What should i get? with the A1

keith10w · 16th December 2003

After a long period of waiting for the F828, i decided to go on with the A1 instead...after comparing the specs. and reviews. so guys..what should i get with the A1, coz getting ready for a small trip to Thai...wanna get some photos.....

, xtra batts ? uv filters? circular polarizers? flash? anyone knows the price ?

ninelives · 16th December 2003

Originally Posted by keith10w

After a long period of waiting for the F828, i decided to go on with the A1 instead...after comparing the specs. and reviews. so guys..what should i get with the A1, coz getting ready for a small trip to Thai...wanna get some photos..... , xtra batts ? uv filters? circular polarizers? flash? anyone knows the price ?

I would suggest extra batteries for prolong shooting and uv or skylight 1B filter for the protection of your lens element. Flash is not really a necessary but not always. Do you have any flash in mind? It will cost you from an additional $150 - $350. Depands on the brand/model.

tbteng · 16th December 2003

UV filters (around 8-10 bucks) a must for protection of your lens. For tripod, I bought the Slik Sprint Pro ($85) and changed the ball head (around $45) to a better one. The brand sounds like Man.....something. Can't recall. If you are going on holiday, you may want to get an extra batt at S$110 - $120.

binbeto · 16th December 2003

A good camera bag.
A good tripod.
Extra battery.
A set of cleaning tools.

Enjoy your trip.

chriszzz · 16th December 2003

Originally Posted by keith10w

After a long period of waiting for the F828, i decided to go on with the A1 instead...after comparing the specs. and reviews. so guys..what should i get with the A1, coz getting ready for a small trip to Thai...wanna get some photos..... , xtra batts ? uv filters? circular polarizers? flash? anyone knows the price ?

Extra battery.
Extra storage, such as an XDrive. The extra fine JPG on the A1 is 4-5MB, while fine is around 2.5MB. So even your 1GB CF card will be used up very quickly. Storage goes up even more if you use RAW.
UV filter to protect the lens
Small tripod.
Small bag, preferably not identifiable as a camera bag. Keeps thiefs and muggers away.
Small cleaning kit. Mine just consist of cleaning cloth and soft brush.
The A1 vignettes if you stack > 1 filter. Therefore, if you buy a polarizer, you must be prepared to keep swapping filters instead of stacking them if you shoot wide angle.

sulhan · 16th December 2003

...my recommendation for a travel "light" high mobility...trip....

1. The camera
2. External flash (if have)
3. A set of filters like cokin (grad neutral density OR grad Gray....+ some color filters if you take landscape)
4. A handy yet steady tripod (sprint Pro is okay).....i use a cheapo modified $25 one.....
5. Extra Battery (either combo grip + x6 AA or Minolta li-ion pack)
6. cable release....if you do long exposure or slow shutter...7.
7. Cleaning kit.....

28mm.....to 200 mm....should be good for your trip...if you need wider wide or higher zoom then you need......to BUY!!!!

A nice sling bag......for ease of travelling....

rgds,
Sulhan

keith10w · 17th December 2003

so this is what i intend to buy so far...

A1 = $1450?

uv filter = $15

poloriser = $35

xtra batt = $120
any recommendation? (either combo grip + x6 AA or Minolta li-ion pack)

transcend 1 gb cf = $400+

camera bag = $50

tripod = i got one which i considered it to be relatively good one....

cleaning kit = $?
my budget to spend = $2600

By the way how's the quality of A1? to all A1 users....

tmc17479 · 17th December 2003

Planning to get that cam too, but with battery pack instead. Saw a pic of it on Steve's website and its taking 4 AA batts not six (that's what I saw). I would recommend it as AAs are easier to replace than proprietary batts

forbytes · 17th December 2003

Originally Posted by keith10w

so this is what i intend to buy so far...

A1 = $1450?

uv filter = $15

poloriser = $35

xtra batt = $120
any recommendation? (either combo grip + x6 AA or Minolta li-ion pack)

transcend 1 gb cf = $400+

camera bag = $50

tripod = i got one which i considered it to be relatively good one....

cleaning kit = $?
my budget to spend = $2600

By the way how's the quality of A1? to all A1 users....

Do you intend to add in a external flash too? Anyway, my bag is lowepro EX 120 (Express Collection), cannot put in the grip (which I do not buy).

fevernova · 17th December 2003

How much is the crumpler bag that fits an A1 with batt grip, external flash and some filters plus accesories cost? My Lowepro is too small to squeeze in all.

tmc17479 · 17th December 2003

Which external flash would the more seniors photographers recommend for using with the A1?

acidbyte · 17th December 2003

Originally Posted by fevernova

How much is the crumpler bag that fits an A1 with batt grip, external flash and some filters plus accesories cost? My Lowepro is too small to squeeze in all.

I bought a Crumpler Formal Lounge (http://www.crumplerusa.com/products/...al_lounge.html) and it fits my 2 filter lens, A1 with the battery grip mounted with it,blower,Sanyo battery charger,Minolta charger,X-drive II. All those can fitting in the bottom half of my bag while the top portion i am able to fit my 12" ibook. And not forgetting one of those 500ml Nalgene bottle (www.nalgene.com) I able to carry all that around most of the time.

chriszzz · 18th December 2003

Originally Posted by tmc17479

Which external flash would the more seniors photographers recommend for using with the A1?

