Tripod for D70 setup

cfmok · 8th March 2005

i intend to buy a set of tripod and ball head for my D70 setup,
D70 body + Sigma 70-300 + SB800
budget about $250.... light weight version will be ideal.
my height about 162cm..

King Tiger · 8th March 2005

What your budget ?

For a good value all rounder tripod, I recommend Manfrotto 190 ProB.

cfmok · 8th March 2005

Originally Posted by King Tiger

What your budget ?

For a good value all rounder tripod, I recommend Manfrotto 190 ProB.

budget :$250

theITguy · 8th March 2005

Want something cheaper with panhead included? Try the Slik Pro 330DX build with A.M.T. Pretty light at 1.7KG (includes panhead) but max weight only 3KG so if you are not going to the 2.8 Aperture long zoom lens this should be fine. Only $130 leh what to say.

Addon:
I got this tripod on my EOS 33 + 70-200F4.0L + 420EX flash, total weight load about 600g + 750g + 400g == 1.8KG+/- and pretty stable. The panhead can be pretty useful too if you met any people wanting to pick a fight with you. Just throw the panhead with it on the tripod at the person's head and see the alu cast panhead see red

wainism · 8th March 2005

get the SLIK 550 PRO DX, $155 at CP...
comes with Pan Tilt. i have the exact same setup as u

josho · 9th March 2005

Im using Manfrotto 190EK10. 141RC pan head.
So far so good. 2nd hand (though its 10 years but still working as fine)

Check that its around 200 for the brand new at MS Color.

cfmok · 9th March 2005

Originally Posted by theITguy

Want something cheaper with panhead included? Try the Slik Pro 330DX build with A.M.T. Pretty light at 1.7KG (includes panhead) but max weight only 3KG so if you are not going to the 2.8 Aperture long zoom lens this should be fine. Only $130 leh what to say.

Addon:
I got this tripod on my EOS 33 + 70-200F4.0L + 420EX flash, total weight load about 600g + 750g + 400g == 1.8KG+/- and pretty stable. The panhead can be pretty useful too if you met any people wanting to pick a fight with you. Just throw the panhead with it on the tripod at the person's head and see the alu cast panhead see red

em.. max load only 3kg?? that's mean less room for future upgrade ..

cfmok · 9th March 2005

Originally Posted by josho

Im using Manfrotto 190EK10. 141RC pan head.
So far so good. 2nd hand (though its 10 years but still working as fine)

Check that its around 200 for the brand new at MS Color.

what is the tripod's weight?? don like it to be a burden when moving around while trekking..
max load?

josho · 9th March 2005

Unless u really 'siao on' to lens. then that pan head is not for u. hehe.. anyway, for me.. just nice.

weight i really dunno, CFM lighter then 055CL. U may wan to go MS and check it out. It slightly smaller then 055 series. But well, more then enuff for me. Not as heavy also

cfmok · 9th March 2005

Originally Posted by josho

Unless u really 'siao on' to lens. then that pan head is not for u. hehe.. anyway, for me.. just nice.

weight i really dunno, CFM lighter then 055CL. U may wan to go MS and check it out. It slightly smaller then 055 series. But well, more then enuff for me. Not as heavy also

this one is it carbon fiber??

TMC · 9th March 2005

get manfrotto 190DB + 486RC2 ballhead ~ abt 230 at TK Foto.

ortega · 9th March 2005

For specifications

www.manfrotto.com

cfmok · 9th March 2005

Originally Posted by ortega

For specifications

www.manfrotto.com

thanks............................

wainism · 9th March 2005

just get the SLIK 500DX

much lighter than the Manfrotto 055 but slightly shorter. but i think for ur height, the 190 shd suffice. and u dun need to fork out money for the ball head if u can live with a pan tilt. go down CP with ur arsenal and test out. approach Dolly or Steven

zmwang · 9th March 2005

save more for the Gitzo 1027, light and mobile. But exp.

cfmok · 9th March 2005

Originally Posted by zmwang

save more for the Gitzo 1027, light and mobile. But exp.

how much for it??

zmwang · 9th March 2005

Without Promotion, think 400+ in CP.

cfmok · 9th March 2005

Originally Posted by zmwang

Without Promotion, think 400+ in CP.

espn · 9th March 2005

You need to think far and look far, you want to spend more down the road?

If you're very sure you will be using this setup as your max load, then it's pretty fine, else if you know one day you will own the larger lenses like 70-200VR or 200VR, then you might want to consider investing in a good setup that will last for many years of upgrades.

cfmok · 9th March 2005

Originally Posted by espn

You need to think far and look far, you want to spend more down the road?

If you're very sure you will be using this setup as your max load, then it's pretty fine, else if you know one day you will own the larger lenses like 70-200VR or 200VR, then you might want to consider investing in a good setup that will last for many years of upgrades.

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cfmok Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bedok North Posts: 68	Tripod for D70 setup i intend to buy a set of tripod and ball head for my D70 setup, D70 body + Sigma 70-300 + SB800 budget about $250.... light weight version will be ideal. my height about 162cm..

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theITguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In this small world Posts: 2,042	Want something cheaper with panhead included? Try the Slik Pro 330DX build with A.M.T. Pretty light at 1.7KG (includes panhead) but max weight only 3KG so if you are not going to the 2.8 Aperture long zoom lens this should be fine. Only $130 leh what to say. Addon: I got this tripod on my EOS 33 + 70-200F4.0L + 420EX flash, total weight load about 600g + 750g + 400g == 1.8KG+/- and pretty stable. The panhead can be pretty useful too if you met any people wanting to pick a fight with you. Just throw the panhead with it on the tripod at the person's head and see the alu cast panhead see red Last edited by theITguy; 8th March 2005 at 11:55 PM.

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josho Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jln Teck Whye Posts: 2,027	Im using Manfrotto 190EK10. 141RC pan head. So far so good. 2nd hand (though its 10 years but still working as fine) Check that its around 200 for the brand new at MS Color. __________________ Canon Blog Flickr

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josho Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jln Teck Whye Posts: 2,027	Unless u really 'siao on' to lens. then that pan head is not for u. hehe.. anyway, for me.. just nice. weight i really dunno, CFM lighter then 055CL. U may wan to go MS and check it out. It slightly smaller then 055 series. But well, more then enuff for me. Not as heavy also __________________ Canon Blog Flickr

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wainism Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Beeshan Posts: 1,816	get the SLIK 550 PRO DX, $155 at CP... comes with Pan Tilt. i have the exact same setup as u

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TMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beyond Space-Time Continuum Posts: 5,921	get manfrotto 190DB + 486RC2 ballhead ~ abt 230 at TK Foto. __________________ Selling: 32GB Thumbdrive - Patriot Xporter XT 120sgd (Price reduced)

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ortega Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorthEast Posts: 16,507	For specifications www.manfrotto.com __________________ The Law

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zmwang Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Air-Con country Posts: 2,459	save more for the Gitzo 1027, light and mobile. But exp.

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espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	You need to think far and look far, you want to spend more down the road? If you're very sure you will be using this setup as your max load, then it's pretty fine, else if you know one day you will own the larger lenses like 70-200VR or 200VR, then you might want to consider investing in a good setup that will last for many years of upgrades.