Hi. I am a newbie in here, so hope that we can interact more with one another regarding photography. I just need to ask where are the best places to buy good tripods? And what brand of tripods are good in the market right now?
rickykoh1983 said:Hi. I am a newbie in here, so hope that we can interact more with one another regarding photography. I just need to ask where are the best places to buy good tripods? And what brand of tripods are good in the market right now?
rickykoh1983 said:ok. Thanks a lot for the advice. If let's say I'm looking for a tripod with a budget of around $200++ and for Canon Powershot S2 IS, any advices?
rickykoh1983 said:Thanks. But is there any specific or well-known brands that I need to consider? Let's say I need it to bring around. Any good advices?
P.S. Sorry for my ignorance. What does CP stand for?
yes like what blazer have said, slik sprint pro is probably good enough for S2. and it is super duper light as well 800g+, price wise i believe is <$90... i got it 1/2 yr ago at $90 but it comes with a lowepro memory card pouch, super mini lenspen and a useless lowepro PDA pouch. :thumbsup:rickykoh1983 said:ok. Thanks a lot for the advice. If let's say I'm looking for a tripod with a budget of around $200++ and for Canon Powershot S2 IS, any advices?
Anyway, some of the well-known brands for tripod are Manfrotto, Slik, Giotto and Gitzo. For the Gitzo CF (Carbon Fiber) Series, it can easily cost up till $700+.
rickykoh1983 said:Thanks. So actually, what is the best brands that I should consider in the market?
my favourite place is Buy&Sell right here in CS a few months old tripod can costs up to $100 less compared to a new one and it looks like new!rickykoh1983 said:Hi. I am a newbie in here, so hope that we can interact more with one another regarding photography. I just need to ask where are the best places to buy good tripods? And what brand of tripods are good in the market right now?
blazer_workz said:there are a few common brands around in Singapore..like Slik, Manfrotto, Gitzo, Giotto, Benro, Feisol, Digipod, PPCP, and a few more less well known or too expensive for me to know..
blazer_workz said:to me i think when it comes to buying a tripod the brand isn't so important..
Points to consider:
1.) Weight capability
2.) Min. & Max. Working Height (w/ center column down)
3.) Ease of use (quick release legs/turning knobs legs/quick release pates for camera)
4.) Preference of use (ball head/pan head)
5.) Tripod Weight (do u bring ur tripod for travelling)
6.) frequency of use
the 6 pointers above will definitely outweigh the brand..
in order to help u further in deciding..let me elaborate a little bit more..
base on point 1 - do u intend to get a DSLR soon..if yes, get one with better weight capability, no harm getting a over power tripod tat is more stronger and more steady than for ur camera..
base on point 2 - how tall are u? what is the comfortable working height? how low do u intend to setup?
base on point 3 & 4 - are u a bird shooter? or insect shooter? if yes, then the speed to deploy ur tripod is quite important..hence can go for those quick release legs using clips ones..decide on what u often shoot, and pick ur choice of heads..
base on point 5 - do u intend to carry the tripod overseas for shooting..if yes, then some of the carbon fiber series must be considered..'cos they are lighter to carry around..
base on point 6 - if u r going to have it just for shooting fireworks every year..then just go to Carrefoure and get those $30~$50 range ones..they do serve well..
there are a few common brands around in Singapore..like Slik, Manfrotto, Gitzo, Giotto, Benro, Feisol, Digipod, PPCP, and a few more less well known or too expensive for me to know..
compro_1975 said:cathay is a good place to choose from, and ya u need to noe ur budget and the weight etc bef buying