yea obviously the m5 mini is never going to replace a full sized tripod.
but it will of cos work where space is an issue / table top product shots / informal gatherings etc...
and like the ad shows of cos in video shooting...which i dont bother doing
like how many times u gone out and want to take group photo...and have to pass ur dslr to some bystander like a waiter?
i also would like to try it in a situation where shooting over a railing where some ppl put beanbags or whatever to stabilize...but instead stick the mini tripod over the railing.

This post has been edited by Everdying: May 1 2011, 01:38 PM

any advice for tripod around rm200? (with ball head)
gear is for D90... tq...

I believe for a d90 ( very good camera) you will need to spend a little bit more than Rm 200 to have a peace of mind that your camera is on a stable tripod. It's just too risky to have a good piece of equipment like the D90 supported on a flimsy tripod under Rm 200. Why not have a look at the jusino, which I believe is good value or even the lower end Benro's. If you can double your budget, then you may consider the Fotopro's c4i also.

fotopro c4i and c5i wat diff??

Not much, both are mag/alum bodies and 4 sections, and I believe the main difference would be that the c5i can be converted to a monopod from one of it's leg. It's also a bit more meatier which gives a more studier feel to it, but overall very similar characteristics. C4i is also the older model!

This post has been edited by kakulukia: May 2 2011, 03:47 PM

I think main difference is C4i has no monopod function and it is lower in height.

Fotopro C5i 2 in 1 Color Tripod
Fotopro C5i Colorful 2 in 1 Travel Tripod(+Monopod)

• CNC machined and harden anodized finishing body.
• 2 in 1 design,One leg can be released and used as a Monopod.
• Folded size:43cm
• Min operating H.:11cm
• Max operating H.:157cm
• Net weight:1.17kgs
• Loading capability:8kgs
• Max Tube:25mm diameter
• 4-section

Specification about Fotopro 51G Panhead
• Camera mounting screw:U1/4.
• Tripod mounting screw:U3/8.
• 36mm diameter ball.
• Net weight:400grams.
• Max Loading Capacity:12kgs.

Fotopro C4i Tripod
Specification of Tripod Leg
• Extended Max Height: 1380mm
• Min Oprerating Height: 105mm
• Folded Length: 405mm
• Maximum load: 6kg
• Net Weight: 0.97kg
• Max Tube Diameter: 22mm
• 4-section

Quick release plate Pan Ball Head with spirit level.
• High:87CM.
• Weight:340g.
• Load capability:6kg.
• Ball size:30 diameter.
• Camera mounting screw:U1/4.
• Tripod mounting screw:U3/8.

money wise, i will recommend the jusino 255.
a really worthwhile item costing less than rm400.
i just bought mine in penang with price a bit cheaper than shashinki.
i now have a vanguard alta 263 and jusino 255 lying in my room doing nothing...lol.

This post has been edited by onijoseph: May 2 2011, 05:56 PM

All, the china ones are pretty good nowadays. I mean what isn't made there anymore! They do strive to churn out quality stuff and value for money goods, so you just can't discount them anymore.

Actually china can produce good product, it depend on how much u going to pay them to produce a product

tq for ur kindness suggestion... this is wat i mean... i will double my budget!!
finally, i know wat range of tripod i will goin to purchase... tq ya!!

Cynox: that why i said everyone has diff opinion, and u fall to the latter one that are happy with what they have, nothing wrong.

but i disagree with u that benro is just another china pod, like saying iphone made from china is no diff from any other china phone, that's ignorance, not only benro has been around, they have many patents, its not easy to apply for patents. i even have a talk with Dr Koh, bout benro and jusino, he, quote "jusino quality can never come near to benro, even the carbons one" unquote. and, i actually upgraded from manfrotto (kinda forgot the model number, and i am big manfrotto fan, dislike benro too during that time) a 12kg pod(rm5xx), + a 8kg shiity ballhead(rm3xx), i sold it to upgrade to this benro, which is far more stable, it doesnt wobble like manfrotto that claimed 12kg. if i have not be ignorance and tested benro (listen many of my taiwan friend suggested, i would have spend that rm900 on benro A269) not only that, the plates that benro offers is enough so show benro is not just some small factory trying to make money out of desperate poor photographer.... not to mention their long trusted KS ball head is well known over the world. they are not cheap, for sure, and they aim is for people who know to appreciate their product.


