got me a SLIK!

ParkertR · 11th November 2004

just got myself a new tripod~ it's rather expensive in thailand though... got a SLIK Sprint Pro GM/SL for 90SGD here in thailand. It's a nice sturdy magnesium alloy tripod - black! Nice!!!

Ball head too` only thing... no panning thingy...

ParkertR · 11th November 2004

anyone can gimme a headsup on what quickrelease head is compatible and how much one is?

kegler · 11th November 2004

why didn't u get the 3way pan/tilt Sprint pro? i compared....the body is the same.... only head different.... it comes with QR plate too.....

gernie · 11th November 2004

what's the weight??

kegler · 11th November 2004

Originally Posted by gernie

what's the weight??

800g? somewhere there...

afbug · 11th November 2004

Originally Posted by ParkertR

just got myself a new tripod~ it's rather expensive in thailand though... got a SLIK Sprint Pro GM/SL for 90SGD here in thailand. It's a nice sturdy magnesium alloy tripod - black! Nice!!! Ball head too` only thing... no panning thingy...

Ooops! My reply too late? The panhead version is approx 1kg. Slightly heavier.

mpenza · 11th November 2004

slik sprint pro gm could be had for ~$85 in Singapore....

ParkertR · 11th November 2004

ah~ im in thailand thats why i can't get it :S sigh... oh well~ can anyone tell me how much a QR plate is?

AReality · 11th November 2004

The 1 with the 3 way head more stable, & can hold larger weight.
I have that as a travelling tripod... really small, really useful.

spiderman · 11th November 2004

waiting for it to be sent. Won a bid in the ebay. It is cheap but the shipping is a killer.

But no choice, won the auction so have to pay. It costs a total of about S$109.

See link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...851118420&rd=1

I know I am stupid but I did it.

So tripod issue is out of my shopping list!

I actually have another way which is to send to my friend in US and he sent to me. But it comes back to almost the same.

Now looking at other accessories for my FZ20(still waiting from US with a Kingmax platinuim 1GB Sd card). But the price for the camera and SD card(plus total S&H) that I get is definitely cheaper than Sin.

So gain in one way but lose another. The world is round!

AReality · 11th November 2004

Originally Posted by spiderman

The world is round!

Not exactly.
Each of the poles is 25km nearer to the core than the equator.

ParkertR · 12th November 2004

I'll call up the shop and see if i can change my tripod :P ahh drive down to bkk again :X ugh!

kegler · 12th November 2004

Originally Posted by ParkertR

I'll call up the shop and see if i can change my tripod :P ahh drive down to bkk again :X ugh!

if u prefer pan n tilt....better change ur tripod....economical....at QR plate cheapest in sg i think is abt $30... which makes it more expensive then my 3way sprint pro...which is only $104...n it may not be the cheapest...may i tio chop also dunno...lol

kegler · 12th November 2004

Originally Posted by spiderman

waiting for it to be sent. Won a bid in the ebay. It is cheap but the shipping is a killer.

But no choice, won the auction so have to pay. It costs a total of about S$109.

See link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...851118420&rd=1

I know I am stupid but I did it. So tripod issue is out of my shopping list!

I actually have another way which is to send to my friend in US and he sent to me. But it comes back to almost the same.

Now looking at other accessories for my FZ20(still waiting from US with a Kingmax platinuim 1GB Sd card). But the price for the camera and SD card(plus total S&H) that I get is definitely cheaper than Sin.

So gain in one way but lose another. The world is round!

wah....u bid the tripod from the link u provided? from the specs its about 3+kg leh.... so heavy.... and the max load is only abt 5kg.... i doubt ur fz20 with flash n Tele would be that heavy rite?....not saying this is a bad buy...but carry 3kg+ of tripod n walk ard is stressfull man...

spiderman · 12th November 2004

3 kg is not very heavy for me leh cos if not I won't be called spiderman.

I was thinking once and for all get a good tripod. BTW, not gonna use so often. If I really need one, maybe I will get a lighter one later. Anyway I think it is a good tripod.

spiderman · 12th November 2004

Originally Posted by AReality

Not exactly.
Each of the poles is 25km nearer to the core than the equator.

hmmm.... you're absolutely right and Straight then!

Just kiddin.

ParkertR · 12th November 2004

hmm... yeah, i had a look at the tripod you bid on ebay - very nice looking but the weight of it... 3kg! Heavy man :S and it can only tahan 5kg load - kinda er........ :S u know? but it works so yup

Gonna call up the shop later to see if I can change or get a QR plate from them.

spiderman · 13th November 2004

see link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3851118420

Hmmm....looks like I am not the only one getting heavy tripod. Donkuok is getting too. But it is really a very good tripod according to the pic. I am waiting for it after making the payment today.

