I use a 1DmkIIN, but my heaviest lens is a Sigma 50-500 EX, and that's a biggie.
I use a Gitzo Carbon mountaineer 1228, and a Gitzo magnesium ball head 1377and the whole combination is as solid as a rock, and VERY light.
The 1377 has an aspherical ball, panoramic mount, and very effective friction. Even with the 'bigma' on the head, the ball is buttery smooth, moves without hesitation, and is every bit as easy and effective to use as was my old Wimberley gimbal head. There is no actual need to lock the ball at all, unless you need to move the tripod... the ball friction alone holds the camera/lens in perfect balance.
If you PM me, I know where there are some ex demo Gitzo tripods for sale, including carbon models for about half price
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