Grab and go

Question:

I have a pretty nice Canon photo tripod with a 1/4 inch screw on top. I want to make it into a grab and go mount for a C5 and a 80mm Stellarvue.

Can anyone recommend a good tripod head for it, for under a $100? There's too many to choose from, and I'm not sure if I want a ball joint or the pan and tilt.

I will eventually make a tall pipe pier out of a fence post or something to fit this on.

Thanks,

John

Just to follow up on the discussion earlier this week, I took Jon's idea and bought the tilt/pan tripod mount. Only cost 40 dollars. I think it will work out nicely. Together, it weighs a few pounds total.

I am still considering the Microstar.

Included a picture of the new setup.

John

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