Move Shoot Move Ball Head with Arca-Type QR Plate
- Load Capacity: 11 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible with QR Plate
- Swivels 360° and Tilts 90°
- Bubble Level for Precise Orientation
SLIK SBH-100AC Arca-Type Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 4.4 lb
- Height: 3"
- Arca-Type Quick Release with QR Plate
- Weight: 6.5 oz
YC Onion BC26 Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 11 lb
- 360° Pan | 90° Tilt Range
- Arca-Type Quick Release Plate
- Independent Ball Head & Pan Knobs
CAMVATE Ball Head with Quick Release Plate & Shoe Mount
- Button-Release QR Plate
- 1/4"-20 Mounting Screw / 1/4"-20 Base
- 4.4 lb Payload
- Side Shoe Mount
Benro N00P Ball Head with Arca-Type Quick Release
- Load Capacity: 8.8 lb
- Weight: 7.8 oz
- Single Lever for Quick Operation
- Arca-Type Quick Release with QR Plate
Giottos MH-1304 Pro Series II Mini Ballhead with MH-110C Camera Platform
Sunwayfoto XB-28 Low-Profile Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 9.9 lb
- Maximum Height: 2.6"
- Weight: 0.4 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible
revolve Axis HD Ball Head with Arca-Type Quick Release
- Load Capacity: 35 lb
- Arca-Type Quick release with QR Plate
- Panoramic Base with Locking Knob
- Bubble Level
SLIK SBH-120 DQ Compact Ballhead 120 with Quick Release - Supports 4.5 lbs (2kg)
Move Shoot Move Low Gravity Compact Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 11 lb
- Height: 2.6"
- 360° Pan Base with Independent Lock
- Dual 90° Vertical Shooting Notches
Dot Line DL-0611 Medium Ball Head
- For DSLR Cameras
- All-Metal Construction
- Kip Handle Tightens & Loosens Ball Joint
- 90° Tilt, 360° Rotation
FLM CB-18E Centerball Head
XILETU LS1 Pan & Tilt Fluid Video Mini Head
- Load Capacity: 13.2 lb
- Weight: 0.68 lb
- Adjustable Hydraulic Damping
- Arca-Type QR Set with QR Plate
Dot Line DL-0613 Large Ball Head
- For DSLR Cameras
- All-Metal Construction
- Kip Handle Tightens & Loosens Ball Joint
- 90° Tilt, 360° Rotation
Leofoto MBC-22 Mini Ball Head with PU-25 Quick Release Plate
- Load Capacity: 8.8 lb
- Height: 2.7"
- 1/4"-20 Mounting Screw
- PU-25 Arca-Type Plate, Screw-Knob Clamp
Barska AF12544 Aluminum Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 11 lb
- Maximum Height: 3.5"
- Weight: 0.7 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible
JOBY Ballhead X (Black)
- For Use With Joby Gorillapod Focus
- Maximum Load Up to 11.1 lb (5.3 kg)
- Full 360° Panning
- 90° Tilt
Neewer GM41 Low Profile Tripod Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 22 lb
- Arca-Type Quick Release Plate
- Swivels 360° and Tilts 180°
- Bubble Level for Precise Orientation
XILETU G-28 Ball Head with Quick-Release Head
- Load Capacity: 26.5 lb
- Weight: 0.55 lb
- Quick-Release Head
- Locking Lever QR Plate Clamp
SLIK SBH-400AS Ball Head
- Low-Profile & Compact Head
- 8.8 lb Load Capacity
- Ball Lock & Pan Lock
- Weight: 9.7 oz
Field Optics Research FPH-200 Pan Head
- Load Capacity: 6.6 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible
- 360° Pan with Independent Pan Lock
- 2 Bubble Levels
miliboo MU Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 19.8 lb
- Ball Head with 50mm Flat Base
- Plate with 1/4"-20 Screw
- Aluminum Alloy Construction
Tripod Heads to Enhance Your Camera's Functions
You already know that tripod stabilizers support your camera for improved clarity, but perhaps you're just discovering how you can improve focus even more with wise use of tripod heads that work to let you get a better shot.
Why Do I Need a Separate Tripod Head?
The head that came with your camera may fit most everyday shots, but advanced heads can match your photography type to the proper technique. For example, a landscape portrait needs a wider angle, so match that to a corresponding geared tripod head.
When choosing tripod heads, be sure to consider the picture subject as well as the desired degree of motion and focus.
Camera Ball Heads
The most common type of camera head, and the best accessory head for a beginner, is a ball and socket system. Camera ball heads are the most intuitive of the head types due to their easy and smooth motions. You can pan over an area with little effort and then adjust the tension knob to lock the ball when you have your desired position. Some models include a tension knob for easy panning of the area. You may need multiple heads to achieve the proper composition, so invest in professional tripod cases that can carry them, too.
Pan and Tilt Tripod Models
Pan and tilt camera heads, also known as three-way heads, have separately-adjustable control levers to change the front and lateral tilts and scanning. These geared tripod heads permit precise adjustments of your digital still camera to maintain an accurate focus, allowing you to capture macro shots such as blades of grass. Adjustments with the panning feature let you capture landscapes on a large scale using panoramic and time lapse heads that rotate 360 degrees and zone in at the no-parallax point so you just need to dial in the tension to lock it in place.
Gimbal Tripod Heads
Large telephoto lenses and general tripod accessories, along with a weighted still camera body, need support to maintain smooth operation. Gimbal tripod heads operate similar to camera ball heads, except the ball is filled with fluid that levels and lubricates the movement. It often sits within a rotating mount collar attached to the mount. The whole camera needs balance to pan easily, so make sure the tripod legs can maintain the support of heavy gear. If you want to get gimbal quality without the cost of a new separate head, gimbal tripod head conversion kits can fill that need.
Pistol Grip Heads
This simple head packs a punch with one-hand control. Simply squeeze the trigger to unlock the head and rotate it using only your hand. This allows precise control over the camera focus. For added stability, the position can be locked in after you've found the right coordinates.
Capturing your desired shots becomes easier when you have tools to match the necessary techniques. Trust a tripod to provide support, and employ the versatility of the various top-name tripod heads available at B&H Photo and Video to maximize your efficiency in creating memorable photographs.


