BrentD
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One of the things that I did not like about my gear this year was the tripod head on my Slik 50 light-weight tripod. The tripod itself was fine. But the head was cheap, plastic junk. It is, ostensibly, a 3-way head. The left-right tilt function being accomplished by a plastic base that flops over on a hinge which leaves the base poorly supported and at some risk of breaking. I also had to add a Manfrotto Quick Release receiver plate to it as it had no built-in quick release system - something I consider essential for a set up that I set up and take down multiple times every day.
Can anyone recommend a decent, lightweight, 2-way tripod head that I could adapt to the Slik-50 tripod?
Alternatively, I suppose I could look for a whole, new tripod, but I'd prefer to avoid the expense, if possible.
What works for you guys?
Addendum: I am not a fan of ball heads or pistol grip tripod heads.
Can anyone recommend a decent, lightweight, 2-way tripod head that I could adapt to the Slik-50 tripod?
Alternatively, I suppose I could look for a whole, new tripod, but I'd prefer to avoid the expense, if possible.
What works for you guys?
Addendum: I am not a fan of ball heads or pistol grip tripod heads.
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) and I'll need a better tripod than I have now. The glassware is good, but the tripods don't do them justice.
