Tripods essentially come in two parts: the tripod legs, used for support and height, and the tripod head, which is used for positioning and pointing the camera. Often, a tripod is sold with a head as a single item, but with more upmarket tripods the legs and head are usually sold separately so that you […]
Fluid head
A fluid head is a tripod head that uses a fluid capsule that allows much smoother movements than a regular bearing. It's used in videography, where operators need to turn or pan the camera during a clip.