Accessories for Sony F828

King Tiger · 1st July 2004

Dear Sony Jedis

What are the accessories that you think it is not neccessary for F828?
Is there any of the below items which you think it is unneccessay to buy?
Any feedbacks and comments are most welcome.

Sony Remote Control RM-DR1 or RM-VD1

Sony Shoulder Strap Sony Hard Carrying Case (Question : Can it act as an airtight against fingus)

Sony Charger AC-VQ50 Sony Leather Case LCJ-FHB

Sony Tripod VCT-D680RM Sony Infrared Light HVL-IRM

Sony Flash HVL-F32X Sony Closeup Lenses VCL-M3358

Sony Accessory Kit Sony 1GB Memory Stick Pro

Sony Telephoto Lens VCL-HGD1758 Sony WideAngle Lens VCL-HGD0758

Sony Portable Tripod Kit Sony Battery NP-FM50

ricleo · 1st July 2004

wow top of the unnecessary list would be the Mini Portable tripod. IT would be eaasier to list the more necessary ones?

1)Extra NP-FM50 is a necessity
2)Big Mspro needed to keep shooting(unless CF used)
3)Flash HVL-F32X for better flash
4)in line Remote to prevent camera shake
5)Sony Charger AC-VQ50 would be nicer then charging from the camera.

6)Tele/Wide lens are nice complements but not crucial in my opinion

The rest are pretty useless. Sony tripods are pretty poor in quality. Should get a better one.... Would also prefer a crumpler bag instead of the sony bags.

bernards · 1st July 2004

My lists. All my opinion, not out to belittle anybody.

MUST HAVE

Sony Charger AC-VQ50 (There are cheaper third party ones. But I only trust Sony chargers to charge my Sony batteries. Make sense to me.)

Sony Flash HVL-F32X (Get an Omnibounce, bounce card along with it. Get also at least three sets of Sanyo rechargable batteries with it.)

Battery NP-FM50 (Spare rarely needed, but don't be caught without one.)

Should have / Nice to have

Sony Remote Control RM-VD1 (Can use with Sony Video cams too. Works like a charm.)

Sony Closeup Lenses VCL-M3358 (Cheaper, better to get a B+W set)

Sony Telephoto Lens VCL-HGD1758

Sony WideAngle Lens VCL-HGD0758

1GB Memory Stick Pro (Wiser to get CF cards, inthe future if you upgrade to a DSLR, no need to buy again.)

Bad Choices / Whatever for?

Sony Shoulder Strap (Get the Optech starp, cheap and good. Can unstrap and becomes an arm strap, very practical.)

Sony Hard Carrying Case (This is a really stupid buy. Go get a watertight, airtight, all weather Pelican or Sea Horse case for half the price. Probably lighter too. Don't have to worry about scratching the case.)

Sony Leather Case LCJ-FHB (Clumsy case. Serves very little purpose, gets in the way too much. Bottom piece good to prevent wear and tear on the bottom of cam, but price too high to justify getting it just for the bottom piece. Go use gaffar tape on the bottom instead.)

Sony Tripod VCT-D680RM (Low quality tripod with a remote control. It's a must buy for video cams, but give it a miss for digicams. A cheap $50 tripod with the RM-VD1 will be a more versatile and better set.)

Sony Infrared Light HVL-IRM (I don't what this is for. Since the F32X and built-in IR is already very powerful. Maybe can use on my future DSLR for aid in low light focusing? Price is quite OK.)

Sony Accessory Kit Sony (Bag is nice, but it's too small. All F828 owners should own a F32X, there is no space for one. The given filter is like a cheap piece of something, absolutley no quality at all, will probably cause streaking. Better off getting a coated UV filter from the other brands. This kit is one of those things that you buy now on impulse, then find out next week it's totally inadequate and throw it aside, left with only a very expensive battery.

Sony Portable Tripod Kit (Too small to take the weight of a F828.)

bernards · 1st July 2004

Forgot to add this. Mustafa has got pretty good prices for digicam accessories. Do give it a check when you have the time. Note that most of the Sony accessories are found in the 'B2 ELECTRONICS' section. NOT the 'B2 COMPUTERS' section and not the 'LEVEL 1 CAMERAS' section. If you cannot figure it out, haha, good luck searching.

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 1st July 2004

Originally Posted by bernards

Bad Choices / Whatever for?

Sony Shoulder Strap (Get the Optech starp, cheap and good. Can unstrap and becomes an arm strap, very practical.)

Sony Hard Carrying Case (This is a really stupid buy. Go get a watertight, airtight, all weather Pelican or Sea Horse case for half the price. Probably lighter too. Don't have to worry about scratching the case.)

Sony Leather Case LCJ-FHB (Clumsy case. Serves very little purpose, gets in the way too much. Bottom piece good to prevent wear and tear on the bottom of cam, but price too high to justify getting it just for the bottom piece. Go use gaffar tape on the bottom instead.)

Sony Tripod VCT-D680RM (Low quality tripod with a remote control. It's a must buy for video cams, but give it a miss for digicams. A cheap $50 tripod with the RM-VD1 will be a more versatile and better set.)

