Episode Summary 
DTown TV is a weekly show brought to you by Larry Becker and RC Concepcion with KelbyTraining.com.
Episode Summary
-Larry discusses metering modes and the benefits of shooting with them.
-Wildlife photographer Moose Peterson offers some tips on renting lenses before buying them.
-RC reviews a couple of tripods that he really likes.
-Plus, the photography of Joanna Kustra.
GREAT SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good show.
excellent show today with great tips/insight
learning from you guys on every show,,,
keep up the great work
Great show as usual. I’ve been here since the very, very first show and I keep looking forward to the next. Keep ‘em coming! Great tip by Moose!
Larry, RC,
Always a good show. Always something to take away. Nice tripod RC, but don’t you think it is a little pricey?
Not at all.. I’ve often recommended lower end tripods to photographers.. and they go out and get it. More often than not.. it doesnt get used.. or doesn’t quite work as a Gitzo/RRS combo. I just see the sticks and head about as much as an investment as the glass or camera.
Nice show as always. Keep it up!
Nice show, guys!!
Nice show, but agree with the above comment that the RRS tripod is quite pricey. There are other brands above box store tripods that are way below the RRS price point that would be perfectly acceptable to most photographers (including the one that Frank Doorhof reccomands).
Im sure they would be acceptable.. Its just not what i’d recommend. I usually keep two different options..
For one side of the spectrum.. ive recommended Oben Tripods from B&H. Light.. decent construction.. but the heads creeped on me a lot. The head makes all the difference.
For the other side.. RRS and Gitzo. Im sure there are other combinations out there that work for others.. but I -prefer- Really Right stuff.. Should you? Thats your decision to make..
Great show as usual
Nice quick metering refresher! Keep the good stuff coming! Looking forward to the next episode!
good show
Episode 115 has LOTS of great information. I liked the refresher on metering modes. RC, I agree with Carl A. above: nice tripod, but WOW!, a bit pricey for most of us! Anyway, great show!
Another great tip from RC and Larry keep it up.
Greate show. Thanks for the tripod tip RC. See you guys next week.
Good show… as always good tips.
nice show
How about a show on different ball heads and how to use them.
Moose is the man. I hang on every word.
i miss the cheap shots stuff
Woo wee $1100 for a tripod! I need a second job. LOL Thanks guys!
Another solid show guys!
Very nice! Cheers from Sweden.
Great show. Keep it up.
Great show guys.
I’ve been thinking about buying my first lens (other than the kit) and Moose really helped. I also thought that the tripod carrying idea was cool, I’ll have to try that. Thamks guys for another great show. You guys are Awesome!!
Great show y’all! Nice tripod RC, I would love one of them bad boys!
Can’t help but think $1100 is way too much for such a short tripod.
Great show Guys!!!
Nice show, gents. It’s great to see some of the things I’ve asked you to do coming out.
Great show. One problem I have with some of the equipment is the cost. Let’s face it. Good stuff and well made, but, a thousand plus for some graphite and aluminum? I guess I’ll have to struggle along with my three hundred dollar unit for now. Oh well…
Thanks. Gary
Cracking show guys
I agree about the tripod price. Maybe you could do a segment on more affordable units? Or maybe compare price points and what you actually get for the extra cash.
great show. cool tripod
$1000+ tripods are good, but there are $300 carbon fiber tripods (street price) that work well up to 20-22 pounds, that are award winning, very light, and feature rich. I am not talking about Carbon fibers that weigh almost as much as aluminum. You ought to discuss those sometime.
I meant 15-18 pounds,(depending on how used) but that is still well within the range of some very good head, lens and body combinations.
Such as….
Great show, liked the tripod segment and the metering discussion.
Nice tips again. Hey, I like books.
Love the show and Kelby training. I recommend both all the time
Great show, tips and ideas
Another great show!
Great show!
hey pick me, that tripod is out of my budget, but its so sexy
great show
keep them coming, coming
great tripod RC, but a great price too
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One thing on Nikon SLRs, the metering mode affects the BL (balanced) mode in the external flash. BL is available in matrix and center-weighter, but not spot. When you turn to spot mode the BL goes away on the external flash.
