What's a decent head for Slik Sprint Pro

[Coach]

These typically come with a ball head. Has anyone found a good pan/tilt head to use on this tripod? Not looking for a super expensive head - nor the $40 plastic ones. I was looking at the Manfrotto 128RC but I'm not 100% sure it's compatible.

 

Thanks.

[Red Rabbit]

I like the 700rc2 for its weight but notice some play in the horizontal plate when the tension screw is loosened.

If you are concerned about the size of the stud thread, there are adapters for just a few bucks. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/503797-REG/General_Brand_NPTRB_3_8_to_1_4_20_Tripod.html

[AZ RANGER]

I use the 700rc2 also with the slik. I like it and seems to match up well with the light weight tripod. I have noticed the same play that Red Rabbit mentions but overall it's a great head for the $

[Hatchet Jack]

In response to azranger and red rabbit. There's an Allen screw if you pop off that small cap put some loc tite on it and snug it down and it'll get rid of that play. I have the 700rc2 and it's a good head.

[oz31p]

If weight is not a issue the 128 is a great head

[azpredator@work]

Get this one. I'm happier with it than I was with what has been mentioned above.

[AZ8]

I got the same tripod. After wasting money, I finally purchased the Outdoorsman's head. Total weight comes in at just over 2.5 pounds. Makes for a great setup.

 

Save up and get the Outdoorsman's.

 

 

[Coach]

Great info - as always the CWT members are a wealth of knowledge. Looking into all these heads now.

 

Thanks for the replies.

[Red Rabbit]

In response to azranger and red rabbit. There's an Allen screw if you pop off that small cap put some loc tite on it and snug it down and it'll get rid of that play. I have the 700rc2 and it's a good head.

Thank you for the tip.

[sigfour]

I left the ball head on my slik and attached a outdoorsmans pan head then the pistol grip. With the ball head left on i can fold my tripod up better to pack it.

 

-Sig

[bigorange]

Nice thread. I have same tripod and have often wondered the same about upgrading the head.

[cjl2010]

I've got both the outdoorsmans pan head and pistol grip. The pan head is a thousand times smoother but the pistol grip is easier for me to use. Remember with a pan head you have to have your tripod set up level to the ground, with the pistol grip you can have the tripod crooked and use the pistol grip to square you up if you are on a hillside. I hate dickin around with a tripod trying to get level when you are on a hillside. I run the pistol grip with panning attachment so it's best of both worlds I think.