Ideal/Recommend Tripod for Sony F828

King Tiger · 1st July 2004

Base on comments and recommendation from CS members, I have short list 2 tripods for Sony F828.
Please give your voting for my consideration, feedbacks and comments if any,as you are most welcome.
I may intend to purchase within this 2 weeks.

Manfrotto 190PRO Tripod with 486RC2 ball head.
Tripod & Ball Head Weight : 2.30 kgs
Tripod Maximum load capacity : 5.00 kgs
Ball Head Maximum load capacity : 5.90 kgs
Maximum Height with extended center column & Ball Head : 155 cm
Maximum Height with Ball Head : 129 cm
Price : about SGD$240 i think
My Likes : Good Weight, Stable, Balance load capacity between ball head and tripod.
A good tripod for overseas like Cambodia, Vietnam, and windy condition terrain and all others condition.
My Dislikes : Heavy than Slik Sprint Pro.

Slik Sprint Pro
Trirpod Weight : 0.89 kgs
Tripod Maximum load capacity : 2.04 kgs
Maximum Height with extended center column & Ball Head : 163 cm
Maximum Height with Ball Head : 133 cm
Price : SDG$100
My Likes : Good Quality, very light weight to carry around.
Dislikes : Tripod legs seem unstable against windy and rugged terrain, no quick release plate.

rexus · 1st July 2004

ahhhh....slik.....my tripod...sprint pro gm. Very handly to bring around. Fairly good performance.

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 1st July 2004

never bought a slik b4, but how come the slik 1 able to have its legs spread so wide? i thought there is this lock to prevent over spreading?

btw... tis tripod good for low angle i suppose... ka kui kui tan dua lui...

rexus · 1st July 2004

Originally Posted by Del_CtrlnoAlt

never bought a slik b4, but how come the slik 1 able to have its legs spread so wide? i thought there is this lock to prevent over spreading?

btw... tis tripod good for low angle i suppose... ka kui kui tan dua lui...

there is a special catch on each of the legs...when in normal position, it will hold the leg to prevent over extending. And when the catch is in the 'up' position, it allows the leg to be spread further. Its centre column can be removed also to reach desired low height.

Garion · 1st July 2004

I vote for Manfrotto 190Pro. Good and stable. You can't go wrong with it.

Weight isn't really an issue. You'll get used to it over time. Personally, I'd rather get a good sturdy tripod and not having to worry about strong gusts of wind blowing my setup over all the time.

Just my personal 2 cts.

snowspeeder · 1st July 2004

I would certainly prefer if the tripod comes with a shoulder strap for easy carry around.

Garion · 1st July 2004

Originally Posted by snowspeeder

I would certainly prefer if the tripod comes with a shoulder strap for easy carry around.

Well, can get the Optech tripod strap from CP. $30. Well padded and very comfortable.

snowspeeder · 1st July 2004

Originally Posted by Garion

Well, can get the Optech tripod strap from CP. $30. Well padded and very comfortable.

So where does the tripod strap attach itself to on the tripod?

King Tiger · 2nd July 2004

I just revise to add voting on this thread.
Please help to vote base on your choice.

bernards · 2nd July 2004

You'll still need a head for the Silk. The one that comes with it is rubbish.

bry'an · 2nd July 2004

waht is the price for these tripods? king tiger you should update the price for comparison leh!!

King Tiger · 3rd July 2004

Originally Posted by bry'an

waht is the price for these tripods? king tiger you should update the price for comparison leh!!

Hi Bryan
How are you? Update liao.

View Poll Results: Which Tripod whose you choose for F828 ???
Manfrotto 190PRO Tripod with 486RC2 ball head.	1	25.00%
Slik Sprint Pro	2	50.00%
None of the above	1	25.00%
Voters: 4. You may not vote on this poll

1st July 2004	#1
King Tiger Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: In the heart of SengKang Posts: 4,976	Ideal/Recommend Tripod for Sony F828 Base on comments and recommendation from CS members, I have short list 2 tripods for Sony F828. Please give your voting for my consideration, feedbacks and comments if any,as you are most welcome. I may intend to purchase within this 2 weeks. Manfrotto 190PRO Tripod with 486RC2 ball head. Tripod & Ball Head Weight : 2.30 kgs Tripod Maximum load capacity : 5.00 kgs Ball Head Maximum load capacity : 5.90 kgs Maximum Height with extended center column & Ball Head : 155 cm Maximum Height with Ball Head : 129 cm Price : about SGD$240 i think My Likes : Good Weight, Stable, Balance load capacity between ball head and tripod. A good tripod for overseas like Cambodia, Vietnam, and windy condition terrain and all others condition. My Dislikes : Heavy than Slik Sprint Pro. Slik Sprint Pro Trirpod Weight : 0.89 kgs Tripod Maximum load capacity : 2.04 kgs Maximum Height with extended center column & Ball Head : 163 cm Maximum Height with Ball Head : 133 cm Price : SDG$100 My Likes : Good Quality, very light weight to carry around. Dislikes : Tripod legs seem unstable against windy and rugged terrain, no quick release plate. Last edited by King Tiger; 3rd July 2004 at 12:23 AM.

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Del_CtrlnoAlt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Outside the Dry Box. Posts: 16,342	never bought a slik b4, but how come the slik 1 able to have its legs spread so wide? i thought there is this lock to prevent over spreading? btw... tis tripod good for low angle i suppose... ka kui kui tan dua lui... __________________ Logging Off Permanently. Those who need to contact me will know where to contact me.

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Garion Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West side of S'pore Posts: 5,512	I vote for Manfrotto 190Pro. Good and stable. You can't go wrong with it. Weight isn't really an issue. You'll get used to it over time. Personally, I'd rather get a good sturdy tripod and not having to worry about strong gusts of wind blowing my setup over all the time. Just my personal 2 cts. __________________ [ deviantart selections \| Photoblog ]

2nd July 2004	#9
King Tiger Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: In the heart of SengKang Posts: 4,976	Revise Thread with voting options I just revise to add voting on this thread. Please help to vote base on your choice. Last edited by King Tiger; 2nd July 2004 at 10:54 AM.

1st July 2004	#2
rexus Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bukit Batok Posts: 276	ahhhh....slik.....my tripod...sprint pro gm. Very handly to bring around. Fairly good performance.

1st July 2004	#6
snowspeeder Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 35A East Coast Rd Posts: 3,436	I would certainly prefer if the tripod comes with a shoulder strap for easy carry around.

2nd July 2004	#10
bernards Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 884	You'll still need a head for the Silk. The one that comes with it is rubbish.

2nd July 2004	#11
bry'an Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 330	waht is the price for these tripods? king tiger you should update the price for comparison leh!!