Oben BE-126 Ball Head with Arca-Type Quick Release
- Load Capacity: 26.4 lb
- Height: 3.9"
- Weight: 16 oz
- Arca-Type Compatible Quick Release Set
SLIK AF-1100E Pistol Grip Head w/Quick Release - Supports 6.5 lb (2.9 kg)
Leofoto LH-36 Low Profile Ball Head
- 39.7 lb Load Capacity
- Arca-Type Compatible Quick Release
- Ultra-Smooth Movements
- Bubble Level
Benro TH62 Tilt Head with Pan Handle
- Load Capacity: 30.9 lb
- Pan & Tilt Head
- 360° Pan Movements
- 90° Forward Tilt, 60° Rear Tilt
Really Right Stuff BH-30 Ball Head with Compact Lever-Release Clamp
- 15 lb Load Capacity
- Max Height: 3"
- Panning Base with Engraved Degree Marks
- Base Diameter 1.6", Ball Diameter 1.2"
Gitzo 3-Way Fluid Head
- Load Capacity: 28.6 lb
- Height: 4.5"
- Weight: 2.1 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible
Falcam Upright Ball Head with F38 Pro Quick Release Trigger
- Load Capacity: 11 lb
- Includes F38 Anti-Deflection QR Plate V2
- Includes 3/8"-16 to 1/4"-20 Adapter
- 360° Ball Rotation and Panning
Vanguard Alta BH-100 Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 22.0 lb
- Ball-and-Socket Tension Control
- 360° Pan with Independent Lock
- Up to 90° Portrait Angle Tilt
Sirui KS-40 Low Gravity QR Ball Head with Panning Arca-Type Plate
- Load Capacity: 55 lb
- Height: 3.5"
- Arca-Type QR Set with Flip Lock System
- Bubble Level
Manfrotto 496 Center Ball Head with Q6 Arca-Type Quick Release Plate
- Load Capacity: 22 lb
- Height: 5.1"
- Weight: 1.1 lb
- Up to 90° Portrait Angle Tilt
Leofoto LH-40LR Low-Profile Ball Head with Lever Release Clamp
- Load Capacity: 44.1 lb
- Height:3.6"
- Arca-Type Clamp with Lever and QR Plate
- 360° Pan with Independent Pan Lock
Manfrotto XPRO Magnesium Ball Head Kit with Two Quick Release Plates
- Load Capacity: 33 lb
- Magnesium-Alloy Construction
- Up to 90° Portrait Angle Tilt
- RC2 Quick Release Cam Lock
Leofoto LH-55 Low-Profile Ball Head with Quick Release Plate (Black)
- Load Capacity: 55 lb
- Height: 3.9"
- Weight: 2 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible
Benro GX35 Two Series Arca-Type Low Profile Aluminum Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 77 lb
- Dual Panoramic Functionality
- Two Independent Pan Locks
- 360° Pan Movements
edelkrone FlexTILT PRO
- Flexible, Dual-Jointed Pan & Tilt Device
- Supports up to 15 lb Camera Rig
- 2 x Easy-to-Use Locking Knobs
- Use with Tripod or on Flat Surface
Oben GH3W-15 3-Way Geared Head with 7" and 4" Macro-Focusing-Rail Kit
- Geared Head with Two Focusing Rails
- Load Capacity: 15 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible with QR-20 Plate
- Independent Panning Base with Lock
Gitzo GH3382QD Series 3 Center Ball Head with Arca-Type Screw Knob QR Receiver
- Load Capacity: 44.1 lb
- Height: 5"
- Weight: 1.7 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible Quick Release
Gitzo GH1382QD Series 1 Center Ball Head with Arca-Type Screw Knob QR Receiver
- Load Capacity: 31 lb
- Height: 4.4"
- Weight: 1.1 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible Quick Release
Benro GD36PT Geared Drive Three-Way Head
- Load Capacity: 13.2 lb
- Hybrid Ball Head, Dual-Axis Geared Head
- 360° Pan Movements
- 8° Vertical Tilt, 15° Lateral Tilt
Acratech Long Lens Head
- Supports Lenses as Long as 600mm f/4.0
- Arca-Style Quick-Release Clamp
- CNC-Machined
- Engraved Degree Markings
Benro GH5C Carbon Fiber Gimbal Head with PL100LW Plate
- Load Capacity: 66 lb
- Height: 9.7"
- Weight: 2.4 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible
Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ball Head with Full-Size Screw-Knob Clamp
- 18 lb Load Capacity
- Max Height: 3.2"
- 90-Degree Notch for Portrait Orientation
- Separate Tension Control Knob
Gitzo Gimbal Fluid Head
- Load Capacity: 17.6 lb
- Weight: 3 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible, QR Plate Included
- Fluid Cartridge for Smooth Movement
Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ball Head with Full Size Screw-Knob Clamp
- Load Capacity: 50 lb
- Height: 3.8"
- Dual 90° Notches for Portrait Mode
- Tension Control
FlexShooter Pro Ball Head with Arca-Type Locking Knob Receiver (Black and Silver)
- Load Capacity: 100 lb
- Height: 3.9"
- Weight: 1.5 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible
Arca-Swiss d4 Tripod Head with Classic Knob Quick Release (Geared)
- Leverage Weight Capacity: 75 lb
- Height: 4.3"
- Weight: 2.1 lb
- Arca & MonoballFix-Type Compatible
Leofoto LH-25 Mini Ball Head with Quick Release Plate
- Load Capacity: 13.23 lb
- Height: 2.6"
- Weight: 6 oz
- Arca-Type, Screw-Knob Clamp
K&F Concept Gimbal Tripod Head with Arca-Type QR
- Load Capacity: 44 lb
- Arca-Type Quick Release Set
- 2.75" Adjustable Height Camera Platform
- 360° Panning Base with Locking Knob
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.


