Fancier Professional Tripod for S5pro

bigbird17 · 24th November 2008

lost my tripod awhile back. hopeless i know but was those cheapo ones. anyway i plan to get a tripod for my s5pro. anyone tried it before can i support a s5pro with a 80-200 nikkor?

you guys came across this tripod before? reliable? its within my budget of $100

anyway.. here;s the link

http://store.tagotech.com/product_in...roducts_id=203

bigbird17 · 24th November 2008

what do you guys think abt this tripod?

http://store.tagotech.com/product_in...roducts_id=203

any idea if it can carry the weight of D200 with 80-200mm f2.8 lens?

jnet6 · 24th November 2008

... start too many threads.

MSZ006Zeta · 24th November 2008

It's fine. I placed the lens with my D80 with battery grip, and it holds up fine.

bigbird17 · 24th November 2008

Originally Posted by MSZ006Zeta

It's fine. I placed the lens with my D80 with battery grip, and it holds up fine.

cool.. u are using it?? so side ways all no prob?? wad lens u using? hehe nt 50mm rite?

luntut · 24th November 2008

i am using this tripod with my D80 with grip and 70-300 VR mounted.

Planted it sideways, and its holding really well. just that when i say tht it holds up well, people tell me i am noob who hasnt been using tripods enough.

cos i think they are people that justify quality per cost. more expensive, more quality.

anyway if the ballhead dun support, u can change to a manfrotto one. or whatever that you like. the ballhead is removable.

if you need pictures or need to try it out personally, can come find me.

Fotophilic · 24th November 2008

what i think is stable enough, may not seem to be good enough for u. or vice versa.

go to the shop and try. that's ur best bet.

erictan8888 · 24th November 2008

from the specs, look like it can hold.... but do consider investing in a good tripod... it will last for a long time....

MSZ006Zeta · 24th November 2008

Originally Posted by bigbird17

cool.. u are using it?? so side ways all no prob?? wad lens u using? hehe nt 50mm rite?

I was talking about the 80-200mm lens.

bigbird17 · 24th November 2008

Originally Posted by luntut

i am using this tripod with my D80 with grip and 70-300 VR mounted.

Planted it sideways, and its holding really well. just that when i say tht it holds up well, people tell me i am noob who hasnt been using tripods enough.

cos i think they are people that justify quality per cost. more expensive, more quality.

anyway if the ballhead dun support, u can change to a manfrotto one. or whatever that you like. the ballhead is removable.

if you need pictures or need to try it out personally, can come find me.

hooo.. thanks bro.. where do you stay? i stay in the north if its too far nvm la i will just get it. seems value for $$ too. the 70-300 VR is it light? cus the 55-200 VR is super light heee.. actually i was worried abt the ballhead holding but since u said no prob i take ur word for it. they prob spent $400 plus for the tripod which i aint spending unless i shoot professional esp in studios. weddings well... thanks bro!!

bigbird17 · 24th November 2008

Originally Posted by Fotophilic

what i think is stable enough, may not seem to be good enough for u. or vice versa.

go to the shop and try. that's ur best bet.

hmm.. cant try.. online shop haa.. i posted on nikon side a guy used it with grip d80 and 70-300vr he says holds well.. so i guess it should be fine

MSZ006Zeta · 24th November 2008

70-300mm is lighter than the 80-200mm. It holds up to 4 kg comfotably, so it should be able to hold the 'average' 80-200 or 70-200mm lenses with no problem.

Like I said, no problem with the 80-200mm mounted on my D80 with grip.

But I'm planning to change the ballhead in the long run.

bigbird17 · 24th November 2008

Originally Posted by MSZ006Zeta

70-300mm is lighter than the 80-200mm. It holds up to 4 kg comfotably, so it should be able to hold the 'average' 80-200 or 70-200mm lenses with no problem.

Like I said, no problem with the 80-200mm mounted on my D80 with grip.

But I'm planning to change the ballhead in the long run.

cool.. i am getting one than.. thanks bro!!! cus not much info on that brand

ngck12 · 25th November 2008

why not a benro which has better reviews? I think the best basic tripod would at least be a manfrotto.

bigbird17 · 25th November 2008

Originally Posted by ngck12

why not a benro which has better reviews? I think the best basic tripod would at least be a manfrotto.

too many model i @,@my budget is below $90 bro and i want a bal head so make do with this till i actually need it

jacob · 25th November 2008

slick able 300dx
one pro tripod to let go. comes with extra quick release plate( 2 in total) and third party tripod bag. i think max supporting weight is around 5kg. one of the handle is slightly bend(not obvious). still got long life. not ball head unfortunately.

original price then $200+. now selling $98 within your budget. selling bcos already got another tripod. this one not using anymore.

