What tripod and heads do I like to use?
I use this ballhead and camera mount plate:
- Ball Head, Markins Q-Ball M10
- Camera Plate, Kirk PZ-84 for Canon Digital Rebel with BG-E1

I selected these based on some researching and reviews from others.
Later I'd like to write a little bit more about this topic.
They can be ordered at: Nikonians Photoproshop.com
Still on my wish-list:
- Tripod, Gitzo 2228 explorer carbon 4 sections
or
- Velbon Chaser EFL-4(A) 4 sections, Weight 3.2 lbs.