Canon Rebel Xsi Club III - EOS 450D Only

[twitism]

Everyone...the challenge thread and topic is up. Come take a look here for the guidelines.

thanx bro for starting the thread! jiayou everyone! =)

 

[michy]

Everyone...the challenge thread and topic is up. Come take a look here for the guidelines.

Sounds fun!

lol yeah there's a branch at MS... i always go there to get my stuffs.. not too bad service.. can look for Jeff.. quite a nice guy

although some of the peeps here have bad experience there.. but i think since u're a girl.. everywhere will be fine la.. haha just be careful of the prices

Cool.. i'll prob head down to MS branch this weekend.

 

[FVTPL]

Just gotten my 450D 2 days ago. Was looking around for a tripod.

Which would you guys recommend? I was reading this http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433241

Or should I get this http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-718B-Tripod-Integrated-Carrying/dp/B00018U7J0 ?

Sorry for all the inconvenience caused.

Thanks!

 

[benghui]

what's your budget? cos getting the manfrotto from amazon I estimate would cost around S$180 (its US$95x1.53 + shipping say S$30) - the manfrotto does not have a detachable head which means you cannot upgrade the head attachment to say a hydrostatic ballhead (basically you're stuck with what it comes with). Also the max load capacity is a low 2.5kg which means you can't have too many accessories such as external flash unit or use heavy lens (eg 70-200)

i believe you have read the yong nuo review so i wldn't go into that. if it's between these 2 i'd say yong nuo cos it's cheaper & it has a higher max load. but if u have deep pockets (say $200 or more) you can get a much better tripod. i'd advice you to look around more - read more reviews, personally handle the tripods @ the various shops. i myself am still looking for a tripod but haven't decided yet.

hope this helps =)

 

[FVTPL]

thanks for pointing out the differences, I really appreciate it.

i am more inclined towards the yong nuo because like you said, it seems to have a better built and rather value for money.

wonder what other options are available?

 

[gman23xx]

thanks for pointing out the differences, I really appreciate it.

i am more inclined towards the yong nuo because like you said, it seems to have a better built and rather value for money.

wonder what other options are available?

Yupp, if you are on a tight budget, get a YongNuo or a Benro tripod. The Manfrotto one you mentioned is more useful for Camcorders or Digicams.


If you really want a Manfrotto, you need to fork up alot of money. I recently bought a Manfrotto tripod and Manfrotto head. Cost me close to $300. Feels really solid and lasting.


Down side, is there is no bag provided for Manfrotto tripods. The tripods come with lifetime warranty and the head comes with a 5 year warranty. All well greased and no maintainence needed.


GMAN

 

[benghui]

if you are willing to invest in manfrotto i'd suggest you get the 190Xprob ~ $180 (without head) + 056 3-way head (similar to the 718B you were looking at) = around $220 pretty good investment cos the tripod itself can last darn long if u treat it good

here's some links to help you look
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384016


http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=263514

 

[gman23xx]

if you are willing to invest in manfrotto i'd suggest you get the 190Xprob ~ $180 (without head) + 056 3-way head (similar to the 718B you were looking at) = around $220 pretty good investment cos the tripod itself can last darn long if u treat it good

here's some links to help you look
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384016


http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=263514

Prices have went up. Cheapest i could get quoted was 190. Though i didn't pay that price. Kekeke...


GMAN

 

[gman23xx]

Saw the PHOTTIX MO thread, was wondering which remote control to get? Wired or wireless? Wireless looks cool. Or should i get a original canon remote?


GMAN

 

[benghui]

i'd say wireless and no not canon original cos it's just not worth the money

 

[gman23xx]

i'd say wireless and no not canon original cos it's just not worth the money

Wireless cost $46 and wired cost $16. Haha.


gman

 

[whatcamerashouldibuy]

Gman: get the phottix cleon one lar, which is the 46 dollars one. the original one too ex, not very worth it i would say. but it's up to u in the end. suggest that u save that difference of a hundred and 50 for rainy days. i thought the 46 bucks one can act as wired and wireless?

 

[whatcamerashouldibuy]

i'd say wireless and no not canon original cos it's just not worth the money

agree!

 

[benghui]

if i'm not wrong the wireless is a set which can be used as wired...not sure how this works though

 

[gman23xx]

if i'm not wrong the wireless is a set which can be used as wired...not sure how this works though

Yeah, it works both ways. I'm going to pre-order that. Depends if they have my model.


gman

 

[3in1c]

Yeah, it works both ways. I'm going to pre-order that. Depends if they have my model.
gman

Yes they have. Wireless very useful indeed...go orchard, set up tripod and take a seat somewhere near. OTOT until happie.

 

[RyanG]

thanks thanks. I'll probably go down by myself. Being a ger, scared a bit lah. later kenna intimidated by them.

btw, there's a branch at MS as well right? I supposed they should sell the cams at the same price?

I suggest you get an e-quote so that everything is black and white so that both branches can offer the same price to you.

 

[JacKCZC]

Dear All 450d bro,

Just to check with ur all, did anyone update on the 450d firmware??
Do it necessary for the updating?
& lastly will it be harmful to the camare setting if any thing went wrong during updating by newbies like me??

Thanks

 

[jasonteoch]

i have got the wireless set and it is very useful

 

[jasonteoch]

Dear All 450d bro,

Just to check with ur all, did anyone update on the 450d firmware??
Do it necessary for the updating?
& lastly will it be harmful to the camare setting if any thing went wrong during updating by newbies like me??

Thanks

i have updated my firmware when i got my camera. but i dont know if the setting will be overwrite. but most important is to fully charge up the battery.