Hey Scott!
Don't know much about the slik tripods, but I have the Bogen/Manfrotto 4021B
(I think). It's the one where the center column can be positioned
horizontally. It's very handy.
Another option is a gear head. Bogen/Manfrotto makes the compact gear head
(3275) that looks very tempting. B&H sells it for $156.00.
Right now, however, I use a medium ball head with focusing rail and stage.
If you have the bellows, then see if you can find a focusing stage. They are
pretty hard to find on the used market (about $40) or you can buy it new from
B&H for $70. I'd bet John H can get it for you too.
HTH,
--p.j.
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