02 November 2006

My new tripod

After waiting for a month, the tripod that I ordered from Shashinki finally arrived today. After taking many photos, I realised that I need a tripod especially when taking photos in low light or for night scenary. For the moment I cannot afford a VR (vibration reduction) lens, the one I am aiming for is the AFS Nikkor 18-200mm f3,5-5.6 lens which would cost me about RM3,000-00 which is almost the same price as my camera. For the moment, the tripod which cost about 10% of the price of the lens will be able to quench "my thirst".

I am pleased with the tripod which has everything a tripod can offer"
  • Mounting plates (2 pieces) instead of the old screw on type mounting
  • Long extend able legs (solid too)
  • A weight hook in the middle of the tripod to make the tripod steadier
  • The tripod legs can be screwed up to make available metals studs
  • A very mobile ball joint that links the mounting plates to the tripod to enable easily tilting of the camera.

After mounting the camera on the tripod, I managed to snap a sequence of photos using my new ML-L3 Wireless (Infra Red) Remote Control. Well, you will soon see some night scene photos after this.

4 comments:

SooHK said...

Do not expect too much on the VR lens. I am using an IS (Image Stabilizer) on my 400d, it is good but nothing beats a tripod. As it only helps up to 3 stop lower. So far I tested out my IS in my Melbourne trip, its ok. I did not bring along my Tripod but I uses some technique that I learn along the way. Lean along anything be it a pole, a bench seat, you see the differrence....

SooHK said...

Oh another trick is that I substitute the remote by using the timer, hahaha safe some money. However this is only good when you are using tripod. And be sure to do one thing, close the viewfinder by your hand as light going to the viewfinder will cause wrong exposure metering or close it with the cap that is found in the camera strap. I saw some night photos that you posted already, more please for us to enjoy...

Chan Kok Kuen said...

Soo, thanks for the compliments and advise. More photos from my Putrajaya trip will be posted soon. I like all the photos posted above and I printed out all of them at 5R size today.

If you was in KL this week end why not join me at Berjaya Time Square to shoot models at the KL Fashion Week.

SooHK said...

Sun or Sat? Will be in KL but my lens only until 85mm difficult for fashion shoot...