Ed Ruth teaches individualized one-to-one photography classes in Bakersfield California. Contact me using: edruthusa@yahoo.com Link to my book page here.
Below, I don’t always bring my tripod to class, so I drew an illustration of what I use. I like very strong tripods, very strong ball heads, and very strong Arca-type mounting clamps that secure the “L” bracket that attaches to my camera. I do not like “Quick Release” equipment unless I am to wrestle with a Boa Constrictor.

If you have any questions about equipment, you can email or call B&H. I have found that they are always very knowledgeable. If you are assembling your own chosen components, remember that an inexperienced mechanic over-tightens every fastener. Don’t do that! Make all connections reasonably snug but not ever ridiculously tight.









Photography can be fun, profitable, creative, and technically superior at the same time. Contact me for a custom one-to-one camera class in Bakersfield, California. Please text me at: 661-303-9210 (preferred) or email me using: edruthusa@yahoo.com for an appointment.