Reccomend a cheap tripod

[ahguan]

Hello all

i looking for a tripod of the following requirements (may not even exist i think...)

1. folded length <30cm
2. cliplock legs
3. quick release
4. extended length (incl center leg) 1~1.2m
5. <S$40

if anybody know of this miracle tripod (at least for me), please tell me the make and where to get it

Thanx a lot

[roti]

2nd hand from 1 of the cs ppl......

[togu]

I bought one which meets exactly what you describe, at $40

I got it from Fotoguide, Peninsula Plaza. The brand is called "Tanrac"or something, can't remember.

[camerakit]

Quote: Originally posted by togu I bought one which meets exactly what you describe, at $40 I got it from Fotoguide, Peninsula Plaza. The brand is called "Tanrac"or something, can't remember.

Tamrac?

[togu]

Quote: Originally posted by camerakit Tamrac?

Sounds like it.

But if i'm not mistaken, a SLIK U9000 will cost only slightly higher then that price. That's a good tripod.

[hyun]

my SLIK U8000 with bag 2nd hand from TCW was $35 ... but 2nd hand tripods hard to come by at shops ... try ur luck.

[rncw]

you can also take a look at TANNER TR-102 tripod selling at SAFE superstore or Harvey Norman? it costs about $39+

http://www.safe.com.sg/shop/shop_mai...ept=PG&cat=P05

[ahguan]

Thanx for all the replies!

will go down to peninsula & harvey norman these few days to check out...tanner & tamrac...hmmm...[saved]

SLIK U9000 looks like rather long when folded from the website...

cheers!

[Venturis]

If u dun mind a longer folded length of ~50cm, then I suggest u get those tripod that matches ur height (extended length of ard 1.5m). eg the slik series

Quote: Originally posted by ahguan SLIK U9000 looks like rather long when folded from the website...

Yes, the folded length of the Slik U8000 and U9000 will be about 60cm, so that's definitely a lot larger than what you wanted. However, these are far more stable tripods than most of the other offerings in that price range, so do remember to consider that it might not be worth getting a cheaper, more compact tripod that does not really fulfil the primary purpose of a tripod, i.e. provide stable support. Try the tripods out with your camera setup before making your final purchase decision.

[ahguan]

Thanx again! i oredi have a larger tripod which i often do not bring with me around. guess i like to pack light, and best if evthing can fit my bag...

but then again will check out and consider all ur recommendations

[ahguan]

can't wait....

[ahguan]

after wrecking my legs over peninsula and sls, seems like my dream tripod does not exists!

togu, fotoguide guy said tamrac is only camera bag not tripod. think u refering to tanner. in any case tanner also too long, all more than 30cm folded, might as well get slik6600....

hmmm... hopes dashed for my dream tripod...

Quote: Originally posted by ahguan after wrecking my legs over peninsula and sls, seems like my dream tripod does not exists!

Well, if the 30cm barrier is really important, there are such tripods out there. For instance, here's one at http://shop.store.yahoo.com/kb-elect...tourist-2.html that's 10 inches (~25cm) when folded, and 39 inch (~1m) extended, but its legs have eight sections according to the web site, so that's going to be pretty troublesome to set up, and definitely not too stable. Most importantly, one wonders what the maximum load of this thing might be....

[ahguan]

8 sections sounds like its using telescopic legs... well anyway have resigned to reality and settled for one at 36cm folded... defn'ly not a heavy duty one but shd suffice for small dc and high mobility...

anyway, until new models come up, i'll be using my new tripod. so thanx all!

anyway...

i own a SILKU9000... but lost the adapter thingy that u screw to ur cam....

anyone knows where to get it, cheaper?....

and it seems the 'screw hole's diameter is different from the bigger(size) SLR cams and compact digicams.....

therefore... i think i will need two types....

Quote: Originally posted by snowman anyway... i own a SILKU9000... but lost the adapter thingy that u screw to ur cam.... anyone knows where to get it, cheaper?....

CP sells it (just ask them for the quick release plate for the Slik U9000/U8000/U6600), and I'm sure most of the other major camera shops will have it as well. I don't think it's terribly expensive, so I wouldn't worry that much about the cost.

Quote: Originally posted by Midnight CP sells it (just ask them for the quick release plate for the Slik U9000/U8000/U6600), and I'm sure most of the other major camera shops will have it as well. I don't think it's terribly expensive, so I wouldn't worry that much about the cost.

yeah... i got it.....

thanks