Originally posted by monochrome I was about to recommend this very head. Used it for years until I switched to ball heads. The QR plate is very secure, but unusual - I don’t think many other heads use it. I have a useless extra plate laying around somewhere because I forgot to sell it with the pan head.
There are some real cheap examples on ebay without the QR plate if you wouldn't mind selling me that one
Edit: oops didn't read the conversation above.
The 3047 does seem to fit the bill in terms of functionality and price however. Thanks for the suggestions guys!