Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ball Head with Screw-Knob Panning Clamp
- Load Capacity: 50 lb
- Height: 4.6"
- Dual 90° Notches for Portrait Mode
- Tension Control
Benro WH15 Long Lens Wildlife Head
- Load Capacity: 33.1 lb
- Dimensions: 5.3 x 5.1 x 3.1"
- Weighs 3 Pounds
- Arca-Type Compatible
Really Right Stuff PG-02 MK2 Pano-Gimbal Head with Side Mount
- Load Capacity: 15 lb
- Height: 9.5"
- Weight: 2.5 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible Clamp
Manfrotto 405 3-Way, Geared Pan-and-Tilt Head Kit with 410PL Quick Release Plates
- Load Capacity: 16.5 lb
- 3 Independent Movements with Locks
- Snap-Lock Controls for Fast Movements
- Integrated Incremental, Geared Movements
Arca-Swiss C1 Cube Geared Head with Arca Classic Quick Release
- Load Capacity: 88 lb
- Height: 4.3"
- Weight: 2.4 lb
- Precision Gears Provide Fine Adjustments
Neewer GM01 Basic Mini Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 4.4 lb
- 360° Pan | 90° Tilt Range
- 1/4"-20 Top Screw and Bottom Thread
- Twist-Lock Design
XILETU MC-22S Dual Cold Shoe Mini Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 5.5 lb
- Height: 2.6"
- 1/4"-20 Mounting Screw
- Cold Shoe Accessory Mount
Neewer Aluminum Alloy 360° Rotating Swivel Mini Ball Head
Magnus BHSP-04 Ball Head with Built-In Smartphone Adapter
- Spring-Loaded Smartphone Clamp
- Clamp Capacity Range: 2.4 to 3.15"
- Load Capacity: 4.4 lb
- Height: 3.3"
Gravity Stands MS QT 2 B Quick-Tilt 1/4" Camera/Recorder Adapter
- For Cameras and Digital Audio Recorders
- Quick-Tilt Adapter with Ball Joint
- 90° Tilt, 360° Rotation with Lock Screw
- Fixed Guidance Grooves
ARTCISE NB28 Low-Profile Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 22 lb
- Height: 2.6"
- Arca-Type Quick Release with 2x Plates
- Two Bubble Levels
Neewer Arca-Type Ball Head with QR Plate (Blue and Black)
- Load Capacity: 17.6 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible with QR Plate
- 360° Pan with Independent Pan Lock
- Tension Control
Neewer GM28 Panoramic Ball Head (Red)
- Arca-Type Quick Release Plate
- Load Capacity: 11 lb
- Swivels 360°
- 3" Height
SLIK SBH-100 DQ Compact Ballhead 100 with Quick Release
SwitchPod Ball Head for DSLR Camera or Phone Adapter
- Load Capacity: 15.4 lb
- Height: 2.75"
- 360° Panning
- Single Knob Control
Neewer Metal Arca-Type Ball Head with Pan Handle
- Arca-Type Compatible
- Removable Pan Handle
- Tension Adjustment
- 360° Pan with Independent Pan Lock
SLIK SH-704E 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Quick Release
- Supports up to 4.5 lb / 2.0 kg
- Measures 2.9" / 75mm High
- Built-In Bubble Level
- Long Rubberized Handles
Oben IBH-11L Inverted Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 11 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible Quick Release Set
- Weight: 3.75 oz
- 90° Vertical Tilt, 360° Pan
Benro BH00 Ballhead with Quick Release
- Supports 5.5 Lbs (2.5 kg)
- Travel-Sized Ballhead
- Single One-Touch Adjustment Knob
- Rubber-Covered Quick Release Plate Inc.
Oben MBH-11 Mini Ball Head with SPA-1000 Arca-Type Smartphone Tripod Adapter Kit
- Load Capacity: 11 lb
- Smartphone Size Capacity: 2.1 to 3.4"
- Kit Height: 6.7"
- Kit Weight: 7.01 oz
Glide Gear GG-33 Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 10 lb
- Height: 4"
- Weight: 1 lb
- Arca-Type Quick-Release
JOBY Ballhead 5K
- Load Capacity: 11 lb
- Height: 3.3"
- Weight: 5.1 oz
- Arca-Type Compatible Quick Release Plate
Oben BA-117 Single Lever Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 17.6 lb
- Max Height: 3.6"
- Weight: 14.1 oz
- One Locking Lever for All Movement
Acebil PG-2 Pistol Grip
- Load Capacity: 33 lb
- Height: 4.3"
- Weight: 1.25 lb
- Proprietary Quick Release System
Desmond 60mm Arca-Type Lever Clamp Tilt Head with QR Plate
- Load Capacity: 22 lb
- Arca-Type QR Clamp and Mounting Base
- Arca-Type DLC-60 60mm Lever Clamp
- Height: 3.4"
Accsoon TopRig Ball Head
- Compact Aluminum Ball Head
- 360° Panning, 135° Tilting
- Quick Release Plate with 1/4"-20 Screws
- 3/8"-16 Female Base Thread
Move Shoot Move Heavy-Duty Double-Panning Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 33.1 lb
- Height: 3.9"
- Dual 360° Pan Axes w/ Independent Locks
- Dual 90° Vertical Shooting Notches
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.


