Stuart: I agree with Nirofo. The 488 head is not expensive, or heavy and yet it has a good maximum weight rating, so it should last you. The larger the ball, the more weight it can carry, and the smoother the action. Do you intend to use a 300mm or 400mm lens in the future? The only criticism is that it does not use 'standard' Araca Swiss QR plates, but then again they are 30+ each compared to ~£10 for Manfrotto ones! Perhaps I should have bought one of those for my use. Leif
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