Cheers guru & Zaskar,

I was told about the Manfrotto / Vinten deal at the shop today. As my A1E is for mainly underwater work it will not be on the tripod that much. Another twist to the tail is I will hopefully be purchasing a better cam soon, maybe the HDV Canon. I am now looking at the Manfrotto 503525 for both cams. Love the fluid head. after my sony vct870rm its bliss.

Cheers again

DeanB

P.s any heads up on shops with the best deals. I went to HPrestons in Malvern for the A1E which was a good price. £1643.