Which tripod head to use?

[Mike Kennedy]

Just picked up this beast at my local camera shop for $30.00.And a beast it surely is weighing in at just over 6 lbs.
I have a pro Manfrotto tripod that will handle the weight but I don't know which head to use.My 2 options are;A Man. pistol grip or a Man.Midi Ball Head.
Maybe I should hire someone to lug this monster around for me and let me use them as a "human tripod"?
Suggestions anyone?

 

[Mick Fagan]

Try a Miller Fluid head.

I used one with a Nikkor 600 f4, which would be a bit heavier.

Google him. He was a Sydney schoolboy who designed the first fluid head, mainly used in the cinematography, but also used by sports photographers who don't have to move often.

Mick.

 

[Nigel]

I am a big fan of the Manfrotto geared heads.

 

[Mike Kennedy]

This might work.

Just borrowed this head.Looks stable enough.

 

[Tom Hoskinson]

Can't see the head

Just borrowed this head.Looks stable enough.

I can't see the head in your jpeg??

I've supported much larger lenses than the one shown with Arca-Swiss and Markins ball heads.

 

[Mike Kennedy]

Manfrotto #141

Oops! Wrong picture.I'm using this one but a much older model.

 

[Markok765]

I like my Manfrotto 222.

 

[cmo]

If you want "leightweight, but good for heavy gear and affordable" try the FLM ballheads from Germany. I have a 58FT, weighs ca. 900g. But it's stable enough to hold a Bronica Gs-1 with a large telephoto lens plus converter... or a heavy 35mm SLR with a 800mm lens at 1/8 second.