buy new tripod and ball head. Please help

[TMT]

I have decided to order a tripod and ball head. Before hitting the order button, I want to make sure everything will be ok.
Please, give me some advises.

Thank you

Tripod: http://www.adorama.com/BG055MF3.html?searchinfo=055MF3&item_no=1

Ball head: http://www.adorama.com/BG488RC2.html

[SkipD]

You will be quite happy with that rig, I am sure.

I spent less money on the leg set, but mine weighs a little bit more than the one you chose. I have the 3021BPro (same thing as the 055ProB), and find it quite suitable for almost all work where I need a tripod.

[TMT]

Thank you very much, I just hit the button to comlete the order. I really need it for a ten day trip to Hawaii in next 2 weeks.

[squiress]

The 055MF3 is a nice tripod that dampens well. The 488 is tried and true. Should work well for you out to about 300mm.

Stew

[Ultimate CC]

nice combo...i am biased to feisol though...for the money I can't see buying a different company for what you get...

[squiress]

nice combo...i am biased to feisol though...for the money I can't see buying a different company for what you get...

Where I like the value of Feisol and many of the Chinese copy offerings, in this case I believe, with the limited info provided by the OP, that the best all around solution, and one that is well supported in the aftermarket locally is the name brand Manfrotto. I personally feel this carbon fiber tripod is under-appreciated in the market.

As well, Feisol doesn't offer an Explorer type of boom extension as this yoke type offers.

Stew

[S.E.V.]

Why not get the 055Xprob instead supports my 30D with either 100-400 wide ope or the 70-200f2.5IS. Locked has no play works really well. The ball head you have chosen is fine.