Sony Infrared Light HVL-IRM (I don't what this is for. Since the F32X and built-in IR is already very powerful. Maybe can use on my future DSLR for aid in low light focusing? Price is quite OK.)

Sony Accessory Kit Sony (Bag is nice, but it's too small. All F828 owners should own a F32X, there is no space for one. The given filter is like a cheap piece of something, absolutley no quality at all, will probably cause streaking. Better off getting a coated UV filter from the other brands. This kit is one of those things that you buy now on impulse, then find out next week it's totally inadequate and throw it aside, left with only a very expensive battery.

Sony Portable Tripod Kit (Too small to take the weight of a F828.)

wah i kena hit jia lat jia lat...

shoulder strap i like... but u say until like tat...

den i also the gong kia who got the hard carrying case... heng its free thou...

den i also the big gong kia to chiong the leather case, i also have the leather case for my F717 last time

den dio shoot by having the 680RM tripod...

den also got the IRM...

good for nightframing or nightshot, it gives extended length to the object... hence it will work real well with a teleconvertor... oh ya, its actually invisible... it does not emit red light. only can be seen by the camera in nightshot mode... its like an invisible torch.

the rest i dun have... heng ah... if not really can call me dua gong kia...

oh ya... i also have a monopod with ball head... kinda useless thou... nxt to get is the teleconvertor & closeup lense & also a Qpod.

bernards · 1st July 2004

Heehee. Like I said, not out to slam anybody. I happen to own many of the things I find silly. Found out the hard way by paying for them. :P

Do you actually use the leather case? After opening the top piece, it'll dangle under the cam. Making the whole cam so clumsy. Sometimes, when I get excited, it'll drop off and then must go pick it up. It doesn't even open and close fluidly.

Seriously, get the Optech strap. It's very comfortable and can transform. Sometimes, I use it as an arm strap when I am carrying the cam in the bag, can prevent accidental drops when shooting and makes grabbing the cam easier.

I am also thinking of getting a monopod. I don't mind getting a good carbon fibre monopod to future proof. (No need to upgrade when I go to a heavy DLSR.) One qestion huh. Why do you need a ballhead with a monopod? You just shift the pod around right? Isn't it more troublesome to adjust with a ballhead on a monopod?

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 1st July 2004

heheh... actually i bought together with it, the guy at CP recommend... anyway, i sometimes do a stunt, stick the monopod against the stair or slope, den its about quite straight, den use the ballhead to adjust, so firmer... sometimes i hope my 3rd leg can make me a tripod....

bernards · 1st July 2004

Ah. That makes perfect sense. I'll take note of this point when I am shopping for a monopod.

snowspeeder · 2nd July 2004

The three things that I don't need from Sony would be:
a) hard carrying case
b) sony tripod
c) leather case

As for the charger and batteries, the third party ones works just as well at a fraction of the cost.

pianodancer · 2nd July 2004

Where is the place to get a good-priced Optech strap? And how much do they usually cost? Thanks for suggestions.

bernards · 2nd July 2004

I got mine from CP. About $25 I think, cann't remeber the exact price, because I usually buy quite a few things at one go.

http://www.epinions.com/elec-Optics-...onnects_-_Navy

snowspeeder · 2nd July 2004

yes its $25

bry'an · 2nd July 2004

Originally Posted by bernards

I got mine from CP. About $25 I think, cann't remeber the exact price, because I usually buy quite a few things at one go.

http://www.epinions.com/elec-Optics-...onnects_-_Navy

wow look nice !! so tempted to buy

King Tiger · 3rd July 2004

Originally Posted by bernards

I got mine from CP. About $25 I think, cann't remeber the exact price, because I usually buy quite a few things at one go.

http://www.epinions.com/elec-Optics-...onnects_-_Navy

Is there any hand strap for F828 ?

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 3rd July 2004

hmm actually i bought the zing strap for F717, find it rather useless.. cos the tripod thread is not like normal SLR which is on alignment with the strap hook.

1st July 2004	#1
King Tiger Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: In the heart of SengKang Posts: 5,024	Ideal/Recommend accessories for Sony F828 Dear Sony Jedis What are the accessories that you think it is not neccessary for F828? Is there any of the below items which you think it is unneccessay to buy? Any feedbacks and comments are most welcome. Sony Remote Control RM-DR1 or RM-VD1 Sony Shoulder Strap Sony Hard Carrying Case (Question : Can it act as an airtight against fingus) Sony Charger AC-VQ50 Sony Leather Case LCJ-FHB Sony Tripod VCT-D680RM Sony Infrared Light HVL-IRM Sony Flash HVL-F32X Sony Closeup Lenses VCL-M3358 Sony Accessory Kit Sony 1GB Memory Stick Pro Sony Telephoto Lens VCL-HGD1758 Sony WideAngle Lens VCL-HGD0758 Sony Portable Tripod Kit Sony Battery NP-FM50 Last edited by King Tiger; 1st July 2004 at 02:05 AM.