Do monitor this seller, I just monitored last night that some lucky chap won the auction with USD$1.25 (item only) for another tripod. It is not the same tripod that I had won and bought but it is good enough and worth the $$$!The tripod looks like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...851269599&rd=1

Yes you may be surprised that it starts at USD$0.25. But the actions starts at the last 8 mins or so when the bid keeps increasing. That guy who won that with only USD$1.25! I saw it(until that bid ended) myself . He was really lucky cos I think no one was interested in that tripod at THAT TIME of bidding. I

If you lost the bid, don't be dismay, cos the sellers has a lot of similiar tripods for auction. Really worth to check it out. As for seller's profile, he or rather the store is quite reilable with many good feedbacks and transactions made. They do offer combine shipping too(i.e. if you bid more than one items). Yes maybe the shipping costs may be a little costly but what I am trying to say is that try to bid those stands not more than USD$20.00 for heavy tripod and not more than USD$12.00 for lighter tripods(just my opinion).

Have fun bidding.

donkuok · 13th November 2004

Originally Posted by spiderman

see link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3851118420

Hmmm....looks like I am not the only one getting heavy tripod. Donkuok is getting too. But it is really a very good tripod according to the pic. I am waiting for it after making the payment today.

Do monitor this seller, I just monitored last night that some lucky chap won the auction with USD$1.25 (item only) for another tripod. It is not the same tripod that I had won and bought but it is good enough and worth the $$$!The tripod looks like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...851269599&rd=1

Yes you may be surprised that it starts at USD$0.25. But the actions starts at the last 8 mins or so when the bid keeps increasing. That guy who won that with only USD$1.25! I saw it(until that bid ended) myself . He was really lucky cos I think no one was interested in that tripod at THAT TIME of bidding. I

If you lost the bid, don't be dismay, cos the sellers has a lot of similiar tripods for auction. Really worth to check it out. As for seller's profile, he or rather the store is quite reilable with many good feedbacks and transactions made. They do offer combine shipping too(i.e. if you bid more than one items). Yes maybe the shipping costs may be a little costly but what I am trying to say is that try to bid those stands not more than USD$20.00 for heavy tripod and not more than USD$12.00 for lighter tripods(just my opinion).

Have fun bidding.

Ok..i will try my best to bid as lowest as possible

ParkertR · 13th November 2004

ugh!!! now i feel dumb for getting the slik w/o pan head :S ahhhhhhhhh its got a ball head but ahhhhhhhhhhhh i got me a quick release but no pan head ahhhhh

11th November 2004	#1
ParkertR Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Singapore/Thailand Posts: 5,804	got me a SLIK! just got myself a new tripod~ it's rather expensive in thailand though... got a SLIK Sprint Pro GM/SL for 90SGD here in thailand. It's a nice sturdy magnesium alloy tripod - black! Nice!!! Ball head too` only thing... no panning thingy... Last edited by ParkertR; 11th November 2004 at 10:00 AM.

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AReality Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,390	The 1 with the 3 way head more stable, & can hold larger weight. I have that as a travelling tripod... really small, really useful. __________________ . The Visual Journalist

11th November 2004	#10
spiderman Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jurong Posts: 308	I just bought this tripod from US... waiting for it to be sent. Won a bid in the ebay. It is cheap but the shipping is a killer. But no choice, won the auction so have to pay. It costs a total of about S$109. See link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...851118420&rd=1 I know I am stupid but I did it. So tripod issue is out of my shopping list! I actually have another way which is to send to my friend in US and he sent to me. But it comes back to almost the same. Now looking at other accessories for my FZ20(still waiting from US with a Kingmax platinuim 1GB Sd card). But the price for the camera and SD card(plus total S&H) that I get is definitely cheaper than Sin. So gain in one way but lose another. The world is round!

13th November 2004	#18
spiderman Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jurong Posts: 308	Hey guys! look who's buying the same tripod as me!... see link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3851118420 Hmmm....looks like I am not the only one getting heavy tripod. Donkuok is getting too. But it is really a very good tripod according to the pic. I am waiting for it after making the payment today. Do monitor this seller, I just monitored last night that some lucky chap won the auction with USD$1.25 (item only) for another tripod. It is not the same tripod that I had won and bought but it is good enough and worth the $$$!The tripod looks like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...851269599&rd=1 Yes you may be surprised that it starts at USD$0.25. But the actions starts at the last 8 mins or so when the bid keeps increasing. That guy who won that with only USD$1.25! I saw it(until that bid ended) myself . He was really lucky cos I think no one was interested in that tripod at THAT TIME of bidding. I If you lost the bid, don't be dismay, cos the sellers has a lot of similiar tripods for auction. Really worth to check it out. As for seller's profile, he or rather the store is quite reilable with many good feedbacks and transactions made. They do offer combine shipping too(i.e. if you bid more than one items). Yes maybe the shipping costs may be a little costly but what I am trying to say is that try to bid those stands not more than USD$20.00 for heavy tripod and not more than USD$12.00 for lighter tripods(just my opinion). Have fun bidding.

11th November 2004	#3
kegler Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,306	why didn't u get the 3way pan/tilt Sprint pro? i compared....the body is the same.... only head different.... it comes with QR plate too.....

11th November 2004	#4
gernie Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 233	what's the weight??

11th November 2004	#7
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	slik sprint pro gm could be had for ~$85 in Singapore....

12th November 2004	#12
ParkertR Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Singapore/Thailand Posts: 5,804	I'll call up the shop and see if i can change my tripod :P ahh drive down to bkk again :X ugh!