Video Heads
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SmallRig CH3 Video Head
- Achieve smooth pan & tilt with this video head.
- Compact video head supports up to 6.6 lb payload.
- Fixed fluid damping ensures stable, quality shots.
- Durable aluminum alloy build for reliable support.
- Arca-Swiss quick release plate enables fast setup.
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3pod Q2 Lightweight Fluid Video Head
- Fluid Video Head: Smooth pan, tilt movements.
- 11 lb Load Capacity: Supports various cameras.
- Lightweight Fluid Head: Only 1.1 lb for travel.
- 3/8" Tripod Mount: Ensures stable connection.
- Quick Release Plate: Fast camera attachment.
SmallRig Selection CH10 Compact Fluid Head
- Achieve smooth panning with fluid video head.
- Compact design; ideal for travel photography.
- Supports up to 6.6 lbs; secure locking mechanism.
- Arca-Swiss quick release plate for fast setup.
- Precise 360° panorama shots with fluid drag.
SmallRig CH10 Compact Fluid Head
- Compact fluid head supports up to 6.6 lb (3kg).
- Achieve smooth pan and tilt camera movements.
- Arca-Swiss quick release plate for fast setup.
- 360° panning with independent pan/tilt locks.
- Durable aluminum alloy build ensures stability.
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SmallRig CH20 Video Head Mount Plate with Leveling Base
- Achieve smooth pan and tilt camera movements.
- Fluid video head ensures professional footage.
- Supports payloads up to 10 lbs for stability.
- Durable build ensures long-term video head use.
- Arca-Swiss quick release plate for fast setup.
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Slik 504QF-II Video Fluid Head with Pan Lock and Quick Release
- Achieve smooth pan and tilt for pro video shoots.
- Fluid movement ensures stable, cinematic footage.
- Supports up to 11 lbs; ideal video head for DSLRs.
- Durable build quality guarantees long-term reliability.
- Quick release plate allows easy camera setup.
iFootage Komodo MP30 Panoramic Ball Head
- Arca-Type Quick Release System ensures fast setup.
- 360° Panning Range for smooth, panoramic shots.
- Durable Aluminum Alloy build supports up to 22 lbs.
- Compact Ball Head design; lightweight at only 10.58 oz.
- Independent Pan Lock offers precise control.
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Slik SVH-520 Fluid Video Head
- Achieve smooth pan and tilt with fluid drag system.
- Supports up to 8.8 lbs: Ideal video head payload.
- Arca-compatible quick release plate ensures swift setup.
- Durable build quality for reliable tripod support.
- Compact design: Portable video head for on-the-go use.
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3pod Q3 Fluid Video Head
- Achieve smooth pan & tilt with fluid video head.
- Supports up to 15 lb payload for versatile use.
- Durable build ensures long-lasting tripod head.
- Quick release plate enables easy setup on location.
- Compact size video head for travel convenience.
3 Legged Thing AirHed Trinity Pan and Tilt Video Head
- Achieve smooth pan and tilt video head movements.
- Compact video head design; lightweight at just 10.3oz.
- Supports up to 11 lbs; reliable tripod head.
- Arca-type quick release plate; fast setup.
- Durable build quality; 5-year warranty included.
ProAm USA Professional Fluid Tripod Head, V2, 1/4" and 3/8" Camera Screw
- Fluid drag system ensures smooth pan & tilt motion.
- Supports up to 13.2 lbs; ideal video head tripod.
- Quick release plate enables fast camera mounting.
- Durable build ensures long-lasting tripod head use.
- Compact design; professional fluid head, 4.74".
3 Legged Thing AirHed Trinity Multi-Use Video Head, Moss Green
- Achieve smooth pan & tilt with fluid video head.
- Compact video head supports up to 11 lbs payload.
- Arca-Swiss compatible quick release plate included.
- Durable magnesium alloy build ensures quality.
- 360° panning range for versatile video capture.
SmallRig Lightweight Fluid Video Head
- Achieve smooth pan & tilt with fluid drag system.
- Lightweight video head supports up to 11 lbs payload.
- Quick release plate enables fast camera mounting.
- Durable build ensures stable video tripod support.
- Compact design for easy transport of video head.
SmallRig Lightweight Video Head for Vertical Shooting
- Achieve smooth pan and tilt camera movements.
- Lightweight video head; Arca-type quick release.
- Supports up to 11 lbs; durable build quality.
- Full 360° panning range for versatile shots.
- Independent pan and tilt lock for stability.
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BENRO S2 PRO Flat Base Fluid Video Head
- Smooth fluid damping ensures professional results.
- 5.5 lb capacity supports various camera setups.
- Achieve precise shots with 360° panning range.
- Secure independent tilt lock for stable framing.
- Lightweight design enhances portability on shoots.
3 Legged Thing Window Mount Clamp with AirHed Trinity Video Head
- Achieve smooth pan and tilt video shots easily.
- Durable build supports up to 11 lbs payload.
- Arca-Swiss quick release plate ensures fast setup.
