Video Heads
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Sachtler Ace XL MK II Fluid Head
- Sachtler Fluid Head: Smooth, precise movement.
- Ace XL MK II: Supports up to 17.6 lbs capacity.
- 75mm Bowl Mount: Ensures rapid, secure leveling.
- Integrated Flat Base: Versatile mounting options.
- Video Head: Illuminated for low-light settings.
Manfrotto XPRO 2-Way Fluid Head with Fluidity Selector
- Smooth fluid drag for professional video heads.
- Supports up to 11 lbs: Robust tripod head build.
- Compact, lightweight video head: 1.68 lbs only.
- Independent pan and tilt locks for precise control.
- Quick-release plate ensures ease of use.
Manfrotto Nitrotech 608 Fluid Video Head
- Smooth fluid drag system ensures precise control.
- Supports up to 30.9 lbs; ideal video head.
- Illuminated leveling bubble for accurate setup.
- Compact video head; weighs just 4.9 pounds.
- Quick release plate enables swift camera swaps.
OConnor Ultimate 2560 Fluid Head Package
- Supports 83lb with fluid drag system.
- Achieve smooth pan and tilt camera movements.
- Includes quick release plate for fast setup.
- Durable build ensures reliable video capture.
- Compact size for easy transport and storage.
SmallRig Heavy-Duty Video Head DH12 with Flat Base
- Achieve smooth pan and tilt camera movements.
- Supports up to 17.6lbs; durable video head build.
- Features a 6-step counterbalance system.
- Quick release plate ensures swift setup changes.
- Fluid damping system for professional results.
Benro S8PRO Video Head, Payload 17.6 lb
- Benro S8PRO: Smooth fluid movement for video.
- 17.6 lb video head payload capacity, secure support.
- Durable build ensures reliable tripod head use.
- Easy adjustment for precise video head control.
- Compact size video head, ideal for travel shoots.
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.
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.
Miller CX14 Fluid Head
- Smooth Pan/Tilt Fluid Drag System for precise control.
- Supports 30.9 lbs: High Payload Capacity Video Head.
- Quick Release Plate enables fast camera mounting.
- Durable Build ensures reliability in any environment.
- Compact Design: Lightweight 5.5 lbs for easy transport.
3 Legged Thing AirHed Cine Video Head w/501-Style Standard Quick Release Plate
- Achieve smooth pan & tilt with this video head.
- Supports up to 22 lbs: ideal video tripod head.
- Precision build quality ensures stable footage.
- Secure locking mechanism for confident shooting.
- Compact video head design for easy transport.
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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.
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.
SmallRig PH 8 Professional Fluid Head
- Achieve smooth video with fluid drag system.
- Supports up to 17.6 lbs; versatile video head.
- Quick release plate ensures fast setup times.
- Durable build for reliable tripod head support.
- Compact design; ideal for travel photography.
OConnor Ultimate 1040 Fluid Head Package
- Supports up to 52 lbs for versatile video shoots.
- Achieve smooth movement with fluid pan and tilt.
- Durable build quality ensures long-term reliability.
- Euro quick release enables fast camera mounting.
- Compact size for easy transport and setup on location.
Swarovski Optik CTH Compact Tripod Head
- Compact video head: portable, lightweight design.
- Achieve smooth pan and tilt camera movements.
- 360° panning range for seamless panoramic shots.
- Supports up to 11 lbs: stable tripod head.
- Quick release plate enables fast setup.
Sachtler FSB14T Mk II Fluid Head
- Achieve smooth pan & tilt with this video head.
- Supports up to 35.27 lbs for pro video setups.
- Durable Sachtler build ensures long-term reliability.
- Quick Touch & Go plate enables easy camera setup.
- Precise 15-step counterbalance for optimal control.
3 Legged Thing AirHed Cine Video Head, Darkness
- Achieve smooth pan & tilt with fluid video head.
- Supports up to 22 lbs: high payload video head.
- Lightweight video head for easy location shoots.
- Arca-Swiss clamp ensures quick tripod head setup.
- Durable build: reliable video tripod head support.
Manfrotto 500X Fluid Head
- Achieve smooth pan and tilt with fluid drag system.
- Supports up to 11 lbs: Reliable video head payload.
- Quick release plate ensures fast setup changes.
- Durable build: Aluminum & technopolymer video head.
- Compact design: 4.65" height, ideal for travel.
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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.
Manfrotto 500 Professional Fluid Video Head with Flat Base
- Smooth fluid drag for professional video heads.
- Supports up to 17.6 lbs; robust build quality.
- Compact, lightweight video head at just 2.05 lbs.
- Quick release plate ensures swift camera swaps.
- Independent pan and tilt locks offer precise control.
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.
Manfrotto 502 Pro Video Head with 504PLONG Long Quick-Release Plate & Flat Base
- Smooth fluid drag system ensures stable video shots.
- Supports up to 22 lbs: Ideal video head for cameras.
- Robust aluminum build offers enhanced durability.
- Quick release plate enables swift camera mounting.
- Compact video head design for easy portability.
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.
Ikan E-Image 100mm Heavy Duty Fluid Video Head with Camera Plate
- Achieve smooth pan and tilt with fluid drag system.
- Supports up to 33lbs: Heavy duty video head.
- Quick release plate ensures fast setup changes.
- Durable build quality for reliable performance.
- Compact design: 8.16lbs, 100mm bowl mount head.
Ways to Save
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.