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01-28-2010, 12:54 PM
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If you are interested i have a Manfrotto 190CX3 with a Manfrotto 488RC2 ball head that i would let go of if your interested. Selling because i have a heavy setup thats not suited for this lens. I'm going to buy a stronger tripod and gimbal head combo for my support. Lemme know if your interested  Google the combo! It's awesome and pretty light! Supported my 5D MKII and 70-200 F2.8 super stable! Bought in Dec 09, used maybe 4 times. |
What do you guys think of Boostslut's combo for my needs?
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01-28-2010, 05:58 PM
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488RC2 exceeds your needs as of now. I would go for it as it will last you quite some time.. until you get a birding lens like boostslut.
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01-28-2010, 11:17 PM
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Oh goodie, 5 posts already!
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A popular setup from what i've been reading is the Manfrotto 055XPROB + 488RC2.
I want the 055XPROB, but i'm split on 2 ball heads.. the Manfrotto 488RC2 or Giottos MH 1301-656. Similar ball head design, except the Giottos has friction control. I believe the Giottos is also able to handle more weight.
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That's the setup I've been reading up upon too. I ordered the 055xprob and instead of the 488rc2, I went for its successor, the 498rc2.
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01-28-2010, 11:52 PM
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That's the setup I've been reading up upon too. I ordered the 055xprob and instead of the 488rc2, I went for its successor, the 498rc2.
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where did you find the 498rc2?
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01-29-2010, 01:14 AM
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$800 on a tripod, ouch. Nice rig though. How much does 055CL legs and a 322RC2 grip go for now a days Jason? I can't remember how much I spent on mine back in the day :S.
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01-29-2010, 01:48 AM
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$800 on a tripod, ouch. Nice rig though. How much does 055CL legs and a 322RC2 grip go for now a days Jason? I can't remember how much I spent on mine back in the day :S.
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055CL? It's not in the current catalogue, so it's probably discontinued. The 055XB is $226.95. The 322RC2 is $198.95. Sub-total: $425.90. Total with taxes & RS Photo Forum member discount: $429.31. Manfrotto/Gitzo raised their prices quite a bit in early 2009, so they did go up by about 20% in some cases.
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01-29-2010, 07:08 PM
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Well good thing I bought mine several years ago, lol.
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01-29-2010, 09:26 PM
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055CL? It's not in the current catalogue, so it's probably discontinued. The 055XB is $226.95. The 322RC2 is $198.95. Sub-total: $425.90. Total with taxes & RS Photo Forum member discount: $429.31. Manfrotto/Gitzo raised their prices quite a bit in early 2009, so they did go up by about 20% in some cases.
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wait what? we have discounts @ beau? wahhh! 
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02-09-2010, 05:02 PM
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Naw, i'm planning on a 3 series Gitzo and a Jobu gimbal head |
OH MY!!!!! 
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02-11-2010, 10:38 PM
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Thanks guys, this thread has been helpful. I've been feeling a little left out with all those night shots being posted on the daily thread. I think I'm going to go with the 190XBpro with a 486R2 head
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02-11-2010, 10:47 PM
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since im lazy to start a new thread is this tripod any good
http://www.bccamera.com/index.php?ma...oducts_id=3750
it falls in my price range
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02-11-2010, 11:41 PM
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Slik is what I had before moving onto Manfrotto. They are pretty good for the gear you listed on your sig.
As long as you don't mount some 2lbs+ lenses with full camera (5DII or more) you should be fine.
And I can't remember the model exactly, but there's a Slik model that comes with a good hook (read metal) at the bottom of center. I used to just hang my camera bag on it to provide some extra weight. You might want to do just that because the very reason I moved to Manfro was because at the time I was crazy shooting on hills like Xmas hill, Mt. Tolmie in Victoria. And with the wind on top of the hill, the Slik was shaking quite a bit to provide good stable shots.
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02-12-2010, 03:31 PM
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Last edited by lilaznviper; 02-12-2010 at 03:38 PM.
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02-12-2010, 09:50 PM
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I STILL don't get it
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Last edited by !genesis; 05-15-2018 at 09:26 AM.
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02-12-2010, 10:46 PM
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I'd go with Manfrotto, as it's easy to get parts if something breaks. Most likely higher quality too.
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Originally Posted by !genesis
How do the 488RC 2 / 4s compare to something like an Acratech GV2 / Gitzo GH2780QR? Any recommendations for something in-between?
Specifically, Jason - what does your store carry & how much? Would rather do local instead of Vistek, etc.
Thanks! =)
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The 488 has been discontinued and replaced by the 498. I think we have the 488RC4 still. Not sure how much it was, but we generally try to match or undercut Vistek by 5-10%. We also are having a "Cool sporting event in Vancouver in 2010" sale - just about everything is 10% off.
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02-13-2010, 03:52 AM
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I STILL don't get it
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Last edited by !genesis; 05-15-2018 at 09:26 AM.
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02-13-2010, 01:35 PM
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whats the difference in 3 way head vs the ball head?
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02-13-2010, 01:36 PM
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We've got the Manfrotto and Gitzo carbon fibre monopods & tripods, as well as the Gitzo Basalt Series 3 tripod.
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02-13-2010, 01:42 PM
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hmmm, Gitzo CF monopod is tempting...
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02-14-2010, 02:14 AM
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My Manfro just got stolen today... 
Went out for a coffee with my buddy's CR-V and was trying to make my way to English Bay for some night shots. And his car got broken into while we were talking in the coffee shop.
I might be paying senna soon at Beau.
Just a question, do Beau carry any Benro/Feisol CF pods? I've heard many great thing about them, and since I have to get a new tripod now, I might as well go CF, but Manfro/Gitzo is way too much.
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02-14-2010, 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Hehe
My Manfro just got stolen today...
Went out for a coffee with my buddy's CR-V and was trying to make my way to English Bay for some night shots. And his car got broken into while we were talking in the coffee shop.
I might be paying senna soon at Beau.
Just a question, do Beau carry any Benro/Feisol CF pods? I've heard many great thing about them, and since I have to get a new tripod now, I might as well go CF, but Manfro/Gitzo is way too much. |
Oh, fuck....sorry to hear about your tripod. Beau is a professional supplies store so we don't carry any of the lower end brands, unfortunately. We sell far more 1DmkIV & 5DmkII than Rebels for example. I have heard that Feisol is a decent brand though, but none of our clientele would buy it. PM me your tripod and head details, and I'll see what I can do.
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06-02-2010, 07:58 AM
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Old thread revival, but, Senna, what's the pricing like on the 055CXPRO3 at the moment? I'm looking to buy in the next month or two.
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06-02-2010, 10:22 AM
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$554, but for you $510 - but I'm leaving this position next week, so I won't have any jurisdiction over pricing after that.
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06-03-2010, 07:26 PM
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^what position are you moving to?
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06-03-2010, 11:50 PM
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Any good?:
http://www.amazon.com/Dolica-AX620B100-62-Inch-Proline-Tripod/dp/B001D60LG8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1275637787&sr=8-1
$40, if weight isn't a concern..?
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