Professional Video Tripod Heads
Ronford-Baker Atlas 50 Balanced Fluid Head
- Durable Counterbalance Fluid Head
- 7+0 Stages of Pan/Tilt Drag
- 50% More Fluid Power than Atlas 40
- 150mm Half Ball or Mitchell Base
Miller SFX 9 Pan & Tilt Fluid Head with Two Pan Handles
- Load Capacity: 88.2 lb
- Digital Coordinate Outputs of Pan/Tilt
- 16-Step Counterbalance
- 7+0-Step Pan/Tilt Drag
Vinten Vector 430 Pan and Tilt Head
- Load Capacity - 22-94.8 lb (10-43 kg)
- Counter Balance Adjuster
- Backlit Drag Knobs
- Illuminated LCD Display
Ronford-Baker Fluid 7 MK IV 3-Axis Fluid Head
- Heavy-Duty 3-Axis Fluid Head
- 7 Stages of Pan/Tilt Fluid Control
- 1509mm & Mitchell Base
- 360° Rotation on All 3 Axes
OConnor Ultimate 2560 Fluid Head Package
- Playload: 66 lb at 6" Center of Gravity
- Mitchell Base & Tiedown
- 150mm Ball Base Adapter & Tiedown
- Sinusoidal Counterbalance System
Ronford-Baker Atlas 50S Balanced Fluid Head
- Durable Counterbalance Fluid Head
- 7+0 Stages of Pan/Tilt Drag
- 150mm Half Ball & Mitchell Mount
- 180° Tilt, 360° Pan
Vinten Vector 430i Pan and Tilt Head
- Allows Semi Automatic Setup
- Allows Slide Plate Tracking
- Load Capacity - 22-94.8 lb (10-43 kg)
- Real-time Digital Electronic Positioning
Cartoni Lambda 50 Head with Pan Bar and Short Handle
Miller Skyline 90 Fluid Head
- Supports 0-165 lb
- Mitchell Base
- Continuously Adjustable Counterbalance
- 15-Step Pan/Tilt Drag + Zero
Cartoni Magnum HP Head with Dovetail Plate & 2 Telescopic Pan Bars
- Fluid Head with 360° Panning Range
- +/- 65° Tilting Range
- Two Telescopic Pan Handles
- Dovetail Plate & Tie-Down Knob Included
Vinten Vector 75 Fluid Head
- Infinitely Adjustable Counterbalance
- Infinitely Adjustable LF Drag
- 13" of Camera Platform Movement
- Load Capacity of 165 lb
OConnor Ultimate 2575E Fluid Head
- Fluid Head with 133 lb Payload Capacity
- Sinusoidal Counterbalance System
- Ultrasmooth Pan and Tilt Fluid Drag
- 4 Handle Mount Rosettes
OConnor Ultimate 2575E Fluid Head Package
- Fluid Head with 133 lb Payload Capacity
- Sinusoidal Counterbalance System
- Euro-Style Quick Release
- Telescoping Pan Handle with Extension
Vinten Vector 750 Heavy-Duty Fluid Head (4-Bolt Base)
- 165 lb Payload
- 3-10" Center-of-Gravity Range
- 4-Bolt Flat Base
- Continuous Thin Film (TF) Pan & Drag
OConnor C12250001 120EX Standard Film Fluid Head (Black)
- EX Mode Extended Capacity
- Counterbalance Crank Knob
- Adjustable Platform
- 120 lbs Capacity
OConnor 120EXe Fluid Head
- Digital Encoding of Pan/Tilt Info
- Payload: 30 to 120 Pounds @ 8" C.O.G.
- Payload: up to 240 pounds in EX Mode
- OConnor Geared Camera Plate
Vinten Vector 750i Pan and Tilt Head with VRI Box
- Pantographic Head
- Allows Semi Automatic Setup
- Allows Slide Plate Tracking
- Allows Kinematic Compensation
ARRI ARRIHEAD 2 Production Tripod Head for 35mm Cameras
Shopping for Professional Video Tripod Heads
Professional video tripod heads align cameras into the precise position you want them, with ease and precision. Some models hold the camera rock steady, while others allow a fluid-like movement for a smooth arc. There are different tripod heads available, so make sure you get one that satisfies your specific needs.
What Are Video Tripod Heads?
While a tripod is a portable stand or frame that stabilizes and elevates a camera, a tripod head is the part that attaches your camera to the professional video tripod legs. It usually has a quick-release plate, and allows you to fine-tune your shooting angle.
Types of Tripod Heads
There are several types of tripod heads. You should choose one that suits your shooting style.
Ball Heads
This is probably the most popular type of tripod head. It features a rotating ball that lets you position the camera in any angle, with a locking screw to fasten the ball in position. This flexibility makes it ideal for shooting macro subjects and for still photography. Also, the ball heads lack some protrusions that other types of tripod heads have. Their minimalist design makes them perfect for travel.
Pan and Tilt Heads
These heads come with two axes that allow you to pan and tilt the camera side to side or up and down. They have a long handle that helps you make smooth movements during filming. This makes it possible to make fine positioning adjustments on these professional video tripod systems.
Gimbal Heads
Gimbal heads hold long telephoto lenses while allowing freedom of movement. This makes them popular with wildlife photographers. You can swivel the camera left and right or up and down. However, the horizontal position is limited to the length and angle of the tripod legs.
Fluid Heads
Fluid video heads contain a sealed liquid to create a mini hydraulic system that allows you to smoothly and steadily move your camera. They’re especially useful with compact camcorders. Many models, such as some Manfrotto tripod fluid heads, provide a 360-degree panning rotation, while others have fixed rotations.
Pistol Grip Heads
With their full-handed grip mechanism, these tripod heads give you steady, one-handed control over the precise camera position. Most of these head models have tension dials that easily and precisely help you adjust the position of the camera.
Motorized Tripod Heads
Motorized heads offer a more automated approach to moving your DSLR camera. They use battery-powered motors to smoothly move the camera.
Check out B&H Photo and Video’s wide assortment of professional video tripod heads and tripod leg accessories, to find the right tripod parts for your shooting needs.