Professional Video Tripod Heads
Camgear V25P Fluid Head (100mm)
- 100mm Half Ball Base
- 70.55 lb Load Capacity
- 360° Panning, +90/-75° Tilting
- Mini Euro Wedge Plate
Grip Factory Low Rocker Set with Transport Case
- Low Hat-Style Camera Head with Base
- 360° Panning, 45° Tilting
- Pan Handle, Pan/Tilt Locks
- 3-Legged Base with Spiked Floor Bolts
Sachtler aktiv 18T Mk II Fluid Head
- Fluid Head with 100mm Ball
- Touch & Go Quick Release Plate
- Telescopic Pan Bar Included
- 39.7 lb Payload
Vinten V4046-0001 Vision 10AS Fluid Head (Black)
- 100mm Bowl
- Blue Illuminated Bubble Level
- Sideload System
- LF Drag Adjustment
Acebil CH9(F) Video Fluid Head (100mm Ball)
- 100mm Half Ball Fluid Head
- 77 lb Load Capacity
- 8-Step Pan/Tilt Counterbalance
- Sliding Balance Plate
Camgear V35P Fluid Head (150mm)
- 150mm Half Ball Base
- 99.21 lb Load Capacity
- 360° Panning, +90/-75° Tilting
- Mini Euro Wedge Plate
Cartoni Focus 22 Fluid Head (100mm Ball Base)
- 100mm Ball Base; 6.6 to 48.5 lb Capacity
- Perfect Balance Along +/-90° Tilt
- Touch-and-Go 16 Euro-Style Plate System
- 127 Parts Made, Hand-Assembled in Italy
Cartoni Focus 22 Cine Fluid Head (100mm Half Ball)
- 100mm Half Ball Base
- 6.6 to 48.5 lb Capacity
- 360° Panning, +/-90° Tilting
- Cine-Style Side-Load Balance Plate
Camgear Elite 25 Fluid Head (150mm)
- 150mm Half Ball, 99.2 lb Payload
- Touch & Go Camera Wedge Plate
- 12+10-Step Counterbalance
- 10-Step Tilt & Pan Drag System
Cartoni MIXO 21 Fluid Head (100mm Half Ball)
- 100mm Half Ball Base
- 6.6 to 46.3 lb Capacity
- Continuous Counterbalance/Window Display
- 7-Step Fluid Drag
Sachtler Cine 20 Fluid Head (100mm Bowl)
- 4 to 48 lb Load Capacity
- 16-Step Counterbalance, 7-Step Pan/Tilt
- 5.9" Sliding Plate Range
- 100mm Bowl Diameter
Libec QH1s Fluid Head (150mm)
- 4-Bolt Flat Base Heavy-Duty Fluid Head
- 66 lb Payload
- Includes 150mm Half Ball Adapter
- Sliding Snap-On/Off Camera Plate System
Cartoni C20S Dutch Head with Telescopic Pan Bar
Sachtler Video 20 S1 Fluid Head
- Supports 4-55 lbs (2-25kg)
- Balances DSLR to ENG/EFP Cameras
- 100mm Bowl Mount
- 16-step Counterbalance
Libec QH1 Fluid Head
- 4-Bolt Flat Base Heavy-Duty Fluid Head
- 88 lb Payload
- Includes 150mm Half Ball Adapter
- Side-Mount Camera Plate System
Vinten Versine 240 Fluid Head
- Load Capacity: 53 lb
- Tilt Range: ±90°
- Continuous Counterbalance
- Independent Pan & Tilt Drag Adjustment
Vinten VISION 250 HD Fluid Head (100/150mm Ball Base, Black)
- Twin Mechanism Balances up to 72.8 lb
- Drag Mechanism for Fine Adjustment
- Interlock Device Protects Tilt Break
DENZ BOGIE Swinging Camera Plate
- Roll Your Camera Along Optical Axis
- ±35° Swing Range
- Adjustable Tension, 22 lb Load Capacity
- Slow, Average, and Standard Speeds
Acebil 150mm Ball Tripod Head with Dual Handles and Illuminated Bubble Level
- Tripod Fluid Ball Head
- 150mm Ball Size
- Side-Loading Quick Release Plate
- LED-Illuminated Bubble Level
Cartoni C20S Fluid Head (100mm Ball)
- 100mm Ball Base, 15 to 77.2 lb Capacity
- 7-Step +0 Counterbalance & Drag
- Easy Grip Selector, 3 Damping Modes
- 3/8"-16 Mounting Screws, QR Plate
Libec QH3 Fluid Head
- 4-Bolt Flat Base Heavy-Duty Fluid Head
- 152 lb Payload
- Includes 150mm Half Ball Adapter
- Side-Mount Camera Plate System
OConnor Ultimate 1040 Fluid Head
- Payload: 45 Pounds at 5" COG
- Counterbalance Range: 0 to Max Payload
- +/- 90° Tilt Range
- Large Euro-Style QR Camera Plate
Sachtler VIDEO 25 Plus Fluid Head (11-80 lb Payload)
Sachtler Video 25 Plus Fluid Head (150mm Ball Base)
Camgear V60 Studio/OB Fluid Head (Flat Base)
- Heavy-Duty 4-Bolt Flat Base Fluid Head
- 132.3 lb Load Capacity
- 360° Panning, +90/-75° Tilting
- V- Plate with Dual 3/8"-16 Camera Screws
Camgear V60S Fluid Head (Flat Base)
- Heavy-Duty 4-Bolt Flat Base Fluid Head
- 154.3 lb Load Capacity
- 360° Panning, +90/-75° Tilting
- WP-6 Euro Plate with Wedge Plate
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.