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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What's the difference between a double action vs triple action ball head?
I'm not sure why this is so hard to figure out from some manufacturers websites, but I'm wondering what the difference is between double action and triple action ball heads. My best guess is:
Single ...
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Is this a tripod head over capacity or just how they work?
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I use my Sirui T-005X tripod with a Sirui C-10X head. When I place my Nikon 300mm f4 AF lens on it, I slide it on and tighten both the plate lock and the position on the ball head. After ...
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Different screw/screw hole size on tripod/tripod head
Sorry if this is a stupid question.
I have a tripod (cheap, Chinese, bought on Amazon) and I wanted to change the ball-head it came with to a 3-way head, so I bought a Velbon PH-157Q head.
When I ...
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Are there fluid tripod heads made for panning with a lightweight, compact camera?
Are there fluid tripod heads made for use with compact or at least lightweight cameras (such as my LX100)? Most seem built to support a tank (or full-blown DSLR/video camera).
I would like to be ...
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What is this screw on top of my tripod?
I recently acquired this tripod and was wondering what this screw is and what I need to do to make this tripod usable with a DSLR.
The screw seems to be a bit wider than half an inch.
What kind of ...
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Do I need an L-bracket for panorama shooting?
Having recently bought a travel tripod, I am getting started into panorama night photography. The tripod has a ball-head with a notch for turning camera into a portrait orientation. My typical ...
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Photographing Older Documents
I'm doing a project with a historical group. They have a nice collection of diaries, and want to digitize them, but haven't found anyone interested in doing it, even if they pay them. Some of the ...
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Plate Screw with load-bearing eye
I love the idea of BlackRapid's replacement screw for the Manfrotto QR plate.
I tried to use the same screw to attach a Arca-Swiss plate, and it didn't work as the head is too wide to turn inside the ...
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What can I use to shift a tripod mount to the side for easier access to the battery compartment?
Does something like this exist?
I am looking for a piece that I can attach to the bottom of my Panasonic LX100, which has a tripod hole that is very close to the door of the battery compartment. I am ...
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Fotopro monopod tilt head — available in the USA?
When I was looking for a head for my new monopod, I came across the Fotopro RH-10, which besides be gorgeous is exactly what I want: ultra light weight with only tilt needed, arca-swiss plate. (...
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is Photron Stedy Pro 560 compatible with canon 600d [duplicate]
I want to know that is Photron Stedy Pro 560 compatible with canon 600D. It's head will be set with 600D?
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What works with RC2 quick release?
A number of brands have quick-release systems that look like the RC2/200PL, but are they the same (intercompatible clones) or do they just look alike from a distance, down to the level with secondary ...
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Why would someone want a plain screw rather than a release plate?
I see a number of ball heads for sale that have a long quarter-inch screw and plastic knob threaded on it. To attach it to the camera, you have to spin the camera or the tri (mono) pod a few ...
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New head for Bogen tripod
I have a Manfrotto/Bogen tripod model 3221 with a model 3055 head. I don't like the head. It is difficult to finely adjust the position. Can I replace this with something else? Something that has ...
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Tripod head for video panning and long exposure with EOS7D with Canon 70-200 f2.8 lens?
I have a Canon EOS 7D (no grip) with 24-70 f2.8 and 70-200 f2.8 lens, and I
shoot long exposure night shots of stars and also panning videos of panorama landscapes.
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