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CleanNeon98 · 11-04-2008, 05:09 PM

Yes, this has to do with photography. I was just wondering what people think about buying non OEM accesories for their cameras. I shoot with an XTi, and I was looking at stuff like remote triggers, extra batteries, battery grips, lens hoods, etc. I bought one accesory for my 18-55 from eBay before, it was a hood, and it has worked fine so far, has the non-reflective texture on the inside of it, fits great, and looks to be the same size and shape as the Canon one.

I was just wondering if anyone else here buys accesories like those from eBay and is happy with them, I understand some things its best to spend more money on like waterproof cases, but I just want to get some opinions before I have to buy something twice.

howielong · 11-04-2008, 08:50 PM

Guess you can say that I'm a name brand whore. Most of my camera stuff is well known brands. I try not to cheap out and buy cheap camera equipment, my reasoning is that I rather spend more and buy something once then have to buy the right piece of equipment a year or two down the road and spend even more money.

The only thing(s) i would say I cheap'd out on where, one battery for my D50 that I hardly used, and screen protectors for the D50 and D300. Every thing else is like Nikon equipment.

TurboV · 11-04-2008, 10:05 PM

All my stuff is name brand...

i like rice · 11-04-2008, 10:07 PM

Depends on the accessory item.

YellowMSP · 11-04-2008, 10:35 PM

my stuff is pretty much all name brand now and thats probably what i'll keep buying unless its something i dont really care too much about but just want. i've bought some non-oem stuff before like a grip when i had my xt, some hoods, and batteries and never had problems with anything.

sisforsurfing · 11-04-2008, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i like rice

Depends on the accessory item.

+1
For what it's worth, battery grips are generally in the no-go category.

CleanNeon98 · 11-05-2008, 03:16 AM

Right now I am looking for a ring mount for my 70-200

BH has real canon ones for 150
Ebay has knockoffs for 25 shipped

Both made from aluminum.....is the real thing really worth it?

sisforsurfing · 11-05-2008, 03:29 AM

http://www.gadgetinfinity.com/produc...cat=260&page=1

Aluminum doesn't mean anything. I can't vouch either way for the ebay product but why risk it? Probably a $15 difference. Why a tripod ring on the f4 version?

CleanNeon98 · 11-05-2008, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sisforsurfing

http://www.gadgetinfinity.com/produc...cat=260&page=1

Aluminum doesn't mean anything. I can't vouch either way for the ebay product but why risk it? Probably a $15 difference. Why a tripod ring on the f4 version?

Just keep the weight more balanced while its on the tripod, I still get quite a lot of play at the quick release mount on the tripod with the 70-200 f/4 on my xti...is that link an authentic canon piece? I can't imagine it being one since its still priced $110 under BH.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tripod-Mount-Rin...QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Ring_A_2.html

sisforsurfing · 11-05-2008, 03:36 AM

Ugh, that's a third party ring, my bad. I saw white and thought "must be Canon." Editing for hours and hours late at night is bad for coherence.

It might work, it might not. I'm sure there's one third-party ring out there that works well. If you're willing to potentially lose the $25 then go for it. I personally would put that money towards a better tripod head.

CleanNeon98 · 11-05-2008, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sisforsurfing

Ugh, that's a third party ring, my bad. I saw white and thought "must be Canon." Editing for hours and hours late at night is bad for coherence.

It might work, it might not. I'm sure there's one third-party ring out there that works well. If you're willing to potentially lose the $25 then go for it. I personally would put that money towards a better tripod head.

I might go that route as well. I'll put this on the POTN site and see what people say, thanks for your input!

i like rice · 11-05-2008, 08:01 AM

If in the back of your mind you're worried that the mount might 'fall off' then it's not worth buying.

grimm · 11-05-2008, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i like rice

If in the back of your mind you're worried that the mount might 'fall off' then it's not worth buying.

your going to put $1k worth of equipment onto a $25 mount? think about it. It's only has to fail once for you to be out $1k.

I buy name brands, I had a camera fall from a tripod before, it wasn't a good experience.

CleanNeon98 · 11-05-2008, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grimm

your going to put $1k worth of equipment onto a $25 mount? think about it. It's only has to fail once for you to be out $1k.

I buy name brands, I had a camera fall from a tripod before, it wasn't a good experience.

I got confirmation on POTN from several members that they own the third-party pieces with no problems, even after a year of use so I will try it.

11-04-2008, 05:09 PM	#1
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	Buying non-OEM accesories Yes, this has to do with photography. I was just wondering what people think about buying non OEM accesories for their cameras. I shoot with an XTi, and I was looking at stuff like remote triggers, extra batteries, battery grips, lens hoods, etc. I bought one accesory for my 18-55 from eBay before, it was a hood, and it has worked fine so far, has the non-reflective texture on the inside of it, fits great, and looks to be the same size and shape as the Canon one. I was just wondering if anyone else here buys accesories like those from eBay and is happy with them, I understand some things its best to spend more money on like waterproof cases, but I just want to get some opinions before I have to buy something twice. __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

11-04-2008, 08:50 PM	#2
howielong Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #586 My Ride: Grandpa Cruiser iTrader: (0)	Guess you can say that I'm a name brand whore. Most of my camera stuff is well known brands. I try not to cheap out and buy cheap camera equipment, my reasoning is that I rather spend more and buy something once then have to buy the right piece of equipment a year or two down the road and spend even more money. The only thing(s) i would say I cheap'd out on where, one battery for my D50 that I hardly used, and screen protectors for the D50 and D300. Every thing else is like Nikon equipment. __________________ I drive the grand kids around *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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TurboV Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ Member #7584 My Ride: 02 Spec V, 94 Supra TT iTrader: (0)	All my stuff is name brand... __________________ A few Sentras, couple of Nikons, and a Supra on top.

11-04-2008, 10:07 PM	#4
i like rice Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #3858 iTrader: (0)	Depends on the accessory item. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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YellowMSP Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Langhorne/West Chester/OCNJ Member #563 My Ride: '10 Evo X GSR iTrader: (3)	my stuff is pretty much all name brand now and thats probably what i'll keep buying unless its something i dont really care too much about but just want. i've bought some non-oem stuff before like a grip when i had my xt, some hoods, and batteries and never had problems with anything. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-05-2008, 03:16 AM	#7
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	Right now I am looking for a ring mount for my 70-200 BH has real canon ones for 150 Ebay has knockoffs for 25 shipped Both made from aluminum.....is the real thing really worth it? __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

11-05-2008, 03:29 AM	#8
sisforsurfing Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Member #267 My Ride: 2003 WRX wagon iTrader: (2)	http://www.gadgetinfinity.com/produc...cat=260&page=1 Aluminum doesn't mean anything. I can't vouch either way for the ebay product but why risk it? Probably a $15 difference. Why a tripod ring on the f4 version? __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

11-05-2008, 03:36 AM	#10
sisforsurfing Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Member #267 My Ride: 2003 WRX wagon iTrader: (2)	Ugh, that's a third party ring, my bad. I saw white and thought "must be Canon." Editing for hours and hours late at night is bad for coherence. It might work, it might not. I'm sure there's one third-party ring out there that works well. If you're willing to potentially lose the $25 then go for it. I personally would put that money towards a better tripod head. __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

11-05-2008, 08:01 AM	#12
i like rice Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #3858 iTrader: (0)	If in the back of your mind you're worried that the mount might 'fall off' then it's not worth buying. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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