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 is the part of the tripod head which attaches to the quick-release plate called, so I can find replacements/alternatives?
I want to replace this
with something less prone to error, but I'm having trouble searching for it and not everything else related to tripods. This is the part that attaches the quick release plate (...
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Removing movement between quick release plate and camera
There seems to be some play between the quick release plate and my camera. What can I do to limit this?
Essentially, once focused I'll lock the camera in place and I can see the focus point drop and ...
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Canon macro lens 100 mm 2.8 USM - How to properly mount on tripod
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I just got a Canon Macro Lens 100 mm 2.8 USM and in the manual, it's said that if I want to mount it on a Tripod, I have to buy a ring to fix properly the lens on my tripod.
Is it ...
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How can I mount a camera and a fieldscope to one tripod?
Is it existing a kind of tripod head that can carry two apparels in the same time in parallel (or one over the other)?
The idea (I do not know if it is recommended or not) is to have for example a ...
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Are certain type of tripod heads safer than others? Does the price makes a difference?
I was shooting stars the other night. Mounted my DSLR on the tripod, which I have used many times. This time I particularly looked under the camera to make sure the camera is properly mounted. ...
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Tilt on Albinar 7000 tripod head won't lock in place — how to fix?
The tripod head's tilt will not lock in place - can anyone that knows tripods tell me if I'm missing a piece like a rubber washer?
Even when tightened down all the way the tripod still tilts to the ...
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What adapter can I use to mount my flash on a tripod?
I had a Nikon D90 with and SB910 Speed light. To trigger my flash remotely, I had a Yongnuo remote trigger. I used to have a Ravelli tripod for my camera, but I recently upgraded it to a Vanguard ...
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What is the added value of a panorama head?
As an amateur I've done several panoramas of landscapes and city views. I've mostly done it hand-held with a DSLR, with exposure lock and at the wide end of my zoom-lens.
I do the stitching in ...
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Are Manfrotto tripod bases for video compatible with the photo line of heads?
I'm looking to purchase a tripod setup. I'm looking at the Manfrotto line of products. Does anyone know if the video line of bases is compatible with photo line of heads? Specifically, the 546B base ...
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Pistol grip vs ball head
I'm thinking of buying a new head for a tripod. I have been using a ball head and I am happy with it, but I am curious about the pistol grip. When I bought my tripod this type of grip didn't exist, so ...
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Issue with unscrewing tripod head
I recently purchased a Manfrotto tripod with tripod head. I'm not sure if it's me or not, but I'm unable to unscrew the head from the top of the tripod. I keep unscrewing it and it never comes out. Am ...
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Which is a good lightweight tripod + ball head for my Canon 5D Mark 3 [duplicate]
I would like to buy a light weight tripod + ball head as I have never owned a tripod before. There are quite a few brands and multiples of offerings by each brand for tripods and ball heads hence it ...
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How do I select a tripod ball head? [duplicate]
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What qualities should be looked for in a ball head before purchasing one?
I recently purchased a tripod, however I didn't realize that it didn't come with a ball head. I am (...
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What tripod heads are ideal to mount a large telephoto or supertelephoto lens on a tripod?
I am in the market to purchase a large, fast telephoto (up to 300mm) or supertelephoto (400mm or longer) lens. These lenses are long and heavy, do to their very wide apertures. The shorter ones, 300mm ...
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Are L-plates and anti-twist plates only made for the Arca Swiss QR system?
From what I understand the L-plates and the camera specific anti-twist plates are only made for the Arca Swiss quick release system. Am I right? Are there no anti-twist plates or L-plates that are ...
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