What I've come up with is using the Sunpak 7500 Pro legs and replacing the head with the Velbon PH-368 fluid head. This gives you a very firm base and a very smooth head for around $100. Plus you'll have a second head that is very good for taking still shots if you want to use it. The Velbon head actually is sold with a set of legs in the Velbon 607 but those legs aren't nearly as stable as the Sunpak legs. But the head on the Sunpak is essentially made for taking still shots. It has the third axis (lets you turn your camera up for taking portrait style photos) and isn't a fluid head. The Velbon head is a fluid head and has been compared with much more expensive heads.
Several people have bought this combination and they all like it very well. If you're looking for the best set of legs and a head for a budget price this is very hard to beat. You'll have trouble finding a really good tripod and head for less money. You just won't get the smooth operation of a true fluid head and the steady legs like the Sunpak has.
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