Change ballhead of Slik Sprint Pro GM

SimonTemplar · 14th November 2008

Hi,

I have a Slik Sprint Pro GM with SBH-100 ball head.
I like the lightness of the tripod... it is just the head that I don't like....
Firstly, can I change the ballhead to something else?
Or should I change the tripod?

Reason: Upgraded Camera from 350D to 50D...

Any ideas?

ExplorerZ · 15th November 2008

Originally Posted by SimonTemplar

Hi,

I have a Slik Sprint Pro GM with SBH-100 ball head.
I like the lightness of the tripod... it is just the head that I don't like....
Firstly, can I change the ballhead to something else?
Or should I change the tripod?

Reason: Upgraded Camera from 350D to 50D...

Any ideas?

yes, u can change the ballhead, if u changing to manfrotto ballhead, u need to get an additional 1/4" to 3/8" screw adapter from the store as well. but whether if it will support ur future setup, i guess it will just that stability will always not be as good as any bigger/heavier tripod

ahguan · 15th November 2008

yes u can! i have the same tripod with the head changed to a 484RC2 using the screw adapter. the adpter is short and does not have much threads to cling to. suffice for careful jobs but rather flimsy still. i will only use this when mobility is important otherwise it's back to a heavy setup

SimonTemplar · 15th November 2008

Thanks for the advice.
Anyway, the Slik Sprint Pro is not that stable even with the original head...

Simon

ssping83 · 15th November 2008

it's good enough for what it's weight and price is worth..

i'm a sprint pro GM user too.. =)

sloth · 15th November 2008

Love my Sprint Pro as well. Great for light rigs - but nothing heavier than a 350D.

My 5D forced me to upgrade.. I still keep the Slik for my other cameras though

ricleo · 16th November 2008

i still love my slik sprint pro. use it as a travel tripod for my 5D

For prolonged use on tripod like fireworks, i will use my heavier manfrotto.

denniskee · 17th November 2008

i am using the slik sprint pro gm (less sbh100 wgt is 0.79kg, max load 2.04kg) + giottos mh 1303-210c (wgt 0.164kg, max load 5kg).

14th November 2008	#1
SimonTemplar Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 69	Change ballhead of Slik Sprint Pro GM Hi, I have a Slik Sprint Pro GM with SBH-100 ball head. I like the lightness of the tripod... it is just the head that I don't like.... Firstly, can I change the ballhead to something else? Or should I change the tripod? Reason: Upgraded Camera from 350D to 50D... Any ideas?

15th November 2008	#3
ahguan Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: S'pore Posts: 376	Re: Change ballhead of Slik Sprint Pro GM yes u can! i have the same tripod with the head changed to a 484RC2 using the screw adapter. the adpter is short and does not have much threads to cling to. suffice for careful jobs but rather flimsy still. i will only use this when mobility is important otherwise it's back to a heavy setup __________________ My works http://guanness.multiply.com/photos and http://www.flickr.com/photos/guanness/

15th November 2008	#4
SimonTemplar Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 69	Re: Change ballhead of Slik Sprint Pro GM Thanks for the advice. Anyway, the Slik Sprint Pro is not that stable even with the original head... Simon

15th November 2008	#5
ssping83 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bishan Posts: 968	Re: Change ballhead of Slik Sprint Pro GM it's good enough for what it's weight and price is worth.. i'm a sprint pro GM user too.. =)

15th November 2008	#6
sloth Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 619	Re: Change ballhead of Slik Sprint Pro GM Love my Sprint Pro as well. Great for light rigs - but nothing heavier than a 350D. My 5D forced me to upgrade.. I still keep the Slik for my other cameras though

16th November 2008	#7
ricleo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Eastern Singapore Posts: 2,058	Re: Change ballhead of Slik Sprint Pro GM i still love my slik sprint pro. use it as a travel tripod for my 5D For prolonged use on tripod like fireworks, i will use my heavier manfrotto. __________________ 5DII, 7D, 17-40 F4L, 24-70 F2.8L, 50 F1.4, 70-200 F4L IS, 300 F4L IS, Sigma 150mm F2.8 HSM

17th November 2008	#8
denniskee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: bukit batok Posts: 4,211	Re: Change ballhead of Slik Sprint Pro GM i am using the slik sprint pro gm (less sbh100 wgt is 0.79kg, max load 2.04kg) + giottos mh 1303-210c (wgt 0.164kg, max load 5kg). __________________ photography makes one sees things from all angles.