Top Picks: Tripod Heads for Landscape & Macro Photography RANKED!
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- Опубликовано: 20 май 2024
- Tired of fumbling with your tripod head during those perfect landscape or macro photo moments? 😫 In this video, I'll take the guesswork out of choosing the BEST head for YOUR needs.
I've tested a TON of tripod heads in the harsh, unpredictable conditions of the Pacific Northwest, and I'm ranking the top contenders for both landscape AND macro photography.
We'll go beyond the basic ball head vs. geared head debate and dive into the real-world performance of various models.
By the end, you'll have a clear framework for evaluating tripod heads AND personalized recommendations based on your shooting style:
Are you...
- an adventurous backpacker who values lightweight gear?
- a macro enthusiast seeking ultimate precision?
- a versatile landscape artist needing both stability AND speed?
- Or a rugged seascape photographer battling the elements?
Don't waste another dime on the wrong gear! Watch this video, find YOUR perfect tripod head match, and unlock your creative potential.
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== CHAPTERS ==
0:06 Intro
01:30 Tripod Head Lineup
01:44 Ranking Criteria
03:27 Ball Heads
06:36 Inverted Ball Head
08:10 Geared Heads
19:49 Ball + Gear Hybrid Head
22:25 Two-Way Pan & Tilt
25:34 Pano Head
28:18 Final Ranking
28:49 Secret Accessory
31:58 Head Recommendations
34:48 My Favorite Heads
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== TRIPOD HEADS ==
BALL HEADS
RRS BH-30: rebrand.ly/m1gch7j
Acratech GXP-SS: rebrand.ly/dbqkkd7
RRS BH-55: rebrand.ly/tq8l727
INVERTED BALL HEAD
Arca-Swiss Monoball P0: rebrand.ly/2kyf635
GEARED HEADS
Leofoto G4 Pro: bit.ly/3ytjl6R
Leofoto G4 (if you want to replace the clamp with the Sunwayfoto geared clamp): bit.ly/3WPzZaC
K&F Concept 3-Way: amzn.to/4btqhzf
Arca-Swiss P0 Hybrid: rebrand.ly/sbox5si
Arca-Swiss Cube: rb.gy/22c3mr
Arca-Swiss D4: rb.gy/pjk7br
GEARED PANNING CLAMP:
Sunwayfoto Geared Pan Clamp: rb.gy/6nka3s
PANO HEAD
RRS PG-01: rb.gy/1njumw
2-WAY PAN & TILT
Sunwayfoto DT-03R: rb.gy/kkbzxt
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Thank you. Beyond informative! Your video nudged me in the correct direction. I appreciate your sharing your experiences. It makes it easier for others to wade through the sea of tripod heads available.
Excellent video 👍 It gives me the information I need to upgrade my present head!
Glad to hear that. It's comments like yours that are the reason I do this.
Fantastic review, appreciate your systematic approach and worth the length, thanks :)
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you found the review helpful.
Since you made this video have you been able to try the Leofoto LH-40gr geared head / ball combo ?
Great video, i bought the Athol rotating collar on the kickstarter release and its been fanstatic. Single downside is my Laowa Macro lens won't fit to my camera when the Atholl is attached. Soo. Ace for non Macro days. 😅. But for landscales etc its been fantastic.
You're absolutely right about the fit! It's a shame that the Laowa doesn't fit with the Atoll. Both the Neewer and SmallRig are a little tight but big enough for my macro lens, so they may be worth a try for you. Using them for Macro is a game-changer!
Nice video; good information based on actual ownership. I've owned a 405 for about 15 years. It's been reliable but I hate its ergonomics so it lives in the studio. Two years ago I bought a Sunwayfoto GH Pro-ii Plus. It is lovely to use in the field (accuracy over speed for framing landscapes) but has developed a tiny yet irritating lash in the gears. I think you were wise to return yours. Good luck with your channel.
I appreciate you sharing your experiences with the 405 and Sunwayfoto. It's a bummer to hear about the issue on the GH Pro-ii Plus, especially since it sounds like you enjoyed it otherwise. It's always tough when gear doesn't quite live up to expectations. And thanks for the kind words on the channel-stay tuned for lots more to come!
Great summary of all the tripod heads. I've been considering the Arca-Swiss Cube, but the D4 looks like a potential option as well now after your review as I was concerned about not being able to make quick adjustments on the Cube. In an unrelated question, it looks like you have reflective tape on your tripod legs? I've been using a 3m reflective tape for mine, but the tape is a bit too stiff and tends to unwrap. Which brand did you end up using?
I'd definitely recommend trying to get your hands on both the Cube and D4 to see how they feel in person if you can. If you can swing it upfront, it might be worth purchasing both with the idea of testing them and returning one, assuming the store has a good return policy.
As for the tripod tape, I'm sorry, but I can't seem to find the product link in my order history! It was almost a decade ago. However, I do remember that it was a highly rated glow-in-the-dark tape on Amazon. The trick for having it last all these years was definitely the clear tape on top to seal it in. I'd recommend trying that with whatever tape you choose.
Has anyone tried the Colorado Tripod Company Aspen ballhead?
They produce some unique offerings that have some good reviews. From what I can tell, though, the Aspen is a ball head with a hollow ball to lighten the weight. Despite this, it's still heavier, larger, and has a lower load capacity than the Acratech GXP-SS I reviewed in this video.
Ballheads are shite , Flatbase video head ...is a far better overall product
Video fluid heads are great to use if you don't mind their size and weight. Henry Hudson is a big fan. However, for hiking or situations where precision is important, you're probably better off with something else.
@@JamesLPhoto I've never watched his channel if he has one or even know who that chap is his name is unimportant to my POV . Am simply stating my user experience of having used BH's and VH'ds. . BH'ds is a fking shite product simples and badly designed .
Waste of money they are !!.