The Velbon has a Purpose!!

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The Velbon has a Purpose!!

Postby Greg B on Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:37 pm

Oh happy days, with the arrival of my SC-29, the Velbon (recently mothballed following the happy arrival of the A328 and the KB-2) has emerged with a new purpose....

A stand for the SB800! And it is ideal for the purpose. Woohoo.
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Postby gstark on Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:46 pm

Recycling.

Excellent!
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Postby DionM on Wed Nov 09, 2005 1:11 pm

Hehehe.

I use my old Manfrotto like that too (well, not for an SB800, but for a 580EX), with the Benro being the main tripod now.

My wife just rolls her eyes when she sees me setting up out in the garden with two tripods, ready for some macro action :lol:

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Postby Greg B on Wed Nov 09, 2005 2:02 pm

I know that eyeroll Dion.

But hey, at least all this expensive gear is getting used!! (And so is the Velbon)
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Postby MHD on Wed Nov 09, 2005 2:33 pm

Yeah my old crapolla pod gets used for my flash stand too :)
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Postby beej on Wed Nov 09, 2005 5:42 pm

I nearly threw out all my old crappy music stands until i saw this thread!

They now have a purpose :)

Now all i need is several more SB800s to attach to them
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Postby Matt. K on Wed Nov 09, 2005 5:51 pm

Greg
Are you happy with your Benro...build quality, etc?
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Postby owen on Wed Nov 09, 2005 6:16 pm

Although my velbon tripod is still in operation, i find it makes a good walking stick too.
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Postby Matt. K on Wed Nov 09, 2005 6:19 pm

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You mean it can walk??? :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Postby owen on Wed Nov 09, 2005 6:24 pm

Not so much walk... it does creep, slide and fall over a bit though. :)
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