lizzy said:Any light and compact travel tripod to recommend?
less than 1kg including ballhead with quick release plate, can hold a small dslr with kit lens
ExplorerZ said:no budget? get a carbon fibre one then... strong and light!
if on budget... can consider slik sprint pro weighting around 1kg cost <$90 with a ballhead(ballhead seems to wear pretty easily). :thumbsup:
Get the 1 with a 3-way head, instead of the ball head.lizzy said:does it come with a quick release plate?
jnet6 said:Just some brief question...
How heavy is the setup(equipment) that you are going to put on the tripod???
Would your mind be at cease if the tripod is "unstable"???
have 2 examples of tripod for you to decide:
1) Slik sprint pro
2) PPCP pro tripod
Do take a look around the site for more information on the other tripod at the same series...lizzy said:my setup is a pentax *ist DL + kit lens. should be be around 1kg +? have not really weigh it..
should be fine with me as long as the tripod won't topple when shooting vertically... i already got the PPCP pro tripod, but will prefer something lighter and smaller for travelling overseas...
does the Slik sprint pro have a quick release plate or can i attach a quick release plate to it?
the slik sprint minis size looks very attractive
jnet6 said:Do take a look around the site for more information on the other tripod at the same series...
Had spoon-fed you with the site liao, explore more.
You will need the pan head version if you want quick release for this Slik sprint pro series.lizzy said:Thanks for the info, but the site does not say about quick release plates.
i am new to ballheads, quick release, etc read something about quick release adaptor, but dunno how it function. does it attach to any ballhead?
He got liao... and i've ordered mine liao... :devil:KNIGHT ONG said:Get the PPCP tripod .. it has been my trip to cambodia and hold my D2h + 17-35mmf/2.8 for waterfall shoot ... and nicely placed inside the luggage ..
jnet6 said:He got liao... and i've ordered mine liao... :devil:
:thumbsup: for the PPCP pro tripod!!!
rhair78 said:hmm.. i seriously think the slik sprint pro is not a stable tripod for DSLRs..
i have the Slik Sprint Pro, and its only good for point and shoots like the coolpix P2 etc.
If you want small, light, check out Gitzo.
Yes, very pricey, but yes, damn stable, and holds enough weight. Very easy to lock and release the legs too.
lizzy said:the specs says it can support up to 2kg, so should be ok if my setup is within specs?
lizzy said:does it come with a quick release plate?
ExplorerZ said:no, but you can get a giottos 1 at ard $35 from cathay as well
lizzy said:how does it work? just screw in to the ball head? or do i need to get a adapter or something?
at home is pretty possible... but outdoor when wind blown... :dunno: :think:swiftdragon said:I got the Slik Sprint Pro and bought a benro ballhead with quick release for my travelling purposes. I used it at home with my 350D and have no major complaints. You pay what you get.