tripod heads

Hi there, Was just wondering any experience with the 504x Manfrotto video head and the 608 version? Are they both equally as good for fluid movement? Also does the 608 lock off nice and tight without any play? Thanks

Hi everyone, I'm new to photography and have recently just purchased my very first DSLR. I bought a second hand tripod (Velbon DF-61) this evening and appear to have made an error! After handing over the money, I got the tripod home and realised there's no D-ring in the mounting plate so...

I am doing more product photography. I have not looked at heads for 15 years or so, so I am totally out of touch with developments with styles of head and with mounting plates. I have no loyalty to any brand. I have been using a pan and tilt. Should I bother to consider a ball head (that can...