Questions tagged “ball heads”

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Are tripod head mounting screws standardized, and what size do I need?

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7y ago

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Why would someone mount a ball head on top of a gimbal head?

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9y ago

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What’s the difference between single-, double-, and triple-action ball heads?

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10y ago

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Can you add a quick-release system separately to a ball head, and should you choose RC2 or Arca-Swiss?

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10y ago

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Why do some ball heads use a plain 1/4" mounting screw instead of a quick-release plate?

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11y ago

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Why does my camera sag after locking the tripod head, and how can I reduce it?

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12y ago

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Are Manfrotto Q6 quick-release plates compatible with Acratech and other Arca-Swiss clamps?

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12y ago

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Are hydrostatic ball heads meaningfully better than standard ball heads?

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14y ago

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Manfrotto RC2/QR2 vs Arca-Swiss quick release: speed or security?

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14y ago

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For astrophotography, is a ball head or 3-way pan head better on a budget tripod?

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14y ago

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Are RRS lever clamps compatible with all Arca-Swiss plates, or is a screw clamp safer?

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14y ago

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What should I look for when buying a tripod ball head?

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14y ago

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Is the Manfrotto 055XPROB a good tripod for travel, and what head should I pair with it?

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14y ago

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What plate or bracket should I use to mount a Canon HF G10 on a Markins Q20 lever-release head?

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15y ago

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What low-angle tripod is shown in this review, and what similar options should I consider?

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15y ago

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What do Gitzo tripod head series numbers mean, and how do they relate to head size?

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16y ago