- Compact design for easy transport and storage.
- Features fluid drag system for precise control.
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Sirui VA-5X Compact Fluid Video Head with Side-Loading Plate
- Smooth fluid drag system ensures quality video.
- Compact video head supports up to 6.6 lb payload.
- Arca-type quick release plate enables fast setup.
- Durable build with aluminum alloy construction.
- Independent pan and tilt locks offer precise control.
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iFootage Komodo K5S Fluid Head
- Achieve smooth pan and tilt for pro video shots.
- Supports up to 11 lbs: Ideal fluid video head.
- Durable build ensures reliable tripod head support.
- Compact fluid head design for easy portability.
- Quick release plate enables fast camera swaps.
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iFootage Komodo K5 Fluid Head
- Achieve smooth panning with iFootage fluid head.
- Durable build supports up to 11 lbs capacity.
- Precise fluid motion for professional videography.
- Compact size ensures easy transport and setup.
- Quick-release plate enables fast camera mounting.
Manfrotto Befree Live Video Head
- Smooth fluid drag system ensures precise control.
- Supports up to 8.8 lbs; ideal video head payload.
- Quick release plate enables swift camera mounting.
- Compact design for easy transport and setup.
- Durable build ensures long-lasting performance.
Ikan E-Image GH03F Flat Base Pro Fluid Video Head
- Achieve smooth pan & tilt with fluid video head.
- Supports up to 11 lbs: Ideal video tripod head.
- 75mm flat base offers versatile mounting options.
- Fixed counterbalance ensures stable footage capture.
- Durable build quality for reliable video support.
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Libec TH-X H Head with Pan Handle
- Smooth fluid movement for professional video.
- 9 lbs capacity Libec video head ensures stability.
- Durable build quality for reliable tripod support.
- Compact size video head, easy to transport.
- Quick, easy setup with sliding camera plate.
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Benro S4PRO Video Head, Payload 8.8 lb
- Smooth fluid drag system ensures precise control.
- 8.8 lb payload capacity supports various cameras.
- Quick release plate enables rapid setup changes.
- Durable build guarantees long-lasting performance.
- Compact design offers easy portability on shoots.
SmallRig DH10 Heavy-Duty Video Head with 75mm Flat Base
- Achieve smooth pan and tilt with fluid damping.
- Supports up to 22 lbs: Heavy-duty video head.
- Quick release plate ensures fast setup changes.
- Durable build: Aluminum, carbon fiber, & steel.
- Compact design: 5.5" height, easy to transport.
Manfrotto 128RC Micro Fluid Head with Quick Release
- Smooth fluid motion for professional video heads.
- Lightweight design; Manfrotto head weighs just 2.3 lbs.
- Quick release plate enables rapid camera mounting.
- Stable base supports up to 13.2 lbs (6kg) capacity.
- Durable build ensures long-lasting tripod head use.
No matter what type of camera you use for recording footage, you can change the way you work by adding a video tripod head to your kit. Record content for social media, news programming, and even major motion pictures with the right video head and you’ll enjoy smoother panning, focus pulls, and other camera motions.
Video Heads vs Traditional Tripod Heads
While tripod legs for photo and video are very similar, tripod video heads and photo heads are quite different. Photography tripod heads are traditionally either pan-tilt heads or ball heads, but in both cases, the tripod head is rarely in motion while the shutter is open.
Video heads need to provide stability while also making it easy to move or adjust the camera for more dynamic and engaging footage.
Movement
With a video tripod head, camera operators can move the camera in multiple directions more smoothly. Some video heads offer two directional movement with pan and tilt control, while others also allow for diagonal movement.
For the smoothest camera movement, look for fluid tripod heads. These contain fluid cartridges or oiled mechanisms that prevent jerky, uneven movements. In fact, most pro photographers will tell you a high-quality fluid head is just as important as a high-quality camera.
Some video heads also offer internal counterweight systems to hold your camera position securely.
Weight Distribution
Unless you’re using a lens tripod mount or special accessory, typical photography tripod heads mount directly under the center of the camera. Video heads feature a larger mounting plate with an adjustable tripod screw location. This helps adjust the weight distribution so the camera and lens are supported evenly over the tripod legs.
Large Capacity Platforms and Stages
Whether you’re using a compact mirrorless camera and lens or a large studio camera, you can improve how you secure your expensive gear with a video head. As you shop for a new video tripod head, check each model’s maximum payload to ensure it will safely support all of your camera, lenses, and accessories.
Quick Releases for Tripod Video Heads
Quick-release plates make it easier and faster to swap out cameras during a shoot or to remove your camera for handheld shooting or battery and lens changes. Arca Swiss release plates are the most common, but some video heads feature proprietary quick-release plates.
Get the Most from Your Footage
Buying high-quality video tripod heads ensures your footage has all the smoothness and stability you need. Brands like Manfrotto, Cartoni, Acebil, Sachtler, and Miller are recognized within the filmmaking industry for producing reliable video heads and other supporting gear.