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Still wondering if I should spend 3x the money to buy a tripod and ballhead that I may or may not use often.   Through recommendations I found this Tripod/Ballhead combination that is getting good reviews  ...

Scott,   Unless I am mistaken, Man refers to two different models in post #30.   Which one do you recommend? Just need the ball head and quick release.  

Now I am more confused as to which one to go with.   http://www.adorama.com/GTMH1301656.html   That is the original one I was looking at. Does it include the quick release? I just need a dependable ball head and quick release combo that will last a good many years but will not...

Man,   Can you link to the mechanism I need so I know what I am looking at? Thanks.

Man,   For $20 more I'll go with the ballhead you recommend in the post above.   Don't want to spend a crapload of money on Tripod legs. I am hoping the one I mentioned in post #15 will be good enough. The most weight I will have on the camera for the moment is a 70-300mm lens...

Scott,   So it seems your original recommendation above (post #15) is probably the best "bang for the buck."

Sam,   Are RRS Ballheads close in price to the Giottos and any reason why I should consider going for those instead?   Also, while I have you here, could you link to that very expensive camera strap you mentioned in a previous thread? You seem to like it so much that I may consider...

    I am still inching towards the above recommendation by Scott Merryfield, that is, unless anyone has a better recommendation for the same price or a little bit more.

Scott, Forgive me for a potentially stupid question as you know how new I am to all this.... Say I took your Tripod. And my God, that is such a gracious offer. If I invested in a new ballhead would it make your slightly troublesome tripod something really good...

Scott, Dude, this is a pretty damn good tripod. You are not using it anymore? Gotta give you something for it. I'll be in touch with you soon.

Scott, Which Tripod were you offering up? I'm trying to say this without insulting your very generous offer.... Everything I have read over the past two days suggest not to go too cheap on a Tripod. One with a ball is recommended...