but in the end, yes, try get something suit ur budget, but dont make claim like fotopro is better then benro or manfrotto. its like china made iphone replica, claiming its as good or better then the real iphone.

again, if you are just a casual photographer, go ahead on jusino or fotopro, nothing wrong. if u can appreciate benro, manfrotto or gitzo, and has the account that allow you to get them, by all means.

This post has been edited by ieR: May 3 2011, 03:39 PM

@ieR, thanks for the shares of experience of using Benro and Manfrotto and compared them. I am more convinced now after you elaborated rather than just a 1-liner saying Benro is good. Will take a note of Benro if i want to get another tripod in the future, which I think not very possible in near future unless my fotopro met with accident (touch wood ).

to set the record straight - I did not claim fotopro is better than benro since i never use benro. I am just doubting the difference between them is that much.

btw, have you tried fotopro? If not, how you know it is not as good as benro. Just joking.....

This post has been edited by Cynox: May 3 2011, 05:36 PM

Just got my Fotopro MGC 584 carbon fibre tripod today. Very happy with it and I have made comprisons with the other china brands before settling with this. All I can say is before you decide on any product do try out a few brands first that's within your budget, weigh the pro and cons before you decide. For me this tripod is very stable fully extended, light and good value for money. If I were to change anything, it'll be the ball head, to FLM, but that will be maybe a year from now.

good buy... your tripod bag is the multi-purpose carrying bag/stone bag or the newer conventional tripod bag? The monopod holster is actually good for carrying the tripod (as tripod, not monopod) at your waist. But I dun know whether it is pratical to do so since the tripod may swing to and fro when we walk around.

the carbon fibre texture and colour looks really great. If you disconnect the lower part of centre column, you will how light it is. almost lighter than plastic.

This post has been edited by Cynox: May 3 2011, 08:06 PM

im still deciding either to get benro c2691 or sirui t2205x... any advice?

ieR, i have been following this thread for a while. just want to know where can i see & test some of the benro tripod in KL / Selangor. been going around few shops but not really much choices and never see a benro until now. interested to get this kit Transfunctional Travel Angel - AL Twist Lock A1691TB0 or combination of Travel Flat Tripods - AL Twist Lock Legs A1190T + B Series - Double Action Ball Heads B0. it will be more on traveling and casual purposes. not going into carbon fibre for now but later on. if happen you know where is the place, PM me the contact no. yours help is much appreciated.

other forumers, your good suggestion of jusino or fotopro will be in my consideration also. yours review is helpful for others that still looking for a decent tripod.

let keeps this forum alive and everyone are free to give their opinions and critics.

That right, I went tru the whole demo with the salesguy, and very impressed with it. Length at 400mm and weight of 1.5 kg is just perfect for travel. Build quality also is top notch. My tripod bag is just the normal conventional one.. What is the multi-purpose carry/stone bag?. Haven't used it in the field yet so not sure if the holster is an issue.

this is the first generation multi-purpose tripod "bag"



this is the second generation bag we got, which is way much better for protection. Too bad they leave out the first gen carrying bag, else even better with extra. Btw, the tripod bag is very good quality, i think worth at least RM50 by itself.



This post has been edited by Cynox: May 3 2011, 10:46 PM

The second pic is exactly the one I have (2nd gen) and yes I agree it is a Nice fit carrying case and well paded. The one in the first pic is very useful if you want added stability by loading stuff on to the bag between the legs. I have also seen these things somewhere that you can unfold and latch onto your tripod legs, but I can't remember where!

This post has been edited by kakulukia: May 4 2011, 09:19 AM

ours also can do that actually, just rotate the hidden screw out from the centre column and screw on the hook provided and hook your camera bag on it to add the weight/stability of the tripod.