Best tripod head?

to compliment my Induro Carbon 8x Tripod C-013. I dont want to spend to much money but I also dont want something cheap. I was looking on amazon but I dont know what to look for. I was leaning towards this http://www.amazon.com …ics&qid=1296069​695&sr=8-1

Markins heads enjoy universal acclaim.
http://www.markinsamer​ica.com/MA5/category.p​hp?req=1

Tomash wrote in post #11718868
Markins heads enjoy universal acclaim.
http://www.markinsamer​ica.com/MA5/category.p​hp?req=1

thanks but those seem to be waaaaay out of my price range

Best probably isnt what you want to put as a thread title in this place
Real good quality and value for money i would support Tomash and say go for Markins. There is also the newer brand of photoclam, and there are non brand copies going on ebay though how good they are is a different question. Photoclam has a few fans on this forum, but i went with the more established markins and i am thoroughly impressed with its performance. I have the Q3 traveller, i bought mine on ebay from DHSUMMER.

lbcyalater wrote in post #11718909
thanks but those seem to be waaaaay out of my price range

These are cheaper, similar design
http://cgi.ebay.com …m3f06ada5cb#ht_​7620wt_832

or non brand
http://cgi.ebay.com …m3efcee7a95#ht_​5947wt_832

http://cgi.ebay.com …ain_0&hash=item​414f63825c

http://cgi.ebay.com …3f06d2a70d#ht_1​372wt_1066

Or Manfrotto 488 ball head. It has served many forum members well see this review
https://photography-on-the.net …=529785&highlig​ht=055+488

My lord...I love photography but there is just know way I can justify spending $200 and up on the HEAD of a tripod.

lbcyalater wrote in post #11719089
My lord...I love photography but there is just know way I can justify spending $200 and up on the HEAD of a tripod.

http://www.bythom.com/​support.htm

Tomash wrote in post #11719207
http://www.bythom.com/​support.htm

So if Thom says buy a $400 head, you will get it.

xpherion wrote in post #11719263
So if Thom says buy a $400 head, you will get it.

I've already gone through several cheap tripods, that, when added together, cost more than that Markins, and none of them did its job well.
Having gone through these experiences, I see wisdom in his words.

Tomash wrote in post #11718868
Markins heads enjoy universal acclaim.
http://www.markinsamer​ica.com/MA5/category.p​hp?req=1

Markins makes more than one model. I can't find any consensus on whether eg a q3 would be enough for me or if I'd need a q10.

anthony11 wrote in post #11719510
Markins makes more than one model. I can't find any consensus on whether eg a q3 would be enough for me or if I'd need a q10.

Going by your gear list in your sig, the Q3 would seem sufficient.

You might look at Really Right Stuff.

lbcyalater wrote in post #11719089
My lord...I love photography but there is just know way I can justify spending $200 and up on the HEAD of a tripod.

And think of it this way...you bought a Porsche of a camera. Don't fill it with low octane regular.

You want exceptional stability from a tripod and head...otherwise, why buy either? You also want long life from them. Don't throw away money on a cheap one, only to have to buy a good one later.

tvphotog wrote in post #11719704
And think of it this way...you bought a Porsche of a camera. Don't fill it with low octane regular.

You want exceptional stability from a tripod and head...otherwise, why buy either? You also want long life from them. Don't throw away money on a cheap one, only to have to buy a good one later.

That was my reasoning. I could spend $200 or $300 on a tripod, but if it isn't going to be perfectly stable, then it's a waste of $200-300 - after all a tripod has but one purpose.

anthony11 wrote in post #11719510
Markins makes more than one model. I can't find any consensus on whether eg a q3 would be enough for me or if I'd need a q10.

Q3 works amazingly well with my heaviest stuff (a gripped and plated 7d with a 70-200 is) somlooking at your gear it should be just fine!