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06-07-2007, 7:36 AM
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Ok, I changed my tripod as the old one wouldn't support the fat a$$ that is my 5D and 100-400. The old one is a Velbon CX-540 boxed with a Neoprene Pro strap and a Jessops carry bag and has never really been used.
Offered it for sale previously with no luck, should I therefore throw it out or into the loft? Could offer it as a comp prize too but suspect most people have a tripod, or does anyone here need a tripod?
I don't suspect I will ever use it again and it's a shame for someone not to get the benefit from it. What are your thoughts peeps?
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06-07-2007, 8:24 AM
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offer it for free in the classifieds asking them just to pay the postage
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06-07-2007, 8:55 AM
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h4rri put it in the garden and grow a Clematis up it 
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06-07-2007, 9:10 AM
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Save it for when you get caught up the latest trend of wireless flashing. Migth be overkill for a flashhead, but it won't fall over  | |
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06-07-2007, 9:39 AM
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Originally Posted by h4rri  Ok, I changed my tripod as the old one wouldn't support the fat a$$ that is my 5D and 100-400. The old one is a Velbon CX-540 boxed with a Neoprene Pro strap and a Jessops carry bag and has never really been used.
Offered it for sale previously with no luck, should I therefore throw it out or into the loft? Could offer it as a comp prize too but suspect most people have a tripod, or does anyone here need a tripod?
I don't suspect I will ever use it again and it's a shame for someone not to get the benefit from it. What are your thoughts peeps? | I don't have one 
Will it fit a Canon 400D ? If so, if you can wait until the end of the month I would take it off your hands ! I would cover p+p 
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06-07-2007, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by pixelpixel I don't have one
Will it fit a Canon 400D ? If so, if you can wait until the end of the month I would take it off your hands ! I would cover p+p | Happily handled the 350D and 100-400.
If you want it then it's your's, also got a spare plate for it too so you can leave one on the lense 
PM me your address and I'll get the lot in the post, you can send me the P&P if you like when I know how much it is but not too bothered as long as it's going to a good home.
@Liquid: Did think about that but it is serious overkill
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06-07-2007, 10:40 AM
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Supplementary question. Is the flashgun hot-shoe the same as the Alpha A100?
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06-07-2007, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Pirate!! Supplementary question. Is the flashgun hot-shoe the same as the Alpha A100? | Erm, got me there bud I have no idea  Got me confused now LOL
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06-07-2007, 1:18 PM
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Sorry, I assumed you referred to the Minolta 5D.
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06-07-2007, 1:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Pirate!! Sorry, I assumed you referred to the Minolta 5D. | Ah no, Canon 5D. A quick google though shows that the Minolta 5D has a proprietory hot shoe. Not entirelly sure it would track to the A100: Quote: |
Originally Posted by Google The 5D's hot shoe is proprietary, so it only works with Minolta flashes. To use a non-Minolta flash you can pick up the PCT-100 flash sync adapter |
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06-07-2007, 4:19 PM
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Damn, too late!!
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