What tripod next?

metallilan · 5th February 2006

Any lumixers here can recommend me any good tripods Think im gonna spend alittle bit more on a good tripod like slik or [insert a branded tripod brand here] for the long term...

So, any suggestions?

My current tripod is starting to drive me insane...

VR2 · 5th February 2006

Originally Posted by metallilan

Any lumixers here can recommend me any good tripods Think im gonna spend alittle bit more on a good tripod like slik or [insert a branded tripod brand here] for the long term...

So, any suggestions?

My current tripod is starting to drive me insane...

slik sprint pro - lightweight
manfrotto - heavy and sturdy

metallilan · 5th February 2006

i think i'll stick to slik since its around my price range... manfrotto's are pretty expensive...

can ya guys like er...include the price as well? im looking for one thats around $150 or around there..the lesser the better!

karnage · 5th February 2006

Manfrotto 190ProB... look for 2nd hand selling in B&S. Around that price also. =)

metallilan · 5th February 2006

hmm i'll try looking for first hand ones for now..heh. will try b&s soon.

hongjone · 6th February 2006

I'm sure most people would have bought one which is affordable at that time, and then want to upgrade it at a later time. Me too was in this situation. Buy this, sell this, and buy again, and sell again. Untill I bought my gitzo, and had kept using it till now. No complains. Perhaps, you might want to get a better one just in case you'll be upgrading your camera soon.

sORe-EyEz · 6th February 2006

hi Me, wad knid of price range r u looking at?

IMO, Slik is d best value 4 $$$ if ur budget is under $170. check http://www.thkphoto.com/products/slik/index.html out 4 all d specs.

jus dun get d "U" series, ttz not really an upgrade IMO. i recommend d Pro / Professional series.

Morphis · 6th February 2006

Originally Posted by hongjone

I'm sure most people would have bought one which is affordable at that time, and then want to upgrade it at a later time. Me too was in this situation. Buy this, sell this, and buy again, and sell again. Untill I bought my gitzo, and had kept using it till now. No complains. Perhaps, you might want to get a better one just in case you'll be upgrading your camera soon.

Well Said.

Gone thru that path of life too. The buying NEVER ends

My standard not so high, manfrotto can liao..... emmm

dominator · 7th February 2006

and to add a new saying by myself as i noticed it happens most of the time...

"good heavy and sturdy tripod are meant for local use while light weight tripod are for overseas use"

metallilan · 7th February 2006

thanks for the replies.

i was comparing between slik and manfrotto and it indeed looks like manfrotto has a better build that slik, not to mean that slik isnt good la, they are...

i was thinking of something of either one of the models from 330dx to 400dx. was trying to look for a good/moderately priced manfrotto tripod but havent found any yet...

FZ5owner · 7th February 2006

Originally Posted by dominator

and to add a new saying by myself as i noticed it happens most of the time...

"good heavy and sturdy tripod are meant for local use while light weight tripod are for overseas use"

bro,
well say

so does camera.....................

dominator · 7th February 2006

Originally Posted by FZ5owner

bro,
well say
so does camera.....................

then buy U&T camera. useD and throw

just keep the film.

FZ5owner · 7th February 2006

Originally Posted by metallilan

thanks for the replies.

i was comparing between slik and manfrotto and it indeed looks like manfrotto has a better build that slik, not to mean that slik isnt good la, they are...

i was thinking of something of either one of the models from 330dx to 400dx. was trying to look for a good/moderately priced manfrotto tripod but havent found any yet...

check up this n B&S......
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=177020

Josephteo548 · 7th February 2006

Hi metallilan,

The slik sprint pro is a good tripod for FZ-5 uses. Very portable and stable enough for most situations.

k3nn3th03 · 7th February 2006

Originally Posted by Josephteo548

Hi metallilan,

The slik sprint pro is a good tripod for FZ-5 uses. Very portable and stable enough for most situations.

FZ-20 users here..

also using the SLIK SPRINT PRO.. can tahan my cam with flash also..

metallilan · 7th February 2006

i managed to get prices for them slik tripods...now i narrowed it down to either the 330dx or 340 dx...

sORe-EyEz · 7th February 2006

Originally Posted by dominator

and to add a new saying by myself as i noticed it happens most of the time...

"good heavy and sturdy tripod are meant for local use while light weight tripod are for overseas use"

in my case, my heavy (2.5kg) tripod is going overseas w/ me!!

my table-top tripod follow suite...

not tt i can afford go back reshoot nx time...

student · 7th February 2006

Originally Posted by dominator

"good heavy and sturdy tripod are meant for local use while light weight tripod are for overseas use"

For me, good heavy and sturdy tripods are meant for heavy gear.

