Official Canon 550D User Thread Part III

[Indescribable]

Depends on you.I got a Benro A300EX aluminium tripod for $158.Though its long when kept,its light:thumbsup:

I see, then what kind of requirement should the tripod be in order to hold the camera? I guess I shall go mass sale and have a look out

 

[cleonbus]

I see, then what kind of requirement should the tripod be in order to hold the camera? I guess I shall go mass sale and have a look out

A few factors...

Height
Weight
Stability
Price

Yeah...do go to mass sales and have a look

 

[Jonathan Ang]

Bro, if you care about weight, get the T1204, which is much lighter. I got myself a T2204 cos I don't mind the additional add on weight, and in fact the legs are thicker which is more stable. The value added features for the T2204 is that it has retractable spikes at the bottom of the legs whilst the T1204 doesn't.

Do consider on your purchase, whether you want light or stable.

The Canon flash is definite better in terms of it's sync and ttl, but still, it's Di622 still can't take on the 430ex. Partly it's the sync, ttl, and the LCD screen. Sad to say, I'm using a Di622, cos I don't use flash often, except for events etc. And it's much more cheaper.

One main problem is that the Di622 doesn't have it's firmware that can support wireless off camera flash triggers. So, I might be getting an additional Di866 flash which is $370, last checked at Alan Photo.

Here's his recommendation

Thanks you guys for the advise! I guess I will get kit2, and lets say I left with $80, how much more will I need to top in to get a decent tripod?

Personally, I'm using the Benro A300EX @ 150 (from MS color when I bought my kit so got disc). Decent enough for your usage, but i will - in the future - like say 2 to 3 yrs time, upgrade!

Depends on which tripod you get.Fotopro/Fancier and Benro are within your budget

As he said

 

[Indescribable]

A few factors...

Height
Weight
Stability
Price

Yeah...do go to mass sales and have a look

As in! How do I know if the tripod can hold the 550d with 18-135mm lens?

 

[cleonbus]

As in! How do I know if the tripod can hold the 550d with 18-135mm lens?

Weight...i already stated down...

 

[Jonathan Ang]

As in! How do I know if the tripod can hold the 550d with 18-135mm lens?

The tripod will have stats the. the A300EX can hold up to 4 KG IIRC

 

[Indescribable]

Here's his recommendation



Personally, I'm using the Benro A300EX @ 150 (from MS color when I bought my kit so got disc). Decent enough for your usage, but i will - in the future - like say 2 to 3 yrs time, upgrade!



As he said

Weight...i already stated down...

Ok thank guys, shall do research during these few months before I get it at end of year. Hopefully the price will drop ^^

 

[cleonbus]

The tripod will have stats the. the A300EX can hold up to 4 KG IIRC

Minus the weight of the ball-head should be about 3.5kg.But your camera will be only max 1.5kg lor...so don't need to worry

 

[cleonbus]

Ok thank guys, shall do research during these few months before I get it at end of year. Hopefully the price will drop ^^

I don't think the price will drop...unless a new model comes out

 

[Indescribable]

I don't think the price will drop...unless a new model comes out

Yeah i know. Well hopefully will be able to join the outing that you always organize in future haha!

 

[cleonbus]

Yeah i know. Well hopefully will be able to join the outing that you always organize in future haha!

Sure...

 

[Jonathan Ang]

Yeah i know. Well hopefully will be able to join the outing that you always organize in future haha!

Sure...

Me too lol. I'm never good with getting outing slots :bsmilie:

 

[cleonbus]

Me too lol. I'm never good with getting outing slots :bsmilie:

Haha...actually for my outings i'll announce it through FB or kopitiam thread so members can pre-book

 

[Jonathan Ang]

I still probably need an SMS subscription LOL!

 

[cleonbus]

I still probably need an SMS subscription LOL!

Good idea!How about $5 per month?:bsmilie:

Joking only hor:bsmilie::bsmilie:

 

[kenji87]

hey, just switch over from another setup to Canon . on 550d now and it feels great .. using olympus om lens on it .. works great .

 

[takashi miyo]

It is up to you. But you can but "cheap" from ebay here.

I had got mine in ebay and so far it has been okay.

thanks again!

 

[soons]

4) you wanna shoot some chio models at IT fair, WCG:
dang, no flash cannot ah!

I am starting to shoot people without flash. lolx

But is He wants to shoot people, 50mm F1.8 is a good start. A lot of portrait shooter start with that lens.

ISO 1000

Canon 10-22mm USM

ISO 3200

50mm F2.8

 

[Sn0wMaN]

yesterday went for bike track day... took a few photo with 55-250. 1st time i am using the lens and it heavy feel to me.. I love the zoom up close look but it is quite hard to take photos when u r at a near distance because it is a zoom lens... I took it under a hot sun at the track.. maybe is my skill not that good.. the color doesnt stand out that much even i swtich to daylight WB. I wouldnt say will might consider to but my 55-250 lens (wat i use was my fren's lens) but it wouldnt be 1st lens that i consider cause i prefer taking portirts and landscape...

 

[killerslayer92]

yesterday went for bike track day... took a few photo with 55-250. 1st time i am using the lens and it heavy feel to me.. I love the zoom up close look but it is quite hard to take photos when u r at a near distance because it is a zoom lens... I took it under a hot sun at the track.. maybe is my skill not that good.. the color doesnt stand out that much even i swtich to daylight WB. I wouldnt say will might consider to but my 55-250 lens (wat i use was my fren's lens) but it wouldnt be 1st lens that i consider cause i prefer taking portirts and landscape...

55-250 isnt that heavy.. u hvnt tried other lenses yet. try changing the saturation in ur picture styles