Are photo and video tripod head the same?
Are all photographic tripod head the same?
Let me first talk about the type of tripod heads: ball heads, two-dimensional heads, three-dimensional heads, panoramic heads, and all other kinds of small heads. Ball heads and panoramic heads are mostly used for taking photos. As for two-dimensional and three-dimensional heads with handles, they are mostly used for video shooting. Also, there are some mobile phone selfie sticks, table stands and small heads for other usage.
However, there are not many differences between heads, because for all the current camera and video camera, their bottom screws are the same, using the British standard 1/4" size screw hole. In other words, as long as the quick release plate uses screw of the same size, then it is compatible. And for most tripods, 1/4" screw is used to connect camera. So it is universal in this aspect and you don鈥檛 need to consider whether the head is compatible with your own camera. Also there鈥s another type of 3/8" screw in the head bottom which is used to connect tripod bracket. Of course, 1/4" screw may also be used to connect the tripod but it鈥s mainly equipped on small head for the use of mobile phone shooting and live stream. As for 3/8" screw, it can provide a better load capacity and stability.
So the choice of head depends on the category and weight of your equipment. As for the loading capacity of tripod and head, its central point lies on the locking ability of head. Therefore, when choosing a head, you should consider your load-bearing requirements and usages. For photo taking, ball head are often used for its convenient adjustment of the lens angle and quick locking ability. However for video shooting, two-dimensional or three-dimensional fluid head with handle are often chosen. It is more convenient to rotate the camera, and the hydraulic pressure makes the shooting more smoothly and even your hand power!
So after reading all these, do you have a basic understanding of the interface of the head? To learn more about tripod head, please check the following links:
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