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Tut, Tut Adrian! Of course I meant the new tripod head :D

Thanks for the replies - gives me plenty to consider. Steven

I have actually now gat the Manfrotto Digi 725B. I liked the lightweight of the tripod, and although they list it for use with a digi compact the max weight limit is 3.5kg! I have used it with my D200 and Sigma 10- 20 and it's easily stable enough :)

In reference to the comment about looking for the Holy Grail, I am well aware of the need to compromise somewhere as I stated in my question. I do find it difficult not being able to go into a shop and try out different tripods and heads. We only have Jessops in our area and all the Manfrottos and heads are special order only.

Correction: The camera and tripod are light enough to hold steady off the ground to look though the viewfinder while i snap away, Dave

I've been using the Velbon CX Mini for quite a while now with my two Fuji cameras and have no complaints at all. Very useful for when I'm doing my guitar shots as it gets laid on the floor or a low bed. Not sure if that is of any use!

Thanks for the comments, everyone - a lot of food for thought. Cheers!

Ive recently purchased a 190BPro and Im very happy with it Stuwhitt. Its very sturdy and still has a fair bit of weight in there, but not restrictively so.. I got a deal at 85.. Craig

Original setup was 055ProB and 322RC2. Superb setup can't fault it. Sold 055ProB on eBay for virtually what I bought it for and put money towards a Manfrotto Neotec. Also superb only also very convenient.

Manfrotto 190Pro B.

I do agree with Andy, I have a Manfrotto 144birdpro and a 128rc head I think is on it, quite an old model but solid as a rock(and very heavy) and a Benbo Trekker 2, the Benbo is definetly more versatile, however in the strong wind the Manfrotto wins hands down for stability. IMHO Cheers, Jason

Ian, Glad to have been of help. Ellis.

OK I've plumped.. Bought myself a Manfrotto 804RC2 head.. Of course it didn't fit and I had to buy the adator screw thingy and there are no decent phot shops around here so I couldn't play.... Interestingly despite what everyone says (and I appreciate I'm going to be shot down here) I didn't find any deals on the internet, other than a couple of secondhand ones on eBay...The best price...

Quick update: Apparently Velbon are not supplying the cases anymore, but they haven't changed the boxes or the advert on the web. But they're going to get me a case anyway and send it when it comes in. So thumbs up for Warehouse Express in the end! Ed.

Chris - thanks, that's exactly what I wanted to know! Conrad