Xmas pressy .................. advice?

[MarkOne]

Parents in law have asked what I wanted for max £150.00 ..... which is very nice of them ...

As that can't get me the 911 turbo I was after, I am looking at a new tripod head possibly, so thought of
the manfrotto 410 junior geared head maybe?
Anyone got one of these? Good/Bad ?
Or any other ideas within the budget as I am stumped at the moment?

[Lez S]

Was going to buy one Mark, but decided against it - it's a lot bigger than I thought. However, it is a solid head, and very smooth to use.

[mstphoto]

I am tempted by the new Manfrotto joystick head.
A guy in our Camera Club has one and its a lovely piece of kit to use and it locks rock solid.
They come in a couple of sizes depending on the weight of camera/lens.

Manfrotto 324RC2 Joystick Head (324RC2) - Warehouse Express

[AmericanMrs]

Oh my husband had one of those and I hated it - so did he as he took it back almost as soon as he got it!
I've got the Manfrotto 410 geared head and I love it.

[mstphoto]

Thats interesting. What didn't you like about it?

[AmericanMrs]

I found it hard to adjust and didn't like the trigger action but I do have FM which affects my wrists.
I also found it less accurate to position than the gearded head, especially when setting up macro shots.

[Hugh]

Mark,

The Junior Geared head is great and fits nicely in your budget. There are also some very nice ball heads at that price point - have a look on Warehouse Express, that will give you an idea of what is available.

Hugh

[mstphoto]

I found it hard to adjust and didn't like the trigger action but I do have FM which affects my wrists.
I also found it less accurate to position than the gearded head, especially when setting up macro shots.

I found it quite quick and easy to use. Perhaps I'll try it again if I get the chance.