$100-200 fluid head for HPX170?

[ciencin]

I've just ordered a indiSlider Pro with a 100mm bowl and looking to get a (cheap-ish) fluid to go with it.
I'd never really had the need for a very smooth tripod head as I'd mostly stick with handheld work and get by on my little Velbon C-600 tripod (which unfortunately doesn't have a removable head)
(linky: http://www.connscameras.ie/velbon-c600/4907990201928pd.html)

So would anybody have any recommendations? So far I found the Manfrotto 701hdv and Manfrotto 501 heads (very mixed reviews about them though). I suppose I would be really using this head just with the indiSlider so maybe even a basic head will do?

p.s. how would you know if the fluid head is 100mm or 75mm bowl?

 

[Huy Vu]

You'll never be able to pan and slide at the same time on a slider, so the head itself doesn't matter. Get the cheapest one that will support the camera weight. Also a head might have a built in 75/100 mm bowl (in which case it will be indicated) or like the Manfrotto head will require an appropriate adapter.

 

[arniepix]

Take a look at the Manfrotto 500 series heads.