I am also thinking to get one . BTW , how much is the tripod and ball head?
Tripod is abt $480 (B4 10% off)
Ball head is abt $150 (After 10% off)
Total pocket damaged is $630............:sweat:
I think this set up will last me very long long.....
I am also thinking to get one . BTW , how much is the tripod and ball head?
Tripod is abt $480 (B4 10% off)
Ball head is abt $150 (After 10% off)
Total pocket damaged is $630............:sweat:
I think this set up will last a very long long.....
Just check up with the MS color, they quoted $360 for the tripod? I will get a ball head(486, less than 5kg ) will do .
Suggest you get a 488RC2.... The price diff not much...
And I felt 488RC2 is better than 486.....
If you want to save money in the long run, save up a bit more and get one of the Swiss made ballheads.
Isn't it about 50% more? But I agree that it is better, and that it is worth the price difference. After all, I bought it, so my money is where my mouth is
If you want to save money in the long run, save up a bit more and get one of the Swiss made ballheads.
The "buy the absolute best now and save money in the long run" argument is good, but fails to take into account what people can afford right now, or are prepared to spend. Or even what they need.
Sure, S$2000 on a top of the line CF Gitzo, with an Arca Swiss ball head is nice to have, and it will likely last you 20 years easily, probably more, but if you don't have the budget for it now, does that mean you go without a tripod for the next 5 years until you've saved enough?
My thoughts are : buy something good, and if you outgrow that, you can sell it when you upgrade. In the meantime, you have something to use.
The "buy the absolute best now and save money in the long run" argument is good, but fails to take into account what people can afford right now, or are prepared to spend. Or even what they need.
Sure, S$2000 on a top of the line CF Gitzo, with an Arca Swiss ball head is nice to have, and it will likely last you 20 years easily, probably more, but if you don't have the budget for it now, does that mean you go without a tripod for the next 5 years until you've saved enough?
My thoughts are : buy something good, and if you outgrow that, you can sell it when you upgrade. In the meantime, you have something to use.
There's a difference between what I said and "the absolute best".
Besides, how do you define 'something good'?
Just want to share with you all.
How the set up will be like with my 450D
Sorry for the blur pix.. using my PnS camera...:sweat:
Overall I felt the tripod with the ball head is very stable and solid too..
Once again.. Thanks..!!!
I just bought myself a Manfrotto 190XPROB and a 488 RC2 ballhead for 1,500 HKD (about SGD 270).
I think it is a decent set up. Total weight is 2.5 kg which i consider to be a bit on the heavy side.
But last time also carry M16 so hopefully wont die carrying this tripod around. :sweatsm:
pls note, the ball head rating of 8 kg is for normal operation #1. with what you have shown in #2, i think better less the rating by 50% or more.
Yes, determining if something is good enough to last at least a few years is tricky. Reading tons of reviews help, trying out for oneself is invaluable.
What's the Swiss made ballhead you recommend, BTW?
Yeah, that's a good way to start - the reviews. :thumbsup:
Just learn to look past any possible marketing or brand endorsement hype.
I kinda like the FOBA, but wished that I could afford an Arca Swiss.
to lennyl, can i recommend http://acratech.net/? i am currently using the Ultimate model, an over-the-top recommendation price-wise. not every1 can just buy it like its cheap... :embrass:
to lennyl, for SG$2000 u can have a CF Gitzo (any model) + Acratech (Ultimate?) + 2 QR plates (maybe 1 to lend frd to share tripod?). all 1st hand stuff with a few hundreds to spare. ;p