Vortex Radian Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 55 lb
- Height: 7"
- Weight: 2.2 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible
Leofoto HB-70LR Pro Heavy-Duty Ball Head with LR-70 70mm Lever-Release Clamp
- Load Capacity: 88 lb
- Height: 5.4", 2.75" Ball Diameter
- Easy-to-Use Lever-Release Clamp
- Arca-Type Quick Release Plate
Fotopro MH-12 Fluid Head (Black/Green)
- Load Capacity: 13.2 lb
- Supports Manfrotto & Arca-Type QR Plates
- Dual Safety Locks for Stable Shooting
- Built-In Leveling Bowl for Quick Setup
Fotopro MH-12 Fluid Head (Black/Gray)
- Load Capacity: 13.2 lb
- Supports Manfrotto & Arca-Type QR Plates
- Dual Safety Locks for Stable Shooting
- Built-In Leveling Bowl for Quick Setup
Matthews BH-30 Ball Head
SLIK SGH-300 Compact Gimbal Head
- Load Capacity: 10 lb
- Height: 6.5"
- Weight: 1.8 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible
Manfrotto 324RC2 Ball Head Head Kit with 200PL-14 and 200PL Quick Release Plates
- Ball Head with Control Handle
- Load Capacity: 7.7 lb
- Integrated Handle Squeeze Trigger
- Ball-and-Socket Tension Control
Leofoto LH-55LR Ball Head with LR-70 Lever-Release Clamp (Black)
- Load Capacity: 55.1 lb
- Height: 3.9", 2.2" Ball Diameter
- Easy-to-Use Lever-Release Clamp
- Arca-Type Quick Release Plate
FEISOL CB-50D Ballhead with QP-144750 Release Plate
- Ballhead with 41 lb Capacity
- Dual-Caliper Lock for Stability
- Seamless Friction Controlled Movement
- QP-144750 Quick Release Plate Included
FEISOL CB-50DL Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 41 lb
- Height: 4.25"
- Weight: 1.3 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible
Sunwayfoto GH-PRO II Geared Tripod Head
- Load Capacity: 8.8 lb
- Height: 5.5"
- T6061 Aluminum Construction
- Arca-Type Quick Release with QR Plate
Benro Photo/Video Series 3 Hybrid Flip Head
- Load Capacity: 13.2 lb
- Arca-Compatible Clamp
- Horizontal-to-Vertical Switching
- Dual Panning Control
Leofoto LH-55LR Ball Head with LR-70 Lever-Release Clamp (Camouflage)
- Load Capacity: lb
- Height: 3.9", 2.2" Ball Diameter
- Easy-to-Use Lever-Release Clamp
- Arca-Type Quick Release Plate
Sunwayfoto TH-55G Low-Profile Ball Head with Lever Clamp and Quick Release Plate (Green)
- Load Capacity: 77.2 lb
- Height: 3.8"
- Weight: 1.6 lb
- Ball Diameter: 2.2"
Sunwayfoto XB-52 Low-Profile Ball Head with Arca-Type Locking Knob QR Clamp
- Load Capacity: 132.2 lb
- Arca-Type QR Clamp with Locking Knob
- Dual Drop-Notch Design
- Weight: 1.5 lb
Field Optics Research FBH-55D Heavy Duty Arca-Type Ball Head
- Ball Diameter: 2.2
- Picatinny and Arca-Type Rail Compatible
- 360° Pan with Independent Pan Lock
- Tension Control
ZEISS Q-75 Ball Head
- 75mm Half Ball Head
- Arca-Type Mount with 75mm Adapter
- Single Adjustment Handle
- Hook for Stabilizing Weight Bag
Gitzo GH3750 Series 3 Off Center Magnesium Ballhead
TALESPULL Twilight Arca-Type Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 32 lb
- Includes Arca-Type Quick Release Plate
- Vertical Tilt: 90°
- 1/4"-20 Screw Mount
Sunwayfoto XB-52DL Low-Profile Ball Head with Arca-Type Lever Release QR Clamp
- Load Capacity: 132.2 lb
- Arca-Type QR Clamp with Lever Release
- Dual Drop-Notch Design
- Weight: 1.5 lb
FEISOL CB-50DC Ballhead with QP-144750 Release Plate
- Ballhead with 41 lb Capacity
- Dual-Caliper Lock for Stability
- Outer Layer of Carbon
- Seamless Friction Controlled Movement
DigitalFoto Solution Limited CH5 Carbon Fiber Gimbal Tripod Head for Telephoto Lens
- Load Capacity: 44 lb
- Height: 9"
- Weight: 2.18 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible
Manfrotto 327RC2 Ball Head Kit with 200PL-14 and 200PL Quick Release Plates
- Ball Head with Control Handle
- Load Capacity: 12.1 lb
- Integrated Handle Squeeze Trigger
- Ball-and-Socket Tension Control
Gitzo GH1382TQD Series 1 Traveler Center Ball Head with Arca-Type Screw Knob QR Receiver
- Load Capacity: 24 lb
- Height: 4.1"
- Weight: 0.9 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible Quick Release
Davis & Sanford Pro 200 Photo Head
Sunwayfoto XB-52DDHI Low-Profile Ball Head with DDH-05N Panoramic Panning Clamp
- Load Capacity: 132 lb
- Bubble Level with Two Mounting Holes
- Friction Adjustment Knob
- Two Drop Notches
FEISOL CB-60D Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 84.0 lb
- Dual-Caliper Ball and Socket Lock
- Ball-and-Socket Tension Control
- 360° Pan with Independent Lock
Novoflex MagicBall Free Housing
- Includes Housing Only, No MagicBall
- Part of MagicBall Free System
- U-Shaped Design
- 240° of Adjustment
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.


