The ball headis the most versatile type of tripod head, and is a relatively recent invention. If you don’t have a need for a specific tripod head (i.e. balancing a huge telephoto le… See more

The 3-way or pan-and-tilt headis the most traditional of tripod heads. It features three control arms extending from the head. Each arm allows adjustment on one axis: vertical, horizontal, … See more

The pistol grip headis a fun take on the standard ball head. Instead of removing the friction on the ball using a knob, the pistol grip head has a squeezable lever that allows you … See more

For photographers who can sacrifice speed for precision positioning, the geared tripod headis the tool of choice. The geared head is a variant of the pan-and-tilt head, allowing yo… See more