I love to get the Really Right Stuff tripod. It’s the same as my wanting an Audi. It probably won’t happen. I am looking at Benro Travel tripod (carbon fiber) which stills empties my money out…
Metering mode demo was great as was the tripod info. Agreed you should buy the best equipment you can but $1100 for a tripod is a little steep for me.
great show
What’s a reasonable tripod with a ball head in the $500 range?
great show
Great minds think alike
I have carried my travel tripod like that since I first got it. When I stop to shoot, the tripod is usually set up before I get the camera out of the pack. That way I actually use the tripod I invested in.
Nice tip RC,
I need to start carrying my tripod that way.
Hate those clips and such on the back of my bag.
I learn something new every time I watch your show. Great stuff guys!
Super show, thanks guys
Great tips from Moose, on metering modes and tripods. Keep up the good work.
Another great show. Nice to see RC back! Haven’t seen Moose for a while!
The tripod is a bit pricey, good product though…
Excellent show.
Love the tip about spot metering for hdr. always something new to learn.
Thank you.
Good show. Great looking tripod but it would be great if it was not so expensive for the amateurs.
Good show as per usual, and tips from RC on metering is wonderful. I’ll try next time when take HDR. Also tripod looks good
Hey Guys,
Thought the demo on the different metering modes was a great way to illustrate how they work.
Great show guys!!!
Great tips Larry and R.C.
Great show guys! Welcome back RC! RRS makes some awesome stuff but a little pricey on the sticks.
Love Really Right Stuff Equipment. Do not love the price!
greai tips on metering.
Thank You
Mike Moffo
Good Show
We need new born photo tips
I want the spyder!!
Guess the tripod won’t make Larry’s Cheap Shots.
I had my new Surui ( made in China carbon fiber) tirpod wih BH30 head on it I strapped it to my back pack for a five hour hike up a mountian in BC I had it tied down tight but I had one leg hanging out 3/4 of the way up I noticed I had lost two sections of one leg it screwed off on the way up I was pissed so I had to use it a mini pod with all legs in and sitting on the ground most times.Always have three legs in none out.Plus I had my Manfrotto CF190pro with a BH55 on it a train surprised me and smashed my new tripod and dinged the head it still works.
Great show. I agree that the RRS gear is great.
Another great show!!
I’m really interested in seeing how you use the Spyder cube. I’ve wanted a grey card for long time, but that looks like a really intriguing option!
Great segment on the metering modes. Looks like a great prize package too.
Great show! Keep em coming
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Good show, guys! Not a lot of subject matter, but it was good that you spent more time on it, rather than trying to cram a lot into the show. Larry, your demo was excellent, and RC’s HDR tip was very helpful.
Wish I could afford a RRS tripod combo, but I balked at the prices on their site. Maybe if I win the lottery….
Would love to win some books, though!
–John
Great show
Great show, nice tripod info.
Nice show as always. Keep it up!
Great show. Also wish I could afford the RR of tripops.
Welcome back RC. Larry did a good job while you were gone but glad to have you back. Loved your tripod tip with the back pack.
Great show.
As usual, really great show!
Good to see you both back together. Great show.
Thanks for the metering and tripod info.
Great to have RC back. Larry held the fort though. RRS ballheads are the best, I love mine.
Nice
great show
Would love to have one of those RRS tripods, but I am doing just fine with my aluminum alloy Induro. It weighs less than a pound more and was eight hundred dollars less. I’ll hump around a pound for $800…
Comment system ate my last comment.
Well, maybe not. All I had to do was wait for a few minutes.
I love books on photography.
Thanks!
Thanks for the pointer to Joanna Kustra!
Brilliant gear tips this week, Love it
Thanks
Phil.
Thanks for the RRS gear review!
$1,100 for a tripod? OMG! Thanks for the show guys.
Another great show guys. I like the carry technique RC demonstrated. I am one of those people who hates to lug around a tripod, but I REALLY need to start.
Looking forward to the next episode.
Mark L.
great show as always. glad to know rc is rough on his gear as well.
Always enjoy anything Moose has to share.
Nice to have you back RC Larry looked like a billy no mates without you but he did a great job well done Larry.
I think if you spend $1100 on a tripod, you should never need to buy another again!
Great tripod 1000 plus WOW
Thanks for another good show. Love basic tips keeps you thinking. Maybe investigate some tripods at different price points.
Thanks for the metering tips.
Another great show!
Very good show!
Nice show. I like the gear reviews.
Great show as always! You’re legends!!!
