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Having obtained a S/H Manfrotto tripod to replace my less than robust Velbon I now nead a ball head.

The heaviest kit it would have to carry would be my 7D with a canon 100 - 400 zoom.

Any "robustness and "value for money" advice would be appreciated.
 
Value for money - RSH12 Ballhead and its not bad...you get a decent head for cheap ofcourse it is not RRS stuff.;)
 
raj_kemp said:
Value for money - RSH12 Ballhead and its not bad...you get a decent head for cheap ofcourse it is not RRS stuff.;)
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Do you or or anyone else on here use this make and model? It certainly inplies ,at a load on 10kg, that it is robuse enough. Does it stand the test of time and keep its "tightness"?
 
Gr8Shot said:
Cost more than my full tripod
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This seems too good to be true, I'm half tempted to get one as a back up!!

Haw do you get on with it and how robust is the head, which is really all I need.
 
Fenman55 said:
This seems too good to be true, I'm half tempted to get one as a back up!!

Haw do you get on with it and how robust is the head, which is really all I need.
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Its really sturdy and well made, I love it. Weighs a fair bit, but I don't mind that being a 17st lad.
The action is smooth and the QRP works superbly.

I am no expert, but I would recommend this to anyone. Plus its Amazon 30 day no quibble return policy if you don't like it.
 
Fenman55 said:
Do you or or anyone else on here use this make and model? It certainly inplies ,at a load on 10kg, that it is robuse enough. Does it stand the test of time and keep its "tightness"?
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I have used it last year. It is a good and heavy head built well and should last. Since then changed to RRS head and carbon fibre tripod due to weight issues..;)
 
I use a manfrotto 496RC2 ball head and have found it to be good. Rated up to 6Kgs which I think is more than enough for lens/body combo. Costs less than £50.00
 
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