tripod, manfrotto v the satchler

[taras]

hi all, i am having trouble deciding what tripod to buy. i've narrowd it down to the following:

a satchler 0372 fsb-4 aluminum tripod system for £530.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...um_Tripod.html

I hear good things about satchler albiet this is the cheapest ones they do.


Then i'm lookinjg at the manfrotto 503HDV tripod system for £430. Again seems good and looks like it's just as popular.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...d.html#reviews

Basically I want a tripod that is sturdy and that will allow me to do great smooth pans and tilts etc. The Satchler looks like you can set the speed of your pans or something, which is something i've never used before but am sure interested in. all advice is welcome.

Taras