You guys are sue great,I have learned so much from your show,but I never win anything. PLEASE PICK ME!!!!!! Thanks Jerry
Loved the clear explanation and examples about spot metering! Also, I may have to get myself one of those Really Right Stuff TQC-14 and BH-30…
Cheers
Enjoyed the show – great tip from Moose.
You guys are awesome! Please do do a demo of the “gray cube”
very informative, thanks!
Great show. Thanks for the tips!
Great show! Thanks for the review of the tripod!
Anybody know where to get a discount coupon code for that tripod?
Great Show
Love the show. Great info and tripod information. Thanks.
RRS and Gitzo are both pricey, but rock solid and stand behind their products. With some other brands, you may get lucky but you often have an equal chance of being unlucky and have to replace the product within a couple of years of regular use.
Thank you for another good show…
I definitely would lke to see that Spyder Cube demo… but also, expand that to other white balance tools, like standard gray cards, plus those didgital white balance cards, etc.
Great show guys, i love your tips and give you a lot cool encouragements from France.
Amicalement,
David
I miss the cheap shots section as well
Need some new books to read. And good tips on the metering. Very informative. I would like to win a signed print from RC how bout making one of his prints a prize one episode..
How about giving away a dozen of those $1100 tripods.
115 episodes , I have watched them all. Always looking foward to the next episode of Dtown. Keep upi the good work.
Cool show guys.
Thank you!
Great show guys. I went on RC’s photo walk in San Francisco and learned a lot. It would be great if RC could cover how to get access to photograph someone or someplace. I saw it at work and learned a lot from it.
Please demo the Spyder cube soon!
I’ve decided to go on a ramen soup diet, in about 6 months I can afford that sweet tripod! Great show as always.
Love the show BUT $1000 plus for a travel tripod?
Really enjoyed the data about metering….
Great show as usual.
As usual, really great show!
Great tips once again. Thanks so much.
HI Guys,
Great show! When you have time can you cover how to best prepare your camera for when subject is moving from sun to shade often. How do you get the right exposure when they are quickly moving in and out of the bright light with only one camera.
Great show guys. How about a show on useful uses apps for the iPad in the field?
Great show….loved the tip on carrying the tripod. I stopped the video and tried it out and it works great. Have always been annoyed with how to carry the thing!!
Great stuff as always, guys. I could really use some good summer reading …
Great show!
Great show!
Beauty show as always guys! You’ve inspired me to carry my tripod more places!
Enjoyed show! Thanks for your effort!
You need to publish when the next show will be produced. Other than that I really in joy your shows. Thanks guy’s
It was a great episode looking forward to next week
OK, I’ll bite …. ANYTHING
OK, I’ll bite … ANYTHING
Great show as usual – thanks! Could you cover something about comparing the use of filters (such as ND grads) with using just PP techniques (e.g. for landscapes) instead. Do you just use PP?
great show !!!
Great show with cool stuff. Thanks!
Great show maybe some in depth tips on focusing with Nikon D4 Single/Continuous and the various modes focus points etc would be useful
A very informative show, nice prize package !
can’t wait for the Spyder gray card demo!……Good show !
Hi! As usual, really great show!
I loved Moose’s segment, but I don’t think it’s legal to marry a lens here in Washington.
You can tell this is the Cheap Shots crowd. Nobody said photography was cheap. Or any other hobby for that matter. At some point you have to pay for quality.
That is an awesome prize pack.
Floof and run!!
how about 3D metering mode?
I think it would be great if you guys would do a segment on using/buying a grey card. The 3D cube looked cool, but is it better then the flat cards or the cloths?
Nice legs R.C. Scott must pay you a fortoona to be able to afford such nice equipment. My wife would kill me. I guess at your level, selling your work must pay for all the extras. In any case, thanks for the tips. You too Larry
great job on this one…
Love the show
Great show
love the show
Another great show guys. Love Joanna Kustra. Thanks for switching me on to her.
Great shows guys. Good to see RC back
I like the tripod
Keep up the great work guys!
Good tripod tips. Keep it up!
Nice legs on that tripod. Lol. Good show.
Great tips again, especially the lens tips. When I bought my 70-300 Tamron I kept it on my camera for weeks to learn it better.
Nice selection of books too.
great show again guys, thanks for the tips!
Great show
Great tip on exposure modes! Thanks.
