the velbon tripod is useless, im guessing ur getting it free with ur SLR.
Remote switch isn't really a priority because of its limited usage, not to mention that your tripod is so shaky that it wouldnt matter if u had a remote.

For now, i'd say you're downgrading since you're loosing out on a flash, a portrait lens and a telephoto... in exchange for a kit lens on a better body.


For wildlife, u need a telephoto
For action, u want a fast lens that's wide. u could survive with 17-55 kit, but prob. not for long... plus it depends what action. Are u talking about rad skateboarding effects or hockey games?

Indeed. They do last forever. BUT! what im saying is that the 300$ could be better invested somewhere else for now since the pocket wiz's aren't necessary yet (example: second flash)



Triggering an action shot in the olympics from a couple hundred meters away lol

nah buy the tripod for £25 and get the switch free

i wouldnt have got the tripod and switch if i hadnt have wanted to take pictures of fireworks and lightning

the pros say its impossible to take photos without having both of these things (mirror lockup)


yeah the olympus is ok but its not digital so nvm

+the olympus+kit was free

i agree, but having an unstable tripod is like having none at all. It'll def. entertain u for a while though but it won't be long before u realize u need a better one
I have one of those velbons and god... i hate it lol.

Im being too cheap to buy a good solid manfrotto and head!!

This post was edited by Aquaphire on Dec 19 2008 09:05am

im sure it will be fine for use occasionally! and if it wobbles ill just put a few sandbags on it xD

Used to use my father's camera's (Canon 10D with 24mm 1.4 mostly) when I still lived at home.

However, ever since moving out, I was without a camera, so bought myself a nice pocket one: the canon powershot G10. It's awesome.

$300 is nothing. I get about $800-$1000/month.

Hey! Welcome! I've seen ya post here a couple of times . Welcome back!

Name: Chantal
Exp: Uhm, started about 4 years ago, with a p&s. Had my SLR for a year now. Dunno what you'd call exp from that Taught myself.

Body: Canon EOS 400D
Lenses: 18-55mm (standard, blah) & Tamron 28-80mm. Getting a Sigma 10-20mm later.
Flash: Speedlite 430EX

& other standard stuff, like tripods, filters, etc.

CHANTAL!! I won the shirt haha.
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Lol. That was random. You now officially have a nerd shirt!