Tripods for 7Hi

[Snapper]

Just curious, I am looking for a small (when folded) about 1.65 m when extended, lightweight tripod for a 7Hi with flash ...

any recommendations ?

I do not want to spend more then S$200

Saw the Gitzo ... very nice and light ... but very expensive ...
Saw the Slik Sprint but it is not very sturdy ....
Saw the Manfrotto but find it very bulky.


Any recommendations ?

Where would you recommend to get the Tripod at a good price ?

[Kei]

How small is your small when folded ?

[xdivider]

Quote: Originally posted by Snapper Just curious, I am looking for a small (when folded) about 1.65 m when extended, lightweight tripod for a 7Hi with flash ... any recommendations ? I do not want to spend more then S$200 Saw the Gitzo ... very nice and light ... but very expensive ... Saw the Slik Sprint but it is not very sturdy .... Saw the Manfrotto but find it very bulky. Any recommendations ? Where would you recommend to get the Tripod at a good price ?

My ideal tripod

Too bad alley photo no more liao.

[Snapper]

Quote: Originally posted by Keito How small is your small when folded ?

Half a metre ?!?! tough hor ....

[Snapper]

Quote: Originally posted by xdivider My ideal tripod Too bad alley photo no more liao.

Are they really gone ?

I still see their site ... www.alleyphoto.com

ADDRESS :
34 Jalan Kilang Barat, Kewalram House, Singapore 159365
• Tel: (65) 6274 4733 • Fax: (65) 6276 1719 • Email: alleyphoto@pacific.net.sg

[Snapper]

Quote: Originally posted by xdivider My ideal tripod Too bad alley photo no more liao.

The Tripod is really nice ... but the centre extension is using gears ? Does that mean that it will be greasy ... when you touch the gears ?

Hmmm ... maybe can MO this ... hee hee

[Kei]

Quote: Originally posted by Snapper Half a metre ?!?! tough hor ....

I think the slik U series are around that range.

[xdivider]

Quote: Originally posted by Snapper The Tripod is really nice ... but the centre extension is using gears ? Does that mean that it will be greasy ... when you touch the gears ? Hmmm ... maybe can MO this ... hee hee

Think u can unscrew and pull up and down if u want. The gears are extra. Not sure if greasy or not. Checked with a Canada site and it probably will cost 200+ to ship in. If got frens living in US, CA, TW JP, or HK maybe can ask them to buy and send over.

[rubric]

I've got the Slik 330DX. Can't remember exact price, but within $200. Works well with the 7Hi!

[avatarzero]

Quote: Originally posted by Snapper Half a metre ?!?! tough hor ....

how abt the manfrotto 719B? it's 52cm folded, max height of 1.63m, holds up to 4 kg, weighs ard 1.7kg, comes wif a permanent ballhead. costs ard 150-160.... but no quick release so have to get a manfrotto 323 QR adaptor if u want to have quick release~

[Snapper]

Quote: Originally posted by avatarzero how abt the manfrotto 719B? it's 52cm folded, max height of 1.63m, holds up to 4 kg, weighs ard 1.7kg, comes wif a permanent ballhead. costs ard 150-160.... but no quick release so have to get a manfrotto 323 QR adaptor if u want to have quick release~

I thought the Manfrotto would be very big ... as in the thinkness of the legs ... will go and have a look.

[mpenza]

was quoted ~$140 for it though.

[morganoh]

[QUOTE
My ideal tripod

Too bad alley photo no more liao. [/b][/quote]

Do you know how much is the Velbon 343 Tripod? I have seen it in Perth Aust. It is selling for $99.