New Tripod head advice

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Hi I am looking for a new tripod head mainly for achitectural photography. I really want individual spirit levels on both axis in landscape and portrait mode, quick release plate and weight less than 1.5kg.

I've narrowed the choice down to a Manfrotto 808RC4 for £80 which ticks most of the boxes, although it only has a circular level in portrait mode.

Does anyone have any experience of this head or have any recommendations along the same lines.

Thanks
 
That's a regular 3-way head, of good quality. I'm sure it does what it says on the tin.

I have the smaller version which I bought because I wanted more control than a ball head, in individual planes, but it's still a bit jerky for really accurate work like macro and table top. Architecture too I imagine. I wish I'd saved my money and got this one, 410 geared head, which is really nice to use - smooth and precise, and the camera stays exactly where you put it. A bit more money but well worth it IMHO. http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-manfrotto-410-junior-geared-head/p10890

Pop a separate spirit level in the hot shoe if you need ;)
 
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