It's not 75mm or 100mm, it's just the tripod.

If you have a chance I will suggest again that you try your camera and head on a Gitzo Series 3 tripod. I have links and descriptions in an earlier post.

I specifically tired Sachtler, Vinten and Miller tripods. All of them were less steady than the Gitzo. the Gitzo has virtually no bounce back, esecially when not fully extended. For your needs, for the weight and the rigidity, I suggest you look at one.

Gitzo also makes a heavier Series 5, but that is not necessary for your camera and head.

As I have mentioned before, the Gitzo tripods (linked above) will take a flat head, a 75mm half bowl, and a 100mm half ball, just by changing the collar/adapter.

Jack is right. I was just trying to say that between tripods built for 75mm bowls tend to be less rigid than ones built for 100mm. I am sure that the Gitzo tripod is good.

hi Jack, I sent you a PM with some questions but yes I plan to get the Gitzo.

I had to return the Sachtler FSB-4 Carbon fiber tripod it was too heavy for me and instead got the Sachtler 0372 FSB-4 Aluminum tripod and the Gitzo GT3531LSV Systematic 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod. I just took it out of the box so I haven't had time to test it but comparing with the Sachtler this is definitely lighter and smaller which make it easier for me to carry around on my bike. All I need is a shoulder strap to carry the Gitzo. I need something light and small like a backpack can anyone recommend anything?

I spent a lot more with this tripod configuration but I think it was worth it. Thanks for all your help.

-kaj

hey everyone i have a question i went out to shoot today with my Sachtler 0372 FSB-4
and lost the thing (don't know what its called) that twist on to hold the head in place. (tripod mount?) what is it called and where can i get a replacement? i hope you know what i'm talking about.

hey kaj it's called a kit clamping screw $50 damn:-(
Sachtler | Clamping Screw Kit | 3905 | B&H Photo Video
anything cheaper out there that will do the job?

Hey guys, gr8 thread. Could someone with a bit of knowledge cast an eye over this and maybe give an opinion,
Deree C300 Head + TS-16 Aluminum Legs + Ground Spreader Tripod System
Im after something heavy and solid with a fair amount of height to mount an HM100 with Rode NT4, Zoom H4n and a 9" monitor, (it is rather top heavy ).
I dont care about weight, tilt and pan only needs to be of reasonable quality.
Im just about at the point of welding up some gal steel myself, LOL.
I can appreciate why alot of you guys spend alot of money to get perfect smooth movement from the heads, I just cant justify spending alot on a tripod that is mostly unmanned and just needs to stay steady.
To sum up,
Heavy, tall, solid as a rock, basic pan and tilt ability.
Please some suggestions.

anyone? someone must have a big fat tripod they're happy with.

i have the Sachtler FSB-4 Aluminum tripod. The FSB-4 head is sold
with legs for around $800 I think. I use the Gitzo legs very easy setup.
I highly recommend the FSB-4 I think it would work well with your setup.

Kajito, I am going to try the Satchler FSB-4. Are you able to pan smoothly and when you stop, have no bounce back? This is the main thing I am concerned with.

Andy at first i got very little bounch back but that all depends on how you pan. i've been practicing and got better at it so no more bounch back for me. i get really smooth pans with my Satchler FSB-4 see for yourself.
here's a video i did last month it was cold and windy. see the pan for the opening shot.

I lost one of the Spiked Retractable Feet
 

I have the Gitzo GT3531LSV Systematic 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs. I lost the one of the Spiked Retractable Feet. When I search for spare parts on Gitzo website it says no spare parts available.
I can't imagine no spare parts for something that can easily fall off and be lost.

Spiked feet gitzo

Isn't that what you are looking for? It took me 10-sec to google it.

Cheers

never mind i found it at B&H but thanks anyway. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/568777-REG/Gitzo_GS5030VSF_GS5030VSF_Retractable_Spiked_Feet.html

just checked out your link that's it heh!