1st July 2004	#3
bernards Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 905	My lists. All my opinion, not out to belittle anybody. MUST HAVE Sony Charger AC-VQ50 (There are cheaper third party ones. But I only trust Sony chargers to charge my Sony batteries. Make sense to me.) Sony Flash HVL-F32X (Get an Omnibounce, bounce card along with it. Get also at least three sets of Sanyo rechargable batteries with it.) Battery NP-FM50 (Spare rarely needed, but don't be caught without one.) Should have / Nice to have Sony Remote Control RM-VD1 (Can use with Sony Video cams too. Works like a charm.) Sony Closeup Lenses VCL-M3358 (Cheaper, better to get a B+W set) Sony Telephoto Lens VCL-HGD1758 Sony WideAngle Lens VCL-HGD0758 1GB Memory Stick Pro (Wiser to get CF cards, inthe future if you upgrade to a DSLR, no need to buy again.) Bad Choices / Whatever for? Sony Shoulder Strap (Get the Optech starp, cheap and good. Can unstrap and becomes an arm strap, very practical.) Sony Hard Carrying Case (This is a really stupid buy. Go get a watertight, airtight, all weather Pelican or Sea Horse case for half the price. Probably lighter too. Don't have to worry about scratching the case.) Sony Leather Case LCJ-FHB (Clumsy case. Serves very little purpose, gets in the way too much. Bottom piece good to prevent wear and tear on the bottom of cam, but price too high to justify getting it just for the bottom piece. Go use gaffar tape on the bottom instead.) Sony Tripod VCT-D680RM (Low quality tripod with a remote control. It's a must buy for video cams, but give it a miss for digicams. A cheap $50 tripod with the RM-VD1 will be a more versatile and better set.) Sony Infrared Light HVL-IRM (I don't what this is for. Since the F32X and built-in IR is already very powerful. Maybe can use on my future DSLR for aid in low light focusing? Price is quite OK.) Sony Accessory Kit Sony (Bag is nice, but it's too small. All F828 owners should own a F32X, there is no space for one. The given filter is like a cheap piece of something, absolutley no quality at all, will probably cause streaking. Better off getting a coated UV filter from the other brands. This kit is one of those things that you buy now on impulse, then find out next week it's totally inadequate and throw it aside, left with only a very expensive battery. Sony Portable Tripod Kit (Too small to take the weight of a F828.) Last edited by bernards; 1st July 2004 at 01:08 PM.

1st July 2004	#6
bernards Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 905	Heehee. Like I said, not out to slam anybody. I happen to own many of the things I find silly. Found out the hard way by paying for them. :P Do you actually use the leather case? After opening the top piece, it'll dangle under the cam. Making the whole cam so clumsy. Sometimes, when I get excited, it'll drop off and then must go pick it up. It doesn't even open and close fluidly. Seriously, get the Optech strap. It's very comfortable and can transform. Sometimes, I use it as an arm strap when I am carrying the cam in the bag, can prevent accidental drops when shooting and makes grabbing the cam easier. I am also thinking of getting a monopod. I don't mind getting a good carbon fibre monopod to future proof. (No need to upgrade when I go to a heavy DLSR.) One qestion huh. Why do you need a ballhead with a monopod? You just shift the pod around right? Isn't it more troublesome to adjust with a ballhead on a monopod? Last edited by bernards; 1st July 2004 at 01:41 PM.

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Del_CtrlnoAlt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Outside the Dry Box. Posts: 16,340	heheh... actually i bought together with it, the guy at CP recommend... anyway, i sometimes do a stunt, stick the monopod against the stair or slope, den its about quite straight, den use the ballhead to adjust, so firmer... sometimes i hope my 3rd leg can make me a tripod.... __________________ Logging Off Permanently. Those who need to contact me will know where to contact me.

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1st July 2004	#2
ricleo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Eastern Singapore Posts: 2,135	wow top of the unnecessary list would be the Mini Portable tripod. IT would be eaasier to list the more necessary ones? 1)Extra NP-FM50 is a necessity 2)Big Mspro needed to keep shooting(unless CF used) 3)Flash HVL-F32X for better flash 4)in line Remote to prevent camera shake 5)Sony Charger AC-VQ50 would be nicer then charging from the camera. 6)Tele/Wide lens are nice complements but not crucial in my opinion The rest are pretty useless. Sony tripods are pretty poor in quality. Should get a better one.... Would also prefer a crumpler bag instead of the sony bags.

2nd July 2004	#9
snowspeeder Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 35A East Coast Rd Posts: 3,454	The three things that I don't need from Sony would be: a) hard carrying case b) sony tripod c) leather case As for the charger and batteries, the third party ones works just as well at a fraction of the cost.

3rd July 2004	#15
Del_CtrlnoAlt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Outside the Dry Box. Posts: 16,340	hmm actually i bought the zing strap for F717, find it rather useless.. cos the tripod thread is not like normal SLR which is on alignment with the strap hook. __________________ Logging Off Permanently. Those who need to contact me will know where to contact me.