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Jul 13, 2010 19:10 | #1

Ive decided on getting a SLIK tripod, i really dont want to spend more than 130-150.

There are few option.

The 700DX http://www.amazon.com …/B0002EXF38/ref=de_a_smtd. At 139. Weights 7 pounds :eek: .

The 400DX. http://www.amazon.com …F8&qid=1279065704&sr=1-10. At 129 . Weights 5.6 pounds. Max load 9.9 pounds

And the 500DX http://www.samys.com …+with+4-Way+Quick+Release. At 129. Weights 5.47 pounds. Max load 5-10 pounds.

What are my other options in this price range. I am using a T1i, largest lens at the moment is a 70-200. Might get a 400mm in the future.

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Jul 13, 2010 19:13 | #2

Wow i just saw this too, how is this compared. http://www.overstock.com …=14110944&ci_sku=12235258

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Jul 13, 2010 20:19 | #3

I would go for the 500dx, I think it's the best comprimise as it's comparable in spec to the 400dx but has a bit extra height and it weighs significantly less than the 700dx

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Jul 14, 2010 00:50 | #4

I think your right, anyone know why amazon doesn't have the 500dx with the head, its just the legs.

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Jul 14, 2010 01:04 | #5

I have the 700dx and it's a beast of a pod. And can't beat it for the price. Honestly, should just go with the legs and shop around for the right head. It's much more important than the legs.

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Jul 14, 2010 01:04 | #6

V-Wiz wrote in post #10532441

I think your right, anyone know why amazon doesn't have the 500dx with the head, its just the legs.

The amazon listing for the 500dx with a pan and tilt head is from Adorama, if you go directly through Adorama you get free shipping for a total of 129.95.

http://www.adorama.com/SLP500DX.html

A lot of the time buyers want to reuse their old tripod heads or pair the tripod up with a more highly specified ball head etc.

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Jul 14, 2010 02:08 | #7

Awesome thanks, I noticed on adorama the picture doesn't show the leg paddings, however the one on samys site does show with padding.

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Jul 14, 2010 03:39 | #8

V-Wiz wrote in post #10532727

Awesome thanks, I noticed on adorama the picture doesn't show the leg paddings, however the one on samys site does show with padding.

I'd contact Helen Oster (from Adorama) here on POTN and confirm it with her before you order.

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=158457

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Jul 14, 2010 04:24 | #9

lannes wrote in post #10532958

I'd contact Helen Oster (from Adorama) here on POTN and confirm it with her before you order.

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=158457

don't expect a quick reply, she is on vacation right now in UK.

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Jul 14, 2010 09:41 | #10

Thank you, ill do that.

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Jul 14, 2010 18:19 | #11

V-Wiz wrote in post #10534175

Thank you, ill do that.

I'll check it out & come back to you (from very wet England....)

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Jul 14, 2010 19:08 | #12

HelenOster wrote in post #10537368

I'll check it out & come back to you (from very wet England....)

. Thank you.

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Jul 19, 2010 15:30 | #13

V-Wiz wrote in post #10530774

Wow i just saw this too, how is this compared. http://www.overstock.com …=14110944&ci_sku=12235258

BTW dont buy that brand, it is not suitable for any form of photography.

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Jul 19, 2010 17:37 | #14

lol, thanks for the heads up.

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Jul 19, 2010 20:55 | #15

Furner wrote in post #10565734

http://www.overstock.com/Electronics...i_sku=12235258

BTW dont buy that brand, it is not suitable for any form of photography.

WHAT!! I have the $40 version and it was perfectly fine for my 3 week trip to China. I still use it as the travel pod. Yes, it's no comparison to my SLIK 700 but can't beat it for the price.

So, do you have one? or just judging the item by its cover?

25 seconds, portrait mode. How's this different between a $40 pod versus $400?

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