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I have looked at the Giottos MH-1300 657 as a replacement.
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If it's one of the newer ones with the Arca-Swiss type quick release camp, then it should be a decent head. I've tried them at the store and they seem good enough.
I had the old MH-3000 (no quick release plate) which, well, sucked. Heavy, moved when you locked it down, didn't pan smoothly.
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I am wary of the Benbo because the price is getting pretty low (considering that they offer a second plate with that head).
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Benro and Benbo are two different companies. I'd stay away from Benro; I linked a pretty scathing review about a year ago somewhere on Photocamel.
No experience with Benbo.
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The Really Right Stuff BH-40 is what I would like but, paying close to $400 for a tripod head gives me the shudders.
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Have you looked at Kirk Photo? Their ballheads are really nice, with a more traditional design as compared to the RRS. I use their
BH-1 and it's as nice as my dad's RRS BH-55. The head's still a good $355, but you get a little more for your money.