Suitable quick-release head for Slik Sprint Pro?

[Fella]

Am currently using the Slik Sprint Pro and I find it really troublesome to have to screw my cam in and out of the original ball head.

Visited CP for a suitable quick release BALL head but all of them are way too big for the tripod.

Are there any smaller ones available that matches the Sprint Pro?

Besides that, may I have some recommendations on a more sturdy (the Sprint Pro is too flimsy for the F717 although it's perfect for the v3) tripod that offers about the same dimensions as the Sprint Pro when folded and fully extended?

The specs for the Sprint Pro is :
Maximum Operating Height: 78.75 in. / 1,447 mm
Minimum Operating Height: 23.22 in. / 590 mm
Folded Length: 40.95 in. / 1,040 mm
Weight: 13.90 lbs. / 6,300 grams
Maximum Load: 22.00 lbs. / 9,980 grams

Thank you!

 

[mpenza]

is that the Slik Sprint Pro GM? specs seems to be wrong. A 6.3kg tripod that supports 10 kg should be good enough for the 717.

 

[MaGixShOe]

got try the Slik U8000/9000?

 

[Fella]

Not too sure if the specs fit..
Though the weight of the tripod certainly doesn't feel like 6kg...
Specs were taken straight from website.. :dunno:

The U8000/9000 somehow do not appeal to me. Thanks though.

Any other recommendations please?

 

[mpenza]

These should be the specs:

Maximum Height 64.3" (163.5 cm)
Minimum Height 6.3" (16.2 cm) [when used with short column]
Folded Length 18.9" (48 cm)
Load Capacity 4.4 lb (2 kg)
Leg Sections 4
Leg Lock Type Flip levers
Independent Leg Spread Yes
Center Column Sections 2
Center Column Type Sliding (Reversible, with tension control)
Center Brace No
Spiked Feet Yes
Head Type Ball Head
Head Mount Thread Size 1/4"-20
Weight 1.9 lb (860g)

I'm using Manfrotto 323QR adaptor. Probably costs $30 or so.

 

[Fella]

Originally posted by mpenza
I'm using Manfrotto 323QR adaptor. Probably costs $30 or so.

Thank you!
With the Slik Sprint Pro?
Is it a quick release ball?
Any pics?

 

[mpenza]

323 is a quick release adaptor. It fixes onto any ballhead including the one that come with Slik Sprint Pro GM. I have the Slik Sprint Pro GM but got another head for use with it (Kaiser 6916 or something like that).

 

[Fella]

Originally posted by mpenza
323 is a quick release adaptor. It fixes onto any ballhead including the one that come with Slik Sprint Pro GM. I have the Slik Sprint Pro GM but got another head for use with it (Kaiser 6916 or something like that).

Appreciate that very much!
Didn't realise there are quick release adapters out there!
Did a search and manage to have a good look @ it.
Did you get it from CP?

Unfortunately, got no luck searching for Kaiser.

Thank you!

 

[digi~ET]

the manfrotto one is about $33 bucks......its at cp......but not the one with camera.......go to the one with lots of tripod in it.

 

[mpenza]

Originally posted by mpenza
323 is a quick release adaptor. It fixes onto any ballhead including the one that come with Slik Sprint Pro GM. I have the Slik Sprint Pro GM but got another head for use with it (Kaiser 6916 or something like that).

should be 6016 but this does not come with a quick release ballhead. I'm using the Manfrotto 323QR with it.