Looking for a ballhead for my budget setup

[aaron_chan1]

I'm currently using my school's tripod and pan/tilt head for my toyo CX. But I'm

getting on a trip and just purchased a 45CF camera. I will use a 90mm and a

150mm lens with it. I targeted to buy the Gitzo GT1530 and the G1277M ballhead

since right now they are having $100 rebate promotion. But I'm not sure should I

get the G1278M instead since it has the QR. Or should I buy the Manfrotto 625 QR

set and put it on top of the G1277M? "Or" is there any other suggestions?

 

Thanks

Aaron

[stwrtertbsratbs5]

I prefer to use a geared head when shooting LF (I do use a ball head for 35mm). Bogen makes a nice inexpensive geared head:

 

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/109828-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_3275_3275_Mini_Geared_Head.html

[stwrtertbsratbs5]

Looks like it's been rebranded:

 

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/124665-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_410_3275_410_Compact_Gear.html

[bohdan_pryszlak]

I recently started using the Manfrotto 410 with my Tech V and really like it. It is way easier to level and adjust the camera than with a ball head.

[pvp]

IMO the Manfrotto 410 is the ultimate tripod head for any 4x5 field camera. I'd say, "correct me if I'm wrong," but I'm not...

 

This time, anyway.

[rob_strong1]

Well, if you're on a budget, you might enjoy the Giottos M7001 as much as I do. It's got a quick release plate and bubble levels. I don't typically position my camera (Tachihara 4x5) at extreme angles or use very long extensions, and I've never felt that this $70 head was inadequate in any way.

 

Cheers,

 

Rob Strong

http://www.robstrong.com

[greg lockrey]

I'm starting to hear good things about the Feisol brand ballhead. I know first and that

their tripods are first rate. www.reallybigcameras.com or www.feisol.com. Really Big

Cameras is in the US and Feisol is in China. Both will give terrific service.