hey guys,

i need a tripod and my budget is around 200, 250 the maximum
can give some recommendations? it would be best if i could purchase it within klang valley

thkz a million

interest in Joby Gorilla Pod?

just make sure its heavy and same height as u....

This comes in very handy, but pricey for something of this height. But can be attached to light poles and tree brances to compensate for the lack of height.

Threadstarter didnt specify what type? Looking for those 5ft ones? To be used on P&S cam, Prosumer or DSLR?

not considering coz it doesnt suits my needs

any brand which it falls under the price range of 200 u can recommend me?

oops, sorry for not mentioning, using it on dslr, i do need a tripod which reaches my height (5feet +). mainly use to take art works and scenery pic...so i hope to purchase a sturdy 1, n i cant complaint bout the weight as cheap tripod often not made by lightweight materials

This post has been edited by zeroexz: Oct 5 2007, 06:19 PM

if u're using it on DSLR, i think it's best to save, and double up your budget before getting any tripod, getting a good instead of keep upgrading..
my personal favorite is the manfrotto 190XproB, leg alone cost around RM430-450.
those cheap one wont do the work, it's either they dun last long, not sturdy, or your camera weight will outgrown them very soon.. i'm saving up for a good manfrotto too..

Not only your favourite. Mine as well as many a photographer yet to own one. But like always, the price....

i wanted a manfrotto too, but it would take me years to save the monye to purchase it, i need sumthing now in helping my mum to picture her drawings and art works

oh..means mostly for indoor use har? just get one with a decent quality la..no need manfrotto since you are not gonna bring it out often...

yup, tats right, any brand u can advise me? or also victory would b fine?

mr frind bought a vistory tripod for rm300+ he was quite unlucky though...its legs went loose after 8 days...but it its more of luck if you buy those type of brands... he was so piss off coz while he was adjusting the legs the whole thing tumbled over...his kitlens cracked..lucky body no problem...haha...so he straight went for manfrotto...but since you are using for indoors..i don think there would be any problem...

what body and lens u using now? got external flash gun? battery grip?
if it's just a basic body with kit lens, u can still use a budget ones that cost around 50-70, if u have batt grip or a heavy lens or a flash gun, then u dont wanna risk your system.. mine is just a 350D with batt grip, horizontal shooting still ok, but cant shoot portrait with the cheap canon tripod. add on a flash gun, even the horizontal shooting became unstable, it's like the whole tripod gonna collapse..

300, tat was expensive. i will try to check as much as possible when i purchase den, dun wanna ends up like ur friend

i m using 400d + batt grip with kit
i did borrow those cheapo canon tripod from a friend, n its true tat the tripod is like going to collapse when i put my cam with batt grip on. but he needs the tripod soon so i would hv to purchase 1 myself

just get one with a balanced weight and sturdy... yes..check thoroughly before you buy

if u think the tripod cant hold, then dun force it.. remove the batt grip, better safe than sorry..

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Added on October 16, 2007, 2:23 pmsearch hard enough, and u will find 1.. got myself a used manfrotto 055proB with 141RC head for RM450 today...

This post has been edited by kevin613: Oct 16 2007, 02:23 PM

That 141RC head, which type is it? ball head / three way / etc. I cant find it in the manfrotto website. And 055proB, how tall does it go? suitable to take picture of someone standing? rm450 for the set? where did u get em?

I'm looking for a tripod to replace the ones i got for free when i got my 350d. Gonna use to to take potrait photos as well as macro and scenery photos. Can suggest a suitable tripod? Budget around 400-500.

with the price... i think got Sakure around that price.. not that heavy.. and there is a hanger in the midle that you can out bag in it to Stable it. not sure what model....but that should be fine for you...

Personally, better go for "manfrotto" as it's can be vertical and horizontal adjust for Macro used... and more stable, as your camera will be more expensive and expose to danger when using lighter pod, and somemore when u add on, ur light weight pod will be useless...

This post has been edited by GoodMorning: Oct 22 2007, 04:42 PM

ManF which model?

the 141RC is an old model, but as long as it works fine, who cares if its old or new model...
it's a 3 way head btw, holds up to 6KG.
the 055ProB maximum height is around 176CM, taller than me when fully extended, add on the head, i think the camera is standing @ around 180CM .. and minimum height is around 11cm, which will be perfect for macros.
the center column can be placed horizontally for special purpose and macro. mine is bought as used set, but still in very very good condition.
if ur budget is around RM500, i think u can get the 190XproB with a ball or 3 way head for RM500+, the 190XproB is slightly smaller and lighter than the 055proB, but the center column can be placed horizontally without removing it, so, more convenient. if u have more budget, then take a look at the latest 055XproB, it can hold more weight compared to 190 series. the 055 and 190 series should be the best selling model from manF.

Any suggestions as to where to get the best prices for ManF's?

I've seen some over at 1Utama but not sure if the prices are the best on offer and if they had the 190.