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09/25/2008 07:01:34 PM · #26 |
Silk make quite reasonable tripods that aren't too hard on the wallet.
I found this Silk tripod thread which may or may not help.
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09/25/2008 07:05:40 PM · #27 |
| You can pick two of the following when it comes to tripods: light, sturdy, cheap. You can't pick three. |
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09/25/2008 07:56:39 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
You can pick two of the following when it comes to tripods: light, sturdy, cheap. You can't pick three. |
Usually the case, but not always. |
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09/26/2008 08:34:16 AM · #29 |
So, as you might have read above i have got almost all my basic needs based primarily on some of the suggestions posted hre, so a big thanks to you all that contributed.
These are what i have now purchased:
- Canon 450D with a stock 18 - 55 mm IS Lens (Purchased from Ebay £430 delivered (but i get it next day, so i'm happy)
- Canon 1.8 50mm Mk2 Lens - (Purchased off ebay for £65 new)
- Hoya 52mm Circular Polarizing Lens (Purchased off ebay for £15)
- Sandisk Extreme III 4 Gig SDHC (Purchased off ebay for £20)
- Velbon 200R Tripod - (Purchased from local Camera shop with Free Bag £69.99)
- Camera Rucksack (Just bought the Lowepro 200 AW D Slr for £44 delivered)
- Battery Grip ((Just bought this one) Ebay Linkies £42 Delivered
- Leather Hand Strap (Just bought this one Linkies
- 10M Long Range Remote(Purchased from ebay £7.29 delivered)
- Canon 450D DVD that goes through all the settings and gives example situations, i will find this helpful rather than read the manual, lol. (£10 Amazon)
Grand Total so far: £647 a little over my budget, but to be fair, i think i did pretty well considering the amount of things i got . I'm happy and i look forward to posting my pics again in the near future. |
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09/30/2008 07:15:57 AM · #30 |
Well today is the day that my camera arrives and i am very very excited. Most of my accessories have arrived too. The bag is the only think yet to arrive but i can wait for that.
I have not been this excited in a long time. :) |
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