I had no trouble securing the original Platypod’s with zip ties, this is just a more elegant solution and pretty much any belt will work. How could you use the Ultra? Well just about any place you’d use a tripod. But it also is a great solution for photographers who need a convenient, small, lightweight way to secure flash heads and other accessories on set. It’s incredibly portable. Heck it might fit in your wallet. The accessory kit is truly valuable. The quality of all the components is off the charts. Anything Platypod makes is top-shelf. Everyone from still photographers, to cinematographers will find this new Ultra to be a must-have acceessory. CONCLUSION I can’t believe that a tool which is roughly the size of a large iPhone can provide so many versatile methods of supporting my camera. And I forgot to mention, the thing weighs just 3.2 ounces! If you’re like me and been down-sizing your camera kit, something this small, light and versatile is a Godsend. Like Larry’s other efforts, this product came to life on Kickstarter and also like Larry’s other products it blew past its goal in about a day. If you want to get in on the fun visit http://bit.ly/PodUltra. How much do I like the new Ultra? If I could only have one camera support this would be the one. Highly recommended. Today I take a quick look at the Moshi Arcus Backpack. The usual photo bag companies like ThinkTank, Tenba, etc. make great bags but more and more often upstart adventure bag makers are intruding on the photo space. This bag fits into the adventure space. It’s not just a camera bag and it’s unlikely most photographers have heard of this bag. The Arcus is different in one important respect. It’s SUPER light weight compared to most of the bags I test. It’s versatile, and can be used just as easily to carry clothes for a weekend trip as it can for camera gear. The case is well made and has a “crush-resistant” top and padded compartment for all your electronics and cameras. It’s primarily a top-loading bag, but the side compartment works best for photographers. The bag does also have two zippered pockets on the back to handle important items such as passport and wallet. The bag comes with a sternum strap that can be removed when you pack a lighter load. If you want to use it as a camera bag note that you must buy the camera insert (sold separately.) It’s lined with microfiber and keeps your gear safe. There are three customizable dividers. Like most of the bags in this new class of “stylish” bags this one looks very cool and isn’t immediately identifiable as a camera bag. The trade-off is that some space which photographers might want to use for gear is sacrificed. I always find that I have more gear than these sorts of bags hold. Maybe that is the point. Maybe I should stop carrying so much crap and just head out with the basics, i.e., a camera and a laptop or tablet. It’s a bit too small for my personal use but it is attractive (comes in tan and black) and it’s effective if you are an adventurer. Since I am anything but I will simply say that if this is your cup of tea you will be impressed. Highlights: Crush-Resistant Compartment Top-Loading Main Compartment Side-Loading Main Compartment Panel Full-Length Device Compartment Shock-Absorbing Pockets Fits Laptops up to 15" Adjustable Sternum Strap Attachment Points on Shoulder Straps Elasticized Side Pocket Dual Rear Zippered Pockets |
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