ppcp stetige

jyuzx · 31st March 2008

Hi, thinking of getting a ppcp stetige as my travelling tripod cos it fits into my budget of around $100. Just wondering if there are any comments on this tripod, esp from those who already own one.

Thanks alot =)

bernards · 31st March 2008

Hi jyuzx,

I have one. What is your setup?

It'll probably work well holding small DSLRs with kit lenses. It's a cheap tripod and performs like one. If you are not too demanding, it'll do fine. Of course a nice traveler Gitzo setup will cost 10 times more.

BTW. MSColor had one on display the last week.

jyuzx · 31st March 2008

well, im just gonna use it with my d40x with kit lens + sb600 attached. dont think it will be too heavy. I'm on a student budget so im fine with any tripod as long as its light, stable, easy to set-up & manipulate, & cheap

Btw, is the stetige kit ballhead fine for manouevering + weight of my cam? Considering whether to purchase the cheap PBH-5 (not sure whether MSColor sells) at only $25 as well.

dreamzcape · 31st March 2008

i've thought about this tripod before...wondering if it'll hold a d80+17-55f2.8.

bernards · 31st March 2008

I've used it beyond it's capabilities for macro. E3 + TC14 + Sigma 150mm + FL50R. I think that is equal to Nikon's D300 + TC14 + 150mm + SB800. It'll keep the kit up and pointed to the direction. But ballhead is unable to hold and lock nicely while fine tuning. Any little pressure while focusing or triggering caued the tripod to flex. Of course this is an extreme example. I don't think anybody who takes a look at the tripod will recommend it used this way.

BTW. I have it with the Stetige Pro Ballhead 7.

I won't hesitate to use it with a D40. The head might not be satisfactory for the heavy 17-55 f.28 lens. Like I said, it'll hold the gear up. But fine tuning your composition will be a little trial and error. Again, looking at the semi-disposable price. It's quite decent. I'll keep mine for travelling until I get a proper Gitzo.

jyuzx · 1st April 2008

wow thanks for the info! looks like I will be getting 1 from MSColor soon. Hope they have it in stock.

alternatve · 1st April 2008

I didn't like it when I tried it out at MS colour. It didn't give me the confidence to put my rig on it since the legs creep up when I rest my weight on it. I went with a Benro A-157 instead which was much more studier.

Samuel

aquacocoa85 · 6th April 2008

I am also giving it a close thought...

I have a D80 with MD-80 plus a 18-50 Sigma EX DC HSM Macro Lens. Its quite heavy with with the Grip and 2 batteries. Wonder whether it will hold up. How much is the Benro A-157 you mention going?

31st March 2008	#1
jyuzx Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Posts: 215	ppcp stetige Hi, thinking of getting a ppcp stetige as my travelling tripod cos it fits into my budget of around $100. Just wondering if there are any comments on this tripod, esp from those who already own one. Thanks alot =)

31st March 2008	#2
bernards Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 884	Re: ppcp stetige Hi jyuzx, I have one. What is your setup? It'll probably work well holding small DSLRs with kit lenses. It's a cheap tripod and performs like one. If you are not too demanding, it'll do fine. Of course a nice traveler Gitzo setup will cost 10 times more. BTW. MSColor had one on display the last week.

31st March 2008	#3
jyuzx Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Posts: 215	Re: ppcp stetige well, im just gonna use it with my d40x with kit lens + sb600 attached. dont think it will be too heavy. I'm on a student budget so im fine with any tripod as long as its light, stable, easy to set-up & manipulate, & cheap Btw, is the stetige kit ballhead fine for manouevering + weight of my cam? Considering whether to purchase the cheap PBH-5 (not sure whether MSColor sells) at only $25 as well.

31st March 2008	#4
dreamzcape Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 257	Re: ppcp stetige i've thought about this tripod before...wondering if it'll hold a d80+17-55f2.8. __________________ flickr me here ;)

31st March 2008	#5
bernards Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 884	Re: ppcp stetige I've used it beyond it's capabilities for macro. E3 + TC14 + Sigma 150mm + FL50R. I think that is equal to Nikon's D300 + TC14 + 150mm + SB800. It'll keep the kit up and pointed to the direction. But ballhead is unable to hold and lock nicely while fine tuning. Any little pressure while focusing or triggering caued the tripod to flex. Of course this is an extreme example. I don't think anybody who takes a look at the tripod will recommend it used this way. BTW. I have it with the Stetige Pro Ballhead 7. I won't hesitate to use it with a D40. The head might not be satisfactory for the heavy 17-55 f.28 lens. Like I said, it'll hold the gear up. But fine tuning your composition will be a little trial and error. Again, looking at the semi-disposable price. It's quite decent. I'll keep mine for travelling until I get a proper Gitzo.

1st April 2008	#6
jyuzx Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Posts: 215	Re: ppcp stetige wow thanks for the info! looks like I will be getting 1 from MSColor soon. Hope they have it in stock.

1st April 2008	#7
alternatve Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,311	Re: ppcp stetige I didn't like it when I tried it out at MS colour. It didn't give me the confidence to put my rig on it since the legs creep up when I rest my weight on it. I went with a Benro A-157 instead which was much more studier. Samuel __________________ f/8 and be there.

6th April 2008	#8
aquacocoa85 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 411	Re: ppcp stetige I am also giving it a close thought... I have a D80 with MD-80 plus a 18-50 Sigma EX DC HSM Macro Lens. Its quite heavy with with the Grip and 2 batteries. Wonder whether it will hold up. How much is the Benro A-157 you mention going?