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Have not seen this mentioned here so I thought I would share

If you are in the market for photo accessories, check out
http://www.mengsphoto.com/
Their storefront is
http://www.gumptrade.com
I bought some clamps and plates from them, and they are very well machined, beautiful cosmetically, and at the fraction of the price you would pay at RRS or Kirk. Don't get me wrong, I don't think they are quite at the level of RRS stuff, but they are well up there and, IMO at least, completely sufficient for enthusiast work.

They also sell on eBay but you are better off buying from the directly, some 20-30% cheaper.

Not affiliated with them except as a satisfied customer.




Feb 21, 2017 at 08:29 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Meng's Photo


They have a lot of stuff. The site could use some proof-reading. They have a listing for a "MENGSŪ Tripod Mount Collar Ring for Contax EF 100-300mm f/4.5L IS USM", but neither Canon nor Contax make such a lens. Might be a nice one.


Feb 21, 2017 at 08:37 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Meng's Photo


They sell that 100-300 over at Mengs Lens Supply.




Feb 21, 2017 at 09:50 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Meng's Photo


wow, yet another copycat company.


Feb 21, 2017 at 11:16 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Meng's Photo


sjms wrote:
wow, yet another copycat company.


wow, yet another copycat comment





Feb 22, 2017 at 04:52 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Meng's Photo


could you show me the original?


Feb 22, 2017 at 09:04 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Meng's Photo


sjms wrote:
wow, yet another copycat company.


Not sure what this comment is intended to convey. If you bother to look closely you will see that they are not a copy-cat company in the sense of Benro or Induro. Yes, they offer stuff that looks like some of the RRS items, but they also order a bounty of designs that are not direct copies of anything I have seen RRS or others offer. One can reasonably argue that Kirk and Markins are ripoffs of the original Arca Swiss design yet both sell well in this community and without such consternation. Just because it is made in China at 1/3 the cost does not automatically make it copy cat.

There is nothing particularly original about a lens plate design, and there is little reason for it to cost $50 other than scarcity of supply. Ditto for an L plate. Companies like this provide market equilibrium and prevent existing players from milking their niches too much. To some "made in the USA" is reason enough to buy from Kirk or RRS. To me "made well at a fair price" is far more important.



Feb 23, 2017 at 02:59 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Meng's Photo


everyone has a perspective. yours is just one of the more amusing.

you do create some beautiful images which proves another point. that it is the photographer with a perspective that makes the shot with the gear he/she has.



Feb 23, 2017 at 08:32 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Meng's Photo


More Chinese ripoffs.

EBH



Feb 23, 2017 at 09:58 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Meng's Photo


look, they do sell anything, anywhere, at anytime.


Feb 25, 2017 at 07:49 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Meng's Photo


sjms wrote:
look, they do sell anything, anywhere, at anytime.


Look at the about us page. Apparently they are using some generic stock business photos, nothing photographic. The products price table does not exist.

EBH



Feb 25, 2017 at 07:53 PM
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sjms wrote:
look, they do sell anything, anywhere, at anytime.


If you don't like...then don't buy? Very simple concept here.

I don't like the expense of RRS...so I don't buy...but I don't bash as well.



Feb 25, 2017 at 07:54 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Meng's Photo


Did i bash or make a statement of fact? they do sell just about everything, anywhere, at anytime. you cannot deny that. from photoware to dinnerware all in one place all of the time.

there is another very simple concept: it's please feel free to not tell me what to do unless i am not stating fact.

right from their site:







Feb 25, 2017 at 08:00 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Meng's Photo


Yep...sort of like our beloved B&H site:
























Feb 25, 2017 at 08:33 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Meng's Photo


Luckily we both can't find the silverware yet there. 😂

Hey, RRS makes product for "precision shooting" these days

ah, the evolution of the marketplace.

except for 1 item the others fit in the B&H
- the game is special order and in the audio video realm
- the audio cabinet is part of the ever expanding field of audio
- the board is part of the audio-visual

now on to the darker world. unlike Adorama who has their SunnySports (separate group) B&H has started to tinker with product outside of their primary and secondary field of focus and possibly further. this is through some of their optics suppliers like Leopold and Barska. it is unfortunate that they seem to be going a steps further. I see this splitting off if it grows and unfortunately it will. to me it is a few steps too far.

HenryP if you care to comment?







Feb 25, 2017 at 09:30 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Meng's Photo


Here I was expecting photos of "Ming the Merciless" from the old "Flash Gordon" series! Damn I'm showing my age! Gotta look more closely!


Feb 27, 2017 at 02:40 PM
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sjms wrote:
Luckily we both can't find the silverware yet there. 😂

Hey, RRS makes product for "precision shooting" these days

ah, the evolution of the marketplace.

except for 1 item the others fit in the B&H
- the game is special order and in the audio video realm
- the audio cabinet is part of the ever expanding field of audio
- the board is part of the audio-visual

now on to the darker world. unlike Adorama who has their SunnySports (separate group) B&H has started to tinker with product outside of their primary and secondary field of focus and possibly further. this is through some of
...Show more

Right...and the dinner set is for photographers that need to eat on the run...see it all fits...just like a nerdy kid game fits right there along side the Canon 800L lens.



Feb 27, 2017 at 02:45 PM
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Feb 27, 2017 at 03:29 PM
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chez wrote:
Right...and the dinner set is for photographers that need to eat on the run...see it all fits...just like a nerdy kid game fits right there along side the Canon 800L lens.


So my curiosity was piqued.....I did a quick search and discovered that Adorama actually sells some really weird stuff that I knew nothing about!!!

For example: https://www.adorama.com/l/TVs-and-Home-Entertainment/Gaming-and-Novelty/Novelty-and-Gifts?perPage=60
Stratocaster Burst Pint Glasses, (Set of Four); Leica coffee mugs; DIYP Camera Cookie Cutters, (set of three); K & M Plastic Ashtray with Sliding Cover.




Mar 01, 2017 at 12:47 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Meng's Photo


On 02/22, I ordered an L plate for my 1DxII from Meng......I received it yesterday....excellent quality!! Pretty quick from China.....

Now, for some silverware.......



Mar 03, 2017 at 03:39 PM





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