Minolta 5600HS and 3600HS.

Don't get the x400 series. It doesn't work with the A1 if I'm not mistaken.

keith10w · 18th December 2003

The list of things to buy so far

A1 = Approx 1450 w gst
Transcend 30x CF 1GB = $400
1 NP400 = Approx $120
2x4pcs rechargable batt = $32
Hoya UV filter = Approx $15
Hoya Circular Polariser = Approx $35
BP-400 Batt Grip = $165
Suitable Camera Bag = $50 approx
Flash HS3600 = $230

Total = $2500 Approx

Correct the list if i made a mistake on the pricing...
Thanks !!

tmc17479 · 18th December 2003

Where did you get the quote for the camera?

keith10w · 18th December 2003

Originally Posted by tmc17479

Where did you get the quote for the camera?

Paiseh....i aga aga one.....u got a recent quote from them? whats the price?

tmc17479 · 18th December 2003

Cheapest were from Lucky Plaza. $1450 at 2 stores and $1500 from another.

keith10w · 18th December 2003

Originally Posted by tmc17479

Cheapest were from Lucky Plaza. $1450 at 2 stores and $1500 from another.

Gst inclu? how bout AP?

tmc17479 · 19th December 2003

They said GST included. Ap wise they were plucking numbers from the sky. called thrice and I got 1560,1650,1700.

keith10w · 19th December 2003

Originally Posted by tmc17479

They said GST included. Ap wise they were plucking numbers from the sky. called thrice and I got 1560,1650,1700.

Then may be i try my lock at john 3:16 , i also did sent a e-quote to cp....

16th December 2003	#1
keith10w Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 315	What should i get? with the A1 After a long period of waiting for the F828, i decided to go on with the A1 instead...after comparing the specs. and reviews. so guys..what should i get with the A1, coz getting ready for a small trip to Thai...wanna get some photos..... , xtra batts ? uv filters? circular polarizers? flash? anyone knows the price ?

16th December 2003	#4
binbeto Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Behind a lens Posts: 2,382	A good camera bag. A good tripod. Extra battery. A set of cleaning tools. Enjoy your trip. __________________ Visit my Homepage if you have time. Comments appreciated.

16th December 2003	#6
sulhan Advertiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,051	Hiee....here is my take... ...my recommendation for a travel "light" high mobility...trip.... 1. The camera 2. External flash (if have) 3. A set of filters like cokin (grad neutral density OR grad Gray....+ some color filters if you take landscape) 4. A handy yet steady tripod (sprint Pro is okay).....i use a cheapo modified $25 one..... 5. Extra Battery (either combo grip + x6 AA or Minolta li-ion pack) 6. cable release....if you do long exposure or slow shutter...7. 7. Cleaning kit..... 28mm.....to 200 mm....should be good for your trip...if you need wider wide or higher zoom then you need......to BUY!!!! A nice sling bag......for ease of travelling.... rgds, Sulhan

18th December 2003	#14
keith10w Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 315	The list of things to buy so far A1 = Approx 1450 w gst Transcend 30x CF 1GB = $400 1 NP400 = Approx $120 2x4pcs rechargable batt = $32 Hoya UV filter = Approx $15 Hoya Circular Polariser = Approx $35 BP-400 Batt Grip = $165 Suitable Camera Bag = $50 approx Flash HS3600 = $230 Total = $2500 Approx Correct the list if i made a mistake on the pricing... Thanks !! Last edited by keith10w; 18th December 2003 at 11:59 PM.

16th December 2003	#3
tbteng Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Here! Never cross mountain or Posts: 171	UV filters (around 8-10 bucks) a must for protection of your lens. For tripod, I bought the Slik Sprint Pro ($85) and changed the ball head (around $45) to a better one. The brand sounds like Man.....something. Can't recall. If you are going on holiday, you may want to get an extra batt at S$110 - $120.

17th December 2003	#7
keith10w Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 315	so this is what i intend to buy so far... A1 = $1450? uv filter = $15 poloriser = $35 xtra batt = $120 any recommendation? (either combo grip + x6 AA or Minolta li-ion pack) transcend 1 gb cf = $400+ camera bag = $50 tripod = i got one which i considered it to be relatively good one.... cleaning kit = $? my budget to spend = $2600 By the way how's the quality of A1? to all A1 users....

17th December 2003	#8
tmc17479 Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bukit Timah Posts: 714	Planning to get that cam too, but with battery pack instead. Saw a pic of it on Steve's website and its taking 4 AA batts not six (that's what I saw). I would recommend it as AAs are easier to replace than proprietary batts

17th December 2003	#10
fevernova Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 162	How much is the crumpler bag that fits an A1 with batt grip, external flash and some filters plus accesories cost? My Lowepro is too small to squeeze in all.

19th December 2003	#19
tmc17479 Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bukit Timah Posts: 714	They said GST included. Ap wise they were plucking numbers from the sky. called thrice and I got 1560,1650,1700.