Video Tripod Heads

18 products from 6 brands, including Manfrotto, Benro, Leofoto. Prices from $88.95 to $1,821.95, including GST. 6 ship within 1-2 business days.

Video tripod heads support controlled camera movement for interviews, events, documentaries and run-and-gun production. This range includes fluid heads, compact video heads and monopod heads from Manfrotto, Benro, Leofoto and SmallRig. Choose one based on your camera rig, lens, accessories and the tripod or support system you already use.

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About the Video Tripod Heads range

Start with the head's payload capacity, including the camera, lens, battery, monitor, microphone and plate. A counterbalance system helps keep the rig level during tilts, while adjustable pan and tilt drag controls affect movement resistance. Check the tilt range, 360-degree pan capability, independent pan and tilt locks, and the quick release plate design. A sliding plate gives more room to balance a front-heavy camera. Weight and handle length also matter when carrying the head or making controlled movements.

Check the mounting interface before ordering. Video heads may use a flat base, a 65mm, 75mm or 100mm bowl, a half-ball, or a threaded base for a slider, jib or monopod. These formats are not automatically interchangeable. Confirm the tripod legs and head use matching dimensions, then check the plate standard against your camera cage or existing plates. The range includes full fluid tripod heads, compact heads and two-way monopod heads, so compare the intended support rather than assuming every head suits a tripod.

Video Tripod Heads questions

What size video tripod head do I need?

Choose a head whose payload rating exceeds the complete camera setup, not just the camera body. Include the lens, battery, monitor, microphone, cage and other accessories. Match the head's bowl or base size to the tripod, and allow enough counterbalance range for the rig's actual weight.

Can I use a video head on any tripod?

No. Check whether the head uses a flat base, threaded mount, half-ball or bowl interface, and compare it with the tripod's mounting system. A suitable adapter may solve some mismatches, but a 65mm, 75mm and 100mm bowl are different sizes and should not be treated as interchangeable.

Are fluid video heads suitable for monopods?

Some fluid heads are designed for tripods, while compact two-way monopod heads are intended for supported vertical use and quick repositioning. Check the product's base and movement design before buying. A head made for a bowl tripod may require an adapter or may not be suitable for your monopod.

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