In a previous post, we saw that we can combine the stiffness of the tripod legs and stiffness of the head as we would springs in series to get the combined stiffness of the entire system. This gives us the tool set to answer the more natural question of “What ball head should I choose for […]
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Optimizing Ball Head Choice Part I: Ball Head Trends
This is the first in a series of posts looking to answer the question “Given a set of tripod legs, what is the optimal ball head to pair with those legs?” The previous post on the combined stiffness of a complete leg + head setup gave us the tools to begin to answer this question. […]
Read MoreCalculating the Stiffness of a Complete Tripod + Head
Tripod legs and heads are typically sold separately. Even when they are not, they almost always connect at the tripod apex via a 3/8″ screw thread. The logic here is sound. Photographers and videographers use different sets of gear in different scenarios and therefore need to be able to mix and match equipment. The stiffness […]
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