Questions tagged [tripod-heads]
A head sits atop the tripod legs. Common types of heads are ballheads, 3-way, and 2-way.
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Name of cleat-style tripod mounting head
What is this particular mounting head type called? All I know is it seems fairly common (I don't know much about photography equipment -- but I need to order some more compatible heads):
The tripod ...
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Which kinds of tripod heads are suitable for panoramic photography?
I'm looking to buy a tripod, but unsure which heads fit my usecase and my budget of about €250. Specifically, the usecase split between panoramic, 'regular travel' and macro photography, with ...
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What size of head is right for this monopod? [duplicate]
I want to get a replacement head (possible a tilt head) for this monopod.
It seems like on most online stores, the size of head is exclusively quoted in inch. Since I live outside US and I am also ...
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What are the threaded holes in Manfrotto camera brackets?
The following is the underside of a ball headed Manfrotto camera mounting bracket:-
In addition to the expected threaded screw in the middle, there are two threaded holes either side. I don't ...
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Which are the most common quick release plate systems?
I have come to understand that there are systems for tripod quick release plates. Which are the most common systems out there?
I ask as I am considering buying a tripod and wondering about ...
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A heavy tripod without a center column under $300?
I want a heavy tripod without a center column for indoor macro photography.
I can only seem to find such tripods starting at ~$700.
I want to spend around $300 including the head, so I was hoping to ...
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What is this part of a tripod head for?
I got a tripod from thrift store but I have no idea what this tripod head is for. Does anyone know?
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What is the purpose of the second bump on the plate of this tripod?
I am planning to buy a used Velbon CX-660 tripod for outdoor shooting with my Pentax K-x. What is the purpose of the bump on this tripod plate?
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What is a recommended head for sirui p-204s monopod? [closed]
I would love to get a recommendation for a head for sirui p-204s monopod.
Thanks
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Do quantitative measures for tripods exist
In looking at tripods I have noticed that there seem to be no objective quantitative measures on their performance. I do understand that heads are a personal preference, but I would expect there to be ...
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What's the advantage of having a ball head on a gimbal head?
This video about bird photography, the photographer has put a ball head on a gimabal head.
Is there any benefits of doing that?; any benefit other than adding more height as he says at here.
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Tripod heads vs monopod heads: what's the difference?
How do the heads of tripods and monopods differ from each other?
Are some able to be used on both types of support systems? Or is it just tripod heads and monopod heads?
I'm trying to categorise ...
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How to Take Care of 3-Way Pan/Tilt Tripod Head
I have a Manfrotto 808RC4 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with RC4 Quick Release
However, I'm not sure how to take care of it to prolong its life. Does anybody know how I would do so? For example, do I add ...
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A fine-tuneable tripod head for my Gitzo tripod
I have a Gitzo tripod with an extendable arm that I use to photograph flat artworks from overhead. My whole setup (see image) works perfectly except for one thing: Because I set it up and take it down ...
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Tripods for bird photography
I've recently got my 7D II and Tamron 150-600 and now I'm looking for a tripod. The type of photography I want to work on is birds in flight photography.
What tripod specs should I be looking at, and ...
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