Recent content by tophee

I think I'm erring towards the mefoto backpack tripod. Partly due to the hook to hang a bag off for stability. I've a backpack for my camera, its a manfrotto one which is not super secure as the zips are not lockable. Due to some sand in my general lens, I'm thinking about a short zoom, such...

I've got crash plan as my online backup and I'm taking usb3 hard drive.

Hi, Apologies for slow reply. Been away for a few days. While I was away I had a chance to use the Tameron 16-300mm. I thought it was quite good, but not overwhelemed by it. What do other people out there think?

Hi guys, Thanks for the input. Given me much more to think about. I like the sound of the Pod. The 50mm is saying as its only the nifty 50. Hardly any weight and the image quality is amazing. Mmm, perhaps you're right Chris... It could well be the same factory. I will have to compare. Byker...

Hi Adrian, I'll have a look at it.

Yes. Think I'm looking at either the two MeFoto tripods or perhaps the Manfotto BeFree one.

Not lots and lots the sub £200 mark would be nice. Nearer £100 would be even nicer. I'm trying to balance not spending too much money but getting somethign that can be lugged around the world, cope with a few knocks and still hold my camera steady.

Thanks :) Yes, the weight will be a pain. I just loaded up my camera bag with all I have (including laptop and chargers) as I'm away for the weekend. Hopefully lugging all this around will build my muscles. So any thoughts on light(ish) tripods? I am erring towards the MeFoto because of the...

I take your point that a small compact wold indeed be a lighter way of doing things. We are planning to be away for a significant amount of time, so I either take what I've got and use it or sell it because it'll just sit in storage for at least a year possibly longer.

Thanks for your input guys. I am thinking of taking all my lenses including the wide angle. I used it a lot when in HK last. I made a slight mistake my general lens is Canon EFS 17-85mm (I was going from memory). I'll always take my 50mm as it is light and awesome. For the UWA I was thinking...

Hi Guys, Look at this my first post ;-) Anyway, I am about to take an extended trip (End of October) starting in India (6 months) and then planning to head eastwards ending up at some point in NZ anywhere between a year or two later. My plan is lots of photos and I am trying to work out what...