Which head for Tripod

pabloB

pabloB

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Hi there,

I've just got hold of a Manfrotto 190X Tripod and I'm a bit bemused by the amount of heads you can get. I'd like to get one with a ball head but the difference in prices for the head alone seem rather staggering!

Stupid question time but is there a consideration to give to the plate bit on the head - I'm just thinking of ease of use in getting the D300 on or off the Tripod - I seem to remember reading somewhere that some plates attach to the camera itself and there's a quick release system between that and the tri pod but I cannot find this again and I'm now wondering if this was a figment of my imagination.

These are the haeds i'm looking at.....

http://www.fotosense.co.uk/shop-by-brand/manfrotto/manfrotto-heads

I'm off on a Trip to thailand soon so want all the gear in place ready!
 
pabloB said:
That looks like a cracking start - thanks for that!

Stupid question no 2..... Is the plate bit a seperate purchase?
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Nope, it's included with the head. You can buy additional plates if you need them though.

Also, if buying from Red Snapper, mention you're from the Talk Photography forums and you'll get a 10% discount.
 
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Inquisitor said:
Nope, it's included with the head. You can buy additional plates if you need them though.

Also, if buying from Red Snapper, mention you're from the Talk Photography forums and you'll get a 10% discount.
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Even better - and thanks for the tip! ;)
 
Inquisitor said:
Nope, it's included with the head. You can buy additional plates if you need them though.

Also, if buying from Red Snapper, mention you're from the Talk Photography forums and you'll get a 10% discount.
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Just a quick note to say thanks for the tip mate! The Ball head is truly superb!
 
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