While light weight tripods are meant for light gear.

I dread to imagine what would happen if my heavy gear are mounted on a light weight tripod while I am overseas.

josho · 8th February 2006

I agree with what student had mentioned.

Basically all Pana cam arent that heavy. Unless U really see urself moving into heavy camera stage then you may pour the money on good sturdy tripod. For a start, you may use manfrotto with a ball head. This is what Im using though, of course for heavy equipment though.

The buy buy buy virus is bound to have but look far and think properly before you get. Buy what you think it fit for ur usage.

Just my 2cent worth.

unseen · 8th February 2006

lol get a slik sprint pro! it's light, it's strong, good for wacking people on MRT trains when they don't give way.

on top of that I really recommend getting a manfrotto quick release.
A new SSP = $85
A quick release = $30

well within your budget. LOL manfrotto good, coz can use your quick release plate on other pple's tripod if need.

5th February 2006	#1
metallilan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,843	What tripod next? Any lumixers here can recommend me any good tripods Think im gonna spend alittle bit more on a good tripod like slik or [insert a branded tripod brand here] for the long term... So, any suggestions? My current tripod is starting to drive me insane...

5th February 2006	#3
metallilan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,843	Re: What tripod next? i think i'll stick to slik since its around my price range... manfrotto's are pretty expensive... can ya guys like er...include the price as well? im looking for one thats around $150 or around there..the lesser the better!

5th February 2006	#4
karnage Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ang Mo Kio Posts: 987	Re: What tripod next? Manfrotto 190ProB... look for 2nd hand selling in B&S. Around that price also. =) __________________ incywincyspider climbup the waterspout...

5th February 2006	#5
metallilan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,843	Re: What tripod next? hmm i'll try looking for first hand ones for now..heh. will try b&s soon.

6th February 2006	#6
hongjone Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,164	Re: What tripod next? I'm sure most people would have bought one which is affordable at that time, and then want to upgrade it at a later time. Me too was in this situation. Buy this, sell this, and buy again, and sell again. Untill I bought my gitzo, and had kept using it till now. No complains. Perhaps, you might want to get a better one just in case you'll be upgrading your camera soon.

6th February 2006	#7
sORe-EyEz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SGee Posts: 1,568	Re: What tripod next? hi Me, wad knid of price range r u looking at? IMO, Slik is d best value 4 $$$ if ur budget is under $170. check http://www.thkphoto.com/products/slik/index.html out 4 all d specs. jus dun get d "U" series, ttz not really an upgrade IMO. i recommend d Pro / Professional series.

7th February 2006	#9
dominator Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Amazon Forest Posts: 1,623	Re: What tripod next? and to add a new saying by myself as i noticed it happens most of the time... "good heavy and sturdy tripod are meant for local use while light weight tripod are for overseas use" __________________ Cleanse your thoughts, not by the foods you eat.

7th February 2006	#10
metallilan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,843	Re: What tripod next? thanks for the replies. i was comparing between slik and manfrotto and it indeed looks like manfrotto has a better build that slik, not to mean that slik isnt good la, they are... i was thinking of something of either one of the models from 330dx to 400dx. was trying to look for a good/moderately priced manfrotto tripod but havent found any yet...

7th February 2006	#14
Josephteo548 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bishan Posts: 132	Re: What tripod next? Hi metallilan, The slik sprint pro is a good tripod for FZ-5 uses. Very portable and stable enough for most situations.

7th February 2006	#16
metallilan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,843	Re: What tripod next? i managed to get prices for them slik tripods...now i narrowed it down to either the 330dx or 340 dx...

8th February 2006	#19
josho Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jln Teck Whye Posts: 2,026	Re: What tripod next? I agree with what student had mentioned. Basically all Pana cam arent that heavy. Unless U really see urself moving into heavy camera stage then you may pour the money on good sturdy tripod. For a start, you may use manfrotto with a ball head. This is what Im using though, of course for heavy equipment though. The buy buy buy virus is bound to have but look far and think properly before you get. Buy what you think it fit for ur usage. Just my 2cent worth. __________________ Canon Blog Flickr

8th February 2006	#20
unseen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NTU and Wdls Posts: 2,609	Re: What tripod next? lol get a slik sprint pro! it's light, it's strong, good for wacking people on MRT trains when they don't give way. on top of that I really recommend getting a manfrotto quick release. A new SSP = $85 A quick release = $30 well within your budget. LOL manfrotto good, coz can use your quick release plate on other pple's tripod if need.