828 + F32x is too heavy

bry'an · 2nd July 2004

hi all, i feel that my 828 + 32x flash is too heavy especially carry the camera for more than 2 mins. Last week, i asked my sis to carry the camera for me, she nearly dropped

my toy ...

bernards · 2nd July 2004

You need to go to the gym more often.

Maybe you need to downgrade to a T1?

snowspeeder · 3rd July 2004

By using the Optech strap, it really makes the 828+F32X feel a lot lighter. Compared to the DSLRs with telephoto lenses, ours would seemed like a toy...in size and weight.

zekai · 3rd July 2004

you have not use slr yet i guess

King Tiger · 3rd July 2004

Originally Posted by snowspeeder

By using the Optech strap, it really makes the 828+F32X feel a lot lighter. Compared to the DSLRs with telephoto lenses, ours would seemed like a toy...in size and weight.

Optech strap

I am thinking of changing to Optech strap too.
Being tempt by snowspeeder liao.

How many color do they have for Optech strap?

snowspeeder · 3rd July 2004

Originally Posted by King Tiger

Optech strap
I am thinking of changing to Optech strap too.
Being tempt by snowspeeder liao.

How many color do they have for Optech strap?

I think there's only black. I'm sure you would not want any other colours cos it may not match the 828 color.

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 3rd July 2004

mayb we should have a competition on how heavy is your F828 combo...

think heaviest would be...

F828+F32x+Sony Teleconvertor+IRM+Qpod(always attached as indicated by sony ebook)+(just to edge out abit... 1 UV filter, 1 lens hood, 1 LCD protector

)

King Tiger · 3rd July 2004

So when is the 2nd Sony Gathering?
Del_CtrlnoAlt, haven't meet you before leh.

bernards · 3rd July 2004

Originally Posted by Del_CtrlnoAlt

mayb we should have a competition on how heavy is your F828 combo...

think heaviest would be...

F828+F32x+Sony Teleconvertor+IRM+Qpod(always attached as indicated by sony ebook)+(just to edge out abit... 1 UV filter, 1 lens hood, 1 LCD protector )

You need a porter for that? I can sell me services to you. Includes wiping your sweat with a tissue and serving you water whenever you require.

2100 · 3rd July 2004

I think the cam still has lots of area to grip even if it's "heavy", so no worries. Users just have to get used to it, obviously if your sister is used to small and light p&s cams she would have problems. Just remember to tell anyone to strap it over the neck or strap a few rounds on the hands.

Even your so-called toy plastic cam (which you mentioned in another thread) the D70 + just a wide angle lens (sigma 12-24) and no flash is heavier than your cam + flash. Flashes from Canon/Nikon etc are much heavier....non plastic bodies are heavier too. Telephotos will kill.

snowspeeder · 3rd July 2004

Originally Posted by King Tiger

So when is the 2nd Sony Gathering?
Del_CtrlnoAlt, haven't meet you before leh.

Anytime for me next week except for Sat. I just spend another 4 hours at the Orchid garden this morning.

King Tiger · 4th July 2004

Originally Posted by snowspeeder

Anytime for me next week except for Sat. I just spend another 4 hours at the Orchid garden this morning.

I am free this coming Friday evening.
Wanna to meet up for night shot?

b18 · 4th July 2004

Originally Posted by bry'an

hi all, i feel that my 828 + 32x flash is too heavy especially carry the camera for more than 2 mins. Last week, i asked my sis to carry the camera for me, she nearly dropped my toy ...

Do more gym.
I know a female shooter that uses F100 + SB-80DX + 28-105 lens.
and an old person [70+] that still carry around and shoot with R3 + 4 lenses
and he had Carpal tunnel syndrome also !

=bob=

2nd July 2004	#1
bry'an Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 330	828 + F32x is too heavy hi all, i feel that my 828 + 32x flash is too heavy especially carry the camera for more than 2 mins. Last week, i asked my sis to carry the camera for me, she nearly dropped my toy ...

3rd July 2004	#4
zekai Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,737	you have not use slr yet i guess __________________ http://alextan.net

3rd July 2004	#7
Del_CtrlnoAlt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Outside the Dry Box. Posts: 16,342	mayb we should have a competition on how heavy is your F828 combo... think heaviest would be... F828+F32x+Sony Teleconvertor+IRM+Qpod(always attached as indicated by sony ebook)+(just to edge out abit... 1 UV filter, 1 lens hood, 1 LCD protector ) __________________ Logging Off Permanently. Those who need to contact me will know where to contact me.

3rd July 2004	#10
2100 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,116	I think the cam still has lots of area to grip even if it's "heavy", so no worries. Users just have to get used to it, obviously if your sister is used to small and light p&s cams she would have problems. Just remember to tell anyone to strap it over the neck or strap a few rounds on the hands. Even your so-called toy plastic cam (which you mentioned in another thread) the D70 + just a wide angle lens (sigma 12-24) and no flash is heavier than your cam + flash. Flashes from Canon/Nikon etc are much heavier....non plastic bodies are heavier too. Telephotos will kill. Last edited by 2100; 3rd July 2004 at 03:32 PM.

2nd July 2004	#2
bernards Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 884	You need to go to the gym more often. Maybe you need to downgrade to a T1?

3rd July 2004	#3
snowspeeder Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 35A East Coast Rd Posts: 3,436	By using the Optech strap, it really makes the 828+F32X feel a lot lighter. Compared to the DSLRs with telephoto lenses, ours would seemed like a toy...in size and weight.

3rd July 2004	#8
King Tiger Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: In the heart of SengKang Posts: 4,976	So when is the 2nd Sony Gathering? Del_CtrlnoAlt, haven't meet you before leh.