Any suggestion for light weight Tripod and backpack for DSLR D7100
any good brand please let me know
Also let me know good shop in KL from where genuine at reasonable price I can get

I m using Vanguard Uprise 46 for 2 years now. Very solid and robust in any condition.

I wouldn't get any bag that screams "CAMERA BAG" especially in Malaysia where there's quite a bit of theft/assault/muggling.

So in the end I got a simple sling bag and use pouches to stow my lenses and the camera goes into the a small camera pouch. You can easily DIY as well by using sweater or t shirts as cushion if you don't have pouches.

The last thing you would want is bad people targeting your bag.

Gitzo Traveler 1542t or 1544t with Markins Q3 Ballhead.

This is after trying Benro and Sirui.

Gitzo + Markins cost a bomb
Most people not willing to drop 2k+ 3k+ on their first tripod setup

Can go YL Camera in Jaya 33 and Pudu Plaza
There are other shop in Pudu Plaza too which sell accessories with a lot of choice

thanks for suggestion. I checked few shops esp in lowyat plazza .They donot have much variety of lowpro and not single piece for CASELOGIC brand

Low Yat most likely you will get kena chop price one

For backpack, i'm using something like this :

Read more here : https://photographylife.com/must-have-dslr-accessories


As for where to buy it, i never go lowyat....really chopping price. I prefer to purchase online and here are a few trustworthy supplier :

http://mauinsons.com/store/index.php?osCsi...db1f187fb1f9177
http://www.lazada.com.my/


Then for tripod, i use this brand : http://www.velbon.co.uk/ut_series.html
Very good and lightweight.

This post has been edited by michlove: Apr 8 2015, 09:54 AM

may i know where you get your velbon tripod? found a UT 45L at lelong for rm180.00. seems like a good buy for me.

mine was this one : http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/8862...n_Aluminum.html
Bought it from sashinki but i think now no stock d.
That time i bought around rm400++ but the model you found is ok too, just that it's not ball head. what i like about this brand is you can really fold up and fit into your backpack. I'm a girl ler and this is not heavy for me.


or you can consider this one : http://www.gstrapinuse.com/index.php?main_...products_id=891
quite good too.

This post has been edited by michlove: Apr 8 2015, 12:18 PM

5.1 feet is the max height with the centre column extended? If so, it's kinda short for a tripod especially in landscapes/architecture where sometimes the added height can really give you a substantial difference in perspective.

My Sirui R-1004 tripod extends up to around 1.75m which is about the same height as me. Really useful in some situations Of course, it comes with a heavier weight at 1.5kg but it isn't too bad since mine is not Carbon Fiber

To me it's good enough. And yeah, every person has their own way to photoshoot landscapes in certain heights and different angles. I can achieve different perspective even with this height so I guess skill is important too. I don't need a tripod taller than me. So it's up to each individual to get a tripod according to their budget and requirements.

I use the Beike PRO 999 and does the job well.. It cope with 2kg 400mm lens with no issues.Weigh wise is fair game.. For the biggie task I will just lug my 15 kg tripod and there will be quivers from weigh whinnies.. The one on display is Q999 which is similar to my 222. I will say the Pro 475 will be close..

there are compromise you have to make.. other issue which will harp on is ease of cleaning fine silt and sand off the system.. a pain if you like sea side photo.. the 999 is total strip down ability.

One last personal opinion.. dont go too cheap like the 222 i had that too and is sitting in the bottom drawer looking for a new owner..

Bag wise.. yes keep it brandless and that is good and prudent advice. Use padded bags that can fit your shopping bag or rug sack.. I do that and it fit into my ice cooler box too!! Unless you want to show and tell then different story..

This post has been edited by ChinWY: Apr 8 2015, 01:44 PM

oh yah, lucky u mention about the carbon fiber thing, i totally forgot bout that. Yeah, i chose CF cos I was going to Japan for winter and CF doesn't conduct the heat away the hands as quickly as aluminium. Now i remember why I bought that tripod

any specific model for manfrotto please let knoe

I use manfrotto 055XPRO4 carbon fiber with 498RC2 ball head.. Really sturdy and convenient to travel with..

How much it cost any idea

This one better