I bought this tripod and would like to get a BallHead or GripHead but not spend more than tropod itself. any suggestion? or should I go for $200 head?
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Consider priorities. I do not shoot videos. That eliminates many heads. Through many years of learning from "how to" pro books I seldom use image stabilization lens, saves many hundreds, but instead I use tripod or monopod 95%. This allows more cropping with greater detail. My budget and amateur desires limited to highly popular, with Amazon buyers, about $180 ball head. With practice my Manfrotto ball head works as per the high opinion of many other Amazon buyers. Based on always using extra support and 75% crops without loss of high detail on 13" x 19" prints around $200 ball head should balance results. Happy Trails Consider priorities. I do not shoot videos. That eliminates many heads. Through many years of learning from "how to" pro books I seldom use image stabilization lens, saves many hundreds, but instead I use tripod or monopod 95%. This allows more cropping with greater detail. My budget and amateur desires limited to highly popular, with Amazon buyers, about $180 ball head. With practice my Manfrotto ball head works as per the high opinion of many other Amazon buyers. Based on always using extra support and 75% crops without loss of high detail on 13" x 19" prints around... » Read More Consider priorities. I do not shoot videos. That eliminates many heads. Through many years of learning from "how to" pro books I seldom use image stabilization lens, saves many hundreds, but instead I use tripod or monopod 95%. This allows more cropping with greater detail. My budget and amateur desires limited to highly popular, with Amazon buyers, about $180 ball head. With practice my Manfrotto ball head works as per the high opinion of many other Amazon buyers. Based on always using extra support and 75% crops without loss of high detail on 13" x 19" prints around $200 ball head should balance results. Happy Trails « Show Less
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Hi, I got the Manfrotto 468MG ball head when I got this tripod( had a smaller combination before) and it works great. $214.00 at B&H.;
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I ended up getting a ballhead because the grip is too big--i want it to be smaller profile and portable. I got the Manfrotto head 494RC2. It's a smaller base than designed for this tripod but it works and is cheap: Manfrotto 494RC2 Ball Head with Quick Release Replaces Manfrotto 484RC2
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Hello Max, I have the same tripod but have a ball head (previously purchased). Depending on the type of shooting you do I have suggested two heads for you and it all depends on your pocket book. Please let me know if this was helpful. Manfrotto MHXPRO-3W X-PRO 3-Way Head with Retractable Levers and Friction Controls (Black) or Manfrotto MH293D3-Q2 290 Series 3-Way Photo Head with Compact Foldable Handles (Black)
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Hello Max, I have the same tripod but have a ball head (previously purchased). Depending on the type of shooting you do I have suggested two heads for you and it all depends on your pocket book. Please let me know if this was helpful. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IT0AMBU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3CPFG407PLYKQ&coliid=IH8G8M4A1JDBU or http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B981E3E/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3CPFG407PLYKQ&coliid=I3JGP324Z42JBE
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This Guy is a great deal. Excellent head, and solid construction. Really is a professional Tripod. I have my now for 6 month and works like a manfrotto
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I would say that if you find it worthless, you must very high expectations for the price.I know that there are better tripods out there but not for that price.I have no connection or nothing to gain, I work in construction not photography.I wonder what your motive is?
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I like the concept of a pistol grip but this thing is a heavy awkard beast. I have never used a ball-head.
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Im on same boat as you are but $200 + for a grip is way too much. let me know if you hear anything.
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Unless they have changed the way this tripod is assembled, I would be careful buying it. The head, on the one I had, was GLUED on and not screwed on. After some time, it came loose and put my camera at risk of falling. I contacted the manufacturer and expressed my concern. I would check with the manufacturer to see whether they have corrected this problem.
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Then spend a lot more. Let me say that louder " A LOT MORE " !!! For the price, it's a decent tripod. The talent of the operator will determine the result. Each axis has it's own screw to loosen and arrive at the optimal flow for the user. You get what you pay for.
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It appears that the Sunpak6000pg tripod already comes with the pistol grip head. If you're purchasing a sunpak tripod without the head this should be a universal replacement.
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You need to get something to be able to move the camera around better than trying to move the camera using the mono pod and holding it still. I used the Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System. I use a 2nd one on my tripod.
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This is a tripod only. You have to buy a head for it. I bought a Manfrotto 322RC2 Joystick Head Shorthead for mine. I like both. I haven't had any problems with either.
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The plates aren't based on the tripod. You have to buy a head separately. That should come with a couple of plates. This tripod isn't intended to be connected to the camera directly. Any Manfrotto ball head would work perfect and they sell these legs with different heads as a combo package.
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It has been working fine with my photo equipment. I am very careful with my cameras and the tripods (yes I have three tripods). I have not had any problems neither with the head nor the legs of this one. But I am an old man in my mid 60's so I am careful and fully "cognizant" of what I am doing with a 6K to 10 K camera systems. So, my tripods are neither abused nor mishandled. Now, if you are to invest in a "better", hence more expensive, ball-head, then go ahead and spend some more and get a much better tripod. I hear that the best carbon fiber tripods from Europe cost close to $1000.00 or more. I declare that I am neither the manufacturer nor the seller of this item. Therefore, I have no data on its strength and endurance. Contact the manufacturer for such unwise questions instead asking another customer of this tripod unit. I have been happy with it.
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Holly,I would recommend this combo from Amazon:Manfrotto 190XDB,128RC 190XDB Tripod with 128RC Micro Fluid Head (Black)It is the Manfroto 190XDB tripod and their 128RC micro fluid head combo. I use this with a heavier scope and it is very stable. The fluid head is a dream to use and worth every penny. While the tripod is a significant part of the scope cost, it contributes so much to the overall usefulness and pleasure of using a scope.Regards,Rod
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Here are a couple YouTube videos which explain the different features of the tripod. You have several different heads to chose from. So you will have to purchase a head.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmenklsAZX8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSD-hvrqFY4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpor9c3F104I really like mine.
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I agree with Benjamin's assessment. It's a great buy for the price, very sturdy, and you can upgrade the head later if you'd like. I've also used this tripod on the dolly (sold separately). The stiffness in the fluid head didn't interfere with slow panning while on the move.
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I am not a fan of ball heads on tripods. Tripods are for establishing a solid base for the camera, which implies fine adjustment capabilities the ball head simply doesn't have. Ball heads should pretty much be limited to use with lighting units and small cameras mounted on mini tripods and monopods.
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I ordered 3 ballheads, the Benro B1, Manfrotto 498 rc2 and a Vanguard ballhead, I didn't like the Vanguard, so that was a fast decision, it was a close decision between the Benro and the Manfrotto, the Manfrotto was a bit heavier and taller than the Benro, but I really did like the Benro and went with that one. I have a prime membership which is really great especially when shopping for camera equipment no shipping on Prime merchandise. You really should order more than one ballhead, and try them, camera equipment like Pizza is so subjective as too what you like. Its worth paying the few bucks to ship items back and you get to try them for 30 days, no hassle and so easy to send items back. I know this sounds like a commercial for Amazon, but at one time I was a skeptic of this company, now its the first place I go to shop for most everything.