Just wanna say thanks guys. Been watching since original episode 1. Have been to Kelby seminars and trainings and of course have kelby training. I know you hear this all the time but over the past 3 years I have learned so much from your organization that has really given me the edge over other photographers.
Thanks, and keep it up!
Great tips guys!
Thanks RC for the extra tip on Larry’s on the HDR thing!!!
Thanks for great tips!
Good show – as ever…
Thanks,Guys!
Great show. Like the gear reviews. Excellent tips as always.
Come on RC! Some of us are married and want to remain that way. A $1,000+ Tripod?? You’re working with the CheapShot Guy. Great show. The next advise I need is how to ask Mama for a $1,000.
Great show as usual guys. Talking of tripods, have you seen the three legged thing tripods (http://www.3leggedthing.com/)? They come apart to make a monopod! Brilliant design.
Rob
Enjoyed all the great tips plus I am going to check out the ipad stand that RC is using for my wife.
Thanks again guys. Great show as usual.
Wish I could afford that tripod.
Great show guys as always… love that RRS tripod demo
Liked the tip on carrying a tripod. Good show.
How about a show on in camera HDR.
Thank you for your efforts.
Sweet tripod RC!
Great photographer spotlight! I’m going to check them out for sure.
good episode
Great show!
More good tips! Thanks guys!
Great show guys. Keep it up with the guests. Always great content.
Thanks for great show!
Great show, as usual. Just what Dtown is all about.
Re: Moose’s comment of being married to his lenses…My wife knows all about my MISTRESS, photography, that takes all my money and excitement, and is very tollerant with it. Bless her.
I guess if you can afford an $1100 tripod, you should be able to afford a sherpa to sclhlep it around too. try say that 3 times fast..
Nice prize pkg. I’m up for it. already almost 200 comments, pretty steep odds. alohadios, J
Great show.
Love this show!
You guys continue to rock!
Thanks.
Anothervgreatcshow!
I loved the show. Great episode.
Great show!
Great Show
thanks.
What a sick looking tripod combo, wow!!!
Great show as usual
Great show as always!
Loved the tripod, but it’s a bit too expensive.
I love that tripod.
Great show guy’s. It was good to see R.C. back safely.
Thanks for your time and service to Photographers,
Jim
Great show! As usual!…:)
I loved the tripod explanations! Thanks for another quality episode.
nice show
Just added this blog to my favorites. I enjoy reading your blogs and hope you keep them coming!
Great show. I have to agree about tripods. I have bought three now and not happy with any. Going to go high end and get a unit that works properly.
Great show! How about a show that highlights Quantum Instruments’ Trio Flash with David Ziser?
Nice to have RC back. Larry did a great job last week, but RC has a gift for explaining things…
Good statement to use a tripod and cool trick to carry it. Good show!
Best regards from germany!
Michael
Well rounded program! Part of my must-watch every week!
I just turned on a fellow member from another city to dtown and user tv and he is just thrilled.
love the info.
Awsome tips on trípods and metering! Nice show
Really enjoyed the tip on HDR metering that RC gave, Huge helper. Also the Really Right Stuff gear is nothing short of awesome. I own the RRS TVC-24 and use it for everything. I travel extensively for work and always find myself throwing it into a suit case, it’s absolutely amazing. If anyone is thinking of buying a new tripod to do everything including travel, the TVC-24 is the way to go in my opinion. By the way, I would really like to hear the tips on the Spyder Cube, thats another toy I own and would really like your take on it.
1000.00 for this tripod, WOW!
Thank you all for great tips! I have wondered about what the different metering modes do differently. And I recently bought a tripod, so I got a lot of what was said. Moose also spoke to me as i just yesterday bought myself a new lens. And of course it was all fun to watch!
Great show
Thanks for the tripod tips.
good show alway,keep it up see you next week
Another great show…always look forward to the next episodes. Thanks guys.
Interesting show this week.
What do you think of bogen tripods with sholder slings?
Thanks for some great info guys!!!!!!! Great show as always
Great show as allways guys, really appreciate the info you put out.
Excellent show!
I fully understand and agree with RC’s tripod advice. I’ve seen too many accidents caused by cheap tripods. I do shutter (see what I did there?) to think of spending almost half of what I paid for my DSLR, but it’s cheaper than replacing camera & lens due to inopportune gravity situations.
$1K+ tripod: wow!
