Well 1st things 1st
I have a heavier well built CN DSLR (not consumer grade) & some zooms & tele converters & extension tubes.
Whatever I buy will have to be tough enough.
I’ve been looking & browsing at the auctions & the internet.
I’m very suspicious of the quality & decided not to buy fake brands.
I would prefer a metal ball made of steel VS aluminum or plastic.
I’m not 100% sure I want a well known brand name with a phenolic ball. It sounds a like special plastic that my Bowling balls is made of.
Also someone reviewed & tore apart a $120 less priced, yet popular name brand making look alikes & proved it was total junk showing photos as proof.
Some popular auction merchants don’t even offer or imply a warranty.
ACTUALLY I MEANT BALL TRIPOD HEAD
You don’t mention your budget so I will make certain assumptions. You could spend a small fortune and purchase an Arca-Swiss or you could get a bogen/manfrotto that is extremely well made and won’t cause you to re-mortgage your home. I have a 488RCO which will support 17.6 lbs and has served me very well for quite a few years. B&H has it for around $107. Here is a link to the B&H web page:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=WishList.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=272989&is=REG
As far as the tripod goes I have a bogen/manfrotto 3021BN which is a great all around tripod and is extremely well made. link:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/217261-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_3021BN_3021BN_Tripod_Legs_Black_.html
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