[SunChasersSG] - TCSS thread (Part I)


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Our big outings will likely be on weekdays only. On weekends we do our photography like commando-style... in small teams with a specific purpose/target.
You work long hours?

What are you trying to support with the monopod? You have a fast telephoto lens?
Benro is not bad. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think they have a CF monopod for just over $100.

Hi bro ZCA, weekend commando style - oso good for us to learn something from u all.:)

I sometime work long hours. Weekday will be very rush for me so only weekend can go.

I am looking for a tripod that 1 of the leg is a monopod, don know what that call, I am not sure whether this type of tripod is it good or not. As for tripod i am looking for CF bcos weight is one of my concern. (Now I am using Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 + 496RC2)

I am using 70-200 + TC (coming soon) so i hope to have a monopod to support...
 

Hi bro ZCA, weekend commando style - oso good for us to learn something from u all.:)

I sometime work long hours. Weekday will be very rush for me so only weekend can go.

I am looking for a tripod that 1 of the leg is a monopod, don know what that call, I am not sure whether this type of tripod is it good or not. As for tripod i am looking for CF bcos weight is one of my concern. (Now I am using Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 + 496RC2)

I am using 70-200 + TC (coming soon) so i hope to have a monopod to support...

Actually the 190CXPRO3 is not that light, even though it is CF. This is mainly due to the horizontal bar mechanism, adding a lot to the weight.
 

Check for me the prices for Alta Pro 284, 264, 254

264 is aluminium. 284 and 254 are all CF.

I got a feeling it will be quite expensive.

for the aluminium is 200ish, for all the cf alto pro is all 400ish and above...

cheers...:)
 

just back from Funan/Peninsula and dinner.
K13 boss not around. His dad was tending the shop. This dunno that dunno...in the end I just look see look see. Sorry DD123... couldn't help you much. The Alta Pro series looks very well made though... but at that price they're basically fighting the more established brands on perceived quality... tough..

Went to TK and then SLR Revo. Markins Q3E was $379 and the plates quite expensive. ~cough cough~ too much difference. Ebay here I come! Actually after that I saw the photoclam P33N, selling for $250. Wah... build quality also very good. But in order to put that "what if" thought out of my mind, I'm sticking with the Q3E.
 

Hi bro ZCA, weekend commando style - oso good for us to learn something from u all.:)

I sometime work long hours. Weekday will be very rush for me so only weekend can go.

I am looking for a tripod that 1 of the leg is a monopod, don know what that call, I am not sure whether this type of tripod is it good or not. As for tripod i am looking for CF bcos weight is one of my concern. (Now I am using Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 + 496RC2)

I am using 70-200 + TC (coming soon) so i hope to have a monopod to support...

Commando style means specific task accomplished by small team. So unfortunately we're already very full and cannot accommodate anyone else.

oh by the way, appreciate your effort to convince your friends that we're not here to 'show off' our photography skill, but rather to share as much as we know.
 

just back from Funan/Peninsula and dinner.
K13 boss not around. His dad was tending the shop. This dunno that dunno...in the end I just look see look see. Sorry DD123... couldn't help you much. The Alta Pro series looks very well made though... but at that price they're basically fighting the more established brands on perceived quality... tough..

Went to TK and then SLR Revo. Markins Q3E was $379 and the plates quite expensive. ~cough cough~ too much difference. Ebay here I come! Actually after that I saw the photoclam P33N, selling for $250. Wah... build quality also very good. But in order to put that "what if" thought out of my mind, I'm sticking with the Q3E.

:thumbsup: decision bro.. Swee lar bro

Come let me guide u :lovegrin:

http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Markins-Ballhead-Q-Ball-Q3-Emille-Black-Brand-New-/260632375252?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3caee66fd4
 

you :devil: you... :D

DONE!
A bit cheaper than the $302 one. But the QR plates how? Buy from mass sales in clubsnap?

Yah, if ebay no lobang , means leave u with only tat choice.. bor bian...hee.. but saved u quote a lot leh :)
 

errr... but I don't have gitzo traveller... so why pay extra for the T version? :)
 

Actually the 190CXPRO3 is not that light, even though it is CF. This is mainly due to the horizontal bar mechanism, adding a lot to the weight.

Commando style means specific task accomplished by small team. So unfortunately we're already very full and cannot accommodate anyone else.

oh by the way, appreciate your effort to convince your friends that we're not here to 'show off' our photography skill, but rather to share as much as we know.

DD123 - ya, is not that light (below 2kg) that is why not easy to bring oversea. Can advise me what tripod should I buy?? Thinking to change it. (I love gitzo but don know which one is good for me)

ZCA - OIC, no problem. Since it is full I believe u all have do a good job. :thumbsup: haha, no need to appreciate my effort. I didn do much, I didn convince them much. We are all friends BCOS we have the same hobby. U all are also my friends. For me, C&C is always welcome as this will let all of us learn more. :)
 

If you want to travel with it and have budget, then 1541T lor , and get the Markins Q3T
But if want abit cheaper than Sirui 2205X plus Q3 Emile ..... (Sirui is abit shorter, but bulkier and just about 100+ gm heavier than 1541T .... hehe
 

If you want to travel with it and have budget, then 1541T lor , and get the Markins Q3T
But if want abit cheaper than Sirui 2205X plus Q3 Emile ..... (Sirui is abit shorter, but bulkier and just about 100+ gm heavier than 1541T .... hehe

We have a new poison king......... :devil:
 

If you want to travel with it and have budget, then 1541T lor , and get the Markins Q3T
But if want abit cheaper than Sirui 2205X plus Q3 Emile ..... (Sirui is abit shorter, but bulkier and just about 100+ gm heavier than 1541T .... hehe

Oi oi... :)
I'm only looking for a ballhead. Already have my CF legs :)

I looked at the Sirui G20, which looks like a competent lil fella... but the quality of the finish... hmmm... I know NNB will surely make me regret it :)
 

DD123, our proposed outing to "Objective Peter" going ahead as scheduled on Saturday 17 July? Or postpone?

NNB, if outing going ahead and you need a lift, let me know!
My Q3E won't arrive in time for this weekend nor the Newbies Outing :cry: suck thumb and wait...
 

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