Another informative great show.
there is no way I would spend $1100 on a tripod
I’ve left too many tripods behind to even imagine spending that kinda cash
Another great show. great tip on how to carry your tripod RC.
Thanks for the tips. I was sold on the idea of a smaller lighter tripod. Until I saw the price. Is there something in that size range that is less expensive?
Would love to see a show in which various tripod alternatives are discussed. Saw a gizmo on Photojojo that was like the string on the shoe idea. And what about monopods?
Great show
Good metering tips, always learn something from your shows!
Nice show.
Great show gents. Thanks!
I’ve gone the cheap and middle of the road route with tripods and finally bit the bullet and got a Gitzo. It has been worth every cent and I find that I use it much more often.
Great idea using spot metering with HDR.
Hello! I just started watching your show, and have caught a few episodes so far. Thanks for making this available to newbies like myself.. really great tips presented with a positive you-can-do-it attitude. Wonderful!
Another terrific show!! These are a great set of prizes too. Thanks!!
Moooooose!! Loved his advice on lenses – very practical and wise.
Welcome back, RC! You sold me on that RRS tripod, but $1100?!?! A little out of my price range.
The prizes look great as usual. : )
Maybe in the future you guys could talk about the pros and cons of different *types* of tripod heads.
And macro tips, too.
Thanks for another show. See you next week.
Cheers!
Great show as always, Guys!
Thanks for all your efforts!
Most appreciated.
All the best,
Mike.
Another great show. Looks like I’m going to have to start saving for a TQC-14 tripod!
Great show – I would love to see Larry’s cheap shot tips come back. Some macro tips would be great.
Speaking of tripods, any hints on using a tripod with a dslr and a heavy zoom lens without a lens tripod mount? How about with a battery grip?
Thanks for doing this show. Always looking for different looks at what type of metering and focusing methods.
Another great show. Thanks!
Another great show! Thank you guys!
Another great show!!
Another fun show… tips are tops. Thanks.
Great tripod tip!
Great show! How about some macro tips?
Great Show
Great show – love the tripod!
Just found the site and watched episode 115. Great information on tripods. Very helpful!
Love your info on tripods. Great Show.
Another great show
Good show. Do you guys have any information on the expoimaging ray flash?
nice tips guys!
Greatgreatgreatgreatgreat, it´s so great!!!!! to have you around. Rafa a ver si dices algo en español para la audiencia española…
I just found the videos and can’t stop watching. What an awesome way to learn more.
Excellent Show this week – Thanks for the tips and for the great contest. Keep up the great work – I’ll be watching… ;~)
Thanks for all the great info as usual. Especially the RRS tripod. Am searching for a tripod and overwhelmed by the choice out there. This is very helpful. Thanks!
Love the show and especially the tip on packing a tripod I struggle with this all the time
awesome show guys
awesome show! could you guys compare different brands of tripods? like gitzo, manfrotto, slik, etc
Thanks for putting the show together.
Great info.!
Another great show guys.
Great show and lot’s of great tips. Again. Love the tip from RC about using spot-metering for HDR. It’s brilliant!
Thanks, guys. Very useful information, as usual. Keep up the good work and I’ll save my pennies for that TQC-14.
Another great show!
I’ll add my voice to RC’s as a very satisfied user of RRS ball heads (BH-40 and BH-30) and camera/lens plates.
Yes, they are not cheap, but you truly get what you pay for. I learned that lesson the hard way by constantly buying up when I should have started at the top.
Although the RRS tripods are great, I’ve used Gitzo for the past five years and I’m very satisfied with their quality and durability. The 1541T (now discontinued) is great traveling tripod and it fits easily in my carry-on bag. I never go out to shoot without it!
Again, thanks for a great show. They just keep getting better.
John
Great show. 1100 for a tripod, this is definitely not Larry’s cheap shots anymore. Must be nice.
Regarding your explanation of evaluative metering …. I do not think that the camera’s computer evaluates parts of the scene.
I was taught that the camera sees “shades of gray” (like a gray card) and evaluates the exposure value from there. Is that correct?
Great Show.
Another super show!! I will have to tell my daughter about the tripods from RRS-she just inherited my D2Xs and needs the support.
i took my first peek into your shows. Now I need to find time to back track and watch your past shows which should be incredible like this one.
Guys save something for me.I always watch and never win anything.