Questions tagged “ball head”

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Can you shoot panoramas with a ball head, or do you need a panoramic head?

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6y ago

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How can I stop a panoramic head’s tension knob from hitting my ballhead clamp?

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6y ago

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Why do my panorama frames tilt at the left and right edges when panning on a tripod?

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6y ago

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Do I need a quick-release tripod for travel and family photos, and is it something I can add later?

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6y ago

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What tripod head works best for panoramas, travel, and macro on about a €250 budget?

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7y ago

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What does the friction control do on a tripod ball head compared with the main lock knob?

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9y ago

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Which Arca-Swiss Z1 quick release works best with mixed Arca-style plates and L-brackets?

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10y ago

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How do I remove a Manfrotto 498RC2 ball head from a 055 tripod?

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10y ago

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Can I get a ball head under $80 that will securely hold a 7D with a 70-200mm f/2.8?

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10y ago

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What is the ring under a tripod ball head called, and how do I reattach it?

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10y ago

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Why does my ball head settle slightly after locking a camera with a 300mm lens?

tripod stability telephoto ball-head drift

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10y ago

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How can I reduce tripod vibration in strong wind?

wind long-exposure stability tripods ball-head

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12y ago

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Pistol-grip tripod heads vs ball heads: real-world pros and annoyances

pistol-grip tripods support-gear tripod-heads ball-head

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13y ago

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How do I choose a ball head for a Manfrotto 190XPROB and Panasonic G3?

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13y ago

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Why does a tripod ball head get stiff in cold weather, and can you prevent it?

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14y ago

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What travel tripod can support a Canon 5D Mark III with 70-200mm lens for hiking on about a $250 budget?

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14y ago

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Is the Arca-Swiss Z1 clamp compatible with Kirk L-brackets?

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14y ago

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How do I choose a lightweight, compact tripod for a Nikon D5100 on a $100–$150 budget?

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14y ago

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Do I need a ball head on a GorillaPod SLR-Zoom?

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14y ago

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Why won’t my Manfrotto ball head thread onto my tripod legs anymore?

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15y ago

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