I may have found a Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 at "only" 250 Euros
Gasp!
Suggested retail 399 Euros, about $540 USD, and that's before you add any "accessory" so you can actually attach a camera to it.
Yes, but that's my point: I can get it at 250 Euros.
But, I completely understand your point, Doug.
The fact is, I own a Canon 7D which I mostly use with a EF 24-70. They're both "heavy". I really, really don't what to buy anything that will shake when I press the shutter release. What would the point be? I'd rather spend 100 Euros more now, and keep this stuff "forever" and even with heavier lenses, than having to go through a second purchase.
In your case, with your camera, I completely agree that this tripod would be possibly too expensive.