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James Curran · March 2nd, 2009, 04:15 PM

Hi. I recently purchased a Z5E along with a Libec LS55 Tripod. My dad is heading over to Nepal in April and is taking the camera with him. Unfortunately the tripod is too big for the trip overseas. Can anyone advise as to an alternative tripod? Also any suggestion as to a good case for the camera so that it can be taken as hand luggage on the plane?

Many thanks.

Lukas Siewior · March 2nd, 2009, 04:39 PM

I don't know much about tripods but if you want a decent solid case then you can always get one of these:

PRO HARD SIDED ALUMINUM DIGITAL CAMERA & CAMCORDER CASE - eBay (item 110356673259 end time Mar-02-09 16:05:14 PST)

I have two of those for 4 years now and no problems at all. One of them even survived a car accident - and it still in fine :-)

Antonie Koen · March 3rd, 2009, 03:09 AM

I am also currently looking for a case for the Sony Z5 that is small enough to be used as carry on luggage. I came across the LOWEPRO VERTEX 300 BACKPACK. B&H is currently selling them for $249.95. With this case you can also fit up to a 17" laptop with your camcorder.

If the reviews are anything to go by, it looks like a pretty good buy.

Stelios Christofides · March 3rd, 2009, 05:20 AM

James
here is what I used when I went overseas with my Z5

Tripod
Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging | 055XPROB Pro Tripod with 501HDV

Bag
Sony LCS-G1BP Soft Carry Case - WTS Broadcast Limited

and you can put your tripod on top of the bag

Stelios

Jun Galinato · March 3rd, 2009, 08:53 PM

I used this bag with my z7 and has more than enough room for all my accessories including charger and batteries.

Kata | CC-193 GDC-HDV Shoulder Case (Gray) | KT CC-193 | B&H

James Curran · March 7th, 2009, 10:21 AM

Hi. Thanks to everyone for their replies - your help is greatly appreciated.

March 2nd, 2009, 04:15 PM	#1
James Curran Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dromara, Northern Ireland Posts: 34	Case & Tripod Hi. I recently purchased a Z5E along with a Libec LS55 Tripod. My dad is heading over to Nepal in April and is taking the camera with him. Unfortunately the tripod is too big for the trip overseas. Can anyone advise as to an alternative tripod? Also any suggestion as to a good case for the camera so that it can be taken as hand luggage on the plane? Many thanks.

March 3rd, 2009, 05:20 AM	#4
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	James here is what I used when I went overseas with my Z5 Tripod Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging \| 055XPROB Pro Tripod with 501HDV Bag Sony LCS-G1BP Soft Carry Case - WTS Broadcast Limited and you can put your tripod on top of the bag Stelios __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis

March 3rd, 2009, 08:53 PM	#5
Jun Galinato Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 231	I used this bag with my z7 and has more than enough room for all my accessories including charger and batteries. Kata \| CC-193 GDC-HDV Shoulder Case (Gray) \| KT CC-193 \| B&H __________________ Sony Z7U, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 24-105 F4L, Canon 70-200 F2.8L, Canon 580 EXII, Zoom H2.

March 7th, 2009, 10:21 AM	#6
James Curran Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dromara, Northern Ireland Posts: 34	Thanks Hi. Thanks to everyone for their replies - your help is greatly appreciated.

March 2nd, 2009, 04:39 PM	#2
Lukas Siewior Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lyndhurst, NJ, USA Posts: 408	I don't know much about tripods but if you want a decent solid case then you can always get one of these: PRO HARD SIDED ALUMINUM DIGITAL CAMERA & CAMCORDER CASE - eBay (item 110356673259 end time Mar-02-09 16:05:14 PST) I have two of those for 4 years now and no problems at all. One of them even survived a car accident - and it still in fine :-)

March 3rd, 2009, 03:09 AM	#3
Antonie Koen Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S.A. Posts: 112	I am also currently looking for a case for the Sony Z5 that is small enough to be used as carry on luggage. I came across the LOWEPRO VERTEX 300 BACKPACK. B&H is currently selling them for $249.95. With this case you can also fit up to a 17" laptop with your camcorder. If the reviews are anything to go by, it looks like a pretty good buy.