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yabbie
2nd of April 2009 (Thu), 22:30
What would people recommend as a cheaper tripod head, that I can mount my Markins QR onto - my cameras have RRS plates, and my Q3T has the RRS quick release clamp.

The most weight it'll need to take will be a camera sans-grip, and a 24-70L lens. I've already got the Markins Q3T, but now have a second set of legs - that needs a head for my hubby to use when we're in town. I don't care what the head weights.

Any ideas?
Simoli
3rd of April 2009 (Fri), 18:50
How about getting the Manfroto 488 head. You can remove their clamp and add yours.

Manfroto Head (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/272779-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging_488RC2_488RC2_Midi_Ball _Head.html)
Maxdave
4th of April 2009 (Sat), 08:11
I like my Flashpoint F-1 from Adorama as a second head ... comes with Arca Swiss QR assembly.

Maxdave
Jeff
4th of April 2009 (Sat), 08:39
You don't see this every day....hubby gets the leftovers? ;)
Simoli
4th of April 2009 (Sat), 10:52
You don't see this every day....hubby gets the leftovers? Happens all the time around my house.:(
LostShootingStar
5th of April 2009 (Sun), 14:34
How about getting the Manfroto 488 head. You can remove their clamp and add yours.

Manfroto Head (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/272779-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging_488RC2_488RC2_Midi_Ball _Head.html)

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yabbie
5th of April 2009 (Sun), 19:50
You don't see this every day....hubby gets the leftovers? ;)

Ah, yeah, I'm the cool toys person in our house....he collects pocket knives.
yabbie
5th of April 2009 (Sun), 19:52
How about getting the Manfroto 488 head. You can remove their clamp and add yours.

Manfroto Head (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/272779-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging_488RC2_488RC2_Midi_Ball _Head.html)

It is possible to remove the clamp? My local shop told me it wasn't....but then I haven't had much luck with correct advice from local shops.
Jon
6th of April 2009 (Mon), 10:25
Yes, it is. It just screws on. For that matter, you could buy the 488 without any quick release, take the base plate off that and mount the Markins and save even more.