bigbird17 · 25th November 2008

Originally Posted by jacob

slick able 300dx
one pro tripod to let go. comes with extra quick release plate( 2 in total) and third party tripod bag. i think max supporting weight is around 5kg. one of the handle is slightly bend(not obvious). still got long life. not ball head unfortunately.

original price then $200+. now selling $98 within your budget. selling bcos already got another tripod. this one not using anymore.

ahh uncle jacob. means just the tripod? no ballhead ah.. i was looking for one with ballhead hehe cus after using quick release i dun like esp when doing macro. buying each separately v exp leh. i mean tripod itself. i be getting a s5pro and a tokina 12-24 & a 70-210 on the 26nov doing a system overhaul. hee enought to burn my pocket liao.. looks gd but i cant afford it.. tat fancier i heard a few cser's using. reviews nt too bad.. thanks but really out of budget!!

roygoh · 25th November 2008

Threads merged.

luntut · 25th November 2008

Originally Posted by bigbird17

hooo.. thanks bro.. where do you stay? i stay in the north if its too far nvm la i will just get it. seems value for $$ too. the 70-300 VR is it light? cus the 55-200 VR is super light heee.. actually i was worried abt the ballhead holding but since u said no prob i take ur word for it. they prob spent $400 plus for the tripod which i aint spending unless i shoot professional esp in studios. weddings well... thanks bro!!

haha it depends how far north you are. i am in toa payoh. if you like you can drop by toa payoh either this evening or tomorrow, and i will bring down my kit and you can test it out, or you can bring your kit and you can mount it on and test it out. just give me an sms.

24th November 2008	#1
bigbird17 Deregistered Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: north Posts: 1,182	Fancier Professional Tripod for S5pro lost my tripod awhile back. hopeless i know but was those cheapo ones. anyway i plan to get a tripod for my s5pro. anyone tried it before can i support a s5pro with a 80-200 nikkor? you guys came across this tripod before? reliable? its within my budget of $100 anyway.. here;s the link http://store.tagotech.com/product_in...roducts_id=203

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bigbird17 Deregistered Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: north Posts: 1,182	Fancier Professional Tripod with the heavy 80-200mm f2.8 what do you guys think abt this tripod? http://store.tagotech.com/product_in...roducts_id=203 any idea if it can carry the weight of D200 with 80-200mm f2.8 lens?

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jnet6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: not here often anymore Posts: 6,253	Re: Fancier Professional Tripod with the heavy 80-200mm f2.8 ... start too many threads.

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MSZ006Zeta Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 189	Re: Fancier Professional Tripod with the heavy 80-200mm f2.8 It's fine. I placed the lens with my D80 with battery grip, and it holds up fine. __________________ My Flickr

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luntut Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toa Payoh Posts: 1,343	Re: Fancier Professional Tripod with the heavy 80-200mm f2.8 i am using this tripod with my D80 with grip and 70-300 VR mounted. Planted it sideways, and its holding really well. just that when i say tht it holds up well, people tell me i am noob who hasnt been using tripods enough. cos i think they are people that justify quality per cost. more expensive, more quality. anyway if the ballhead dun support, u can change to a manfrotto one. or whatever that you like. the ballhead is removable. if you need pictures or need to try it out personally, can come find me. __________________ Fast Camera. Fast Lens. Slow Me. Sigh. My Flickr

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Fotophilic Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: big tree town Posts: 1,643	Re: Fancier Professional Tripod for S5pro what i think is stable enough, may not seem to be good enough for u. or vice versa. go to the shop and try. that's ur best bet. __________________ cameras are not made of tofu

24th November 2008	#8
erictan8888 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,221	Re: Fancier Professional Tripod with the heavy 80-200mm f2.8 from the specs, look like it can hold.... but do consider investing in a good tripod... it will last for a long time....

25th November 2008	#14
ngck12 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: beside jurong point Posts: 468	Re: Fancier Professional Tripod for S5pro why not a benro which has better reviews? I think the best basic tripod would at least be a manfrotto.

25th November 2008	#16
jacob Deregistered Join Date: May 2005 Location: Former CS Senior Member Posts: 3,067	Re: Fancier Professional Tripod for S5pro slick able 300dx one pro tripod to let go. comes with extra quick release plate( 2 in total) and third party tripod bag. i think max supporting weight is around 5kg. one of the handle is slightly bend(not obvious). still got long life. not ball head unfortunately. original price then $200+. now selling $98 within your budget. selling bcos already got another tripod. this one not using anymore. Last edited by jacob; 25th November 2008 at 02:22 AM.

25th November 2008	#18
roygoh Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northwest Posts: 5,042	Re: Fancier Professional Tripod for S5pro Threads merged. __________________ As complexity rises, precise statements lose meaning and meaningful statements lose precision.