Camera Tripod Heads with 360 Degree Rotation
Some camera tripods will already come with a head that can be removed, allowing you to swap to another head if required, whilst other tripods may have legs only. In both instances you will need to find a head that suits your needs. In almost all cases it is worth looking at camera tripod heads with a 360-degree rotation that allow you to move the camera around on the tripod, in all angles, to achieve the desired frame.
Choosing the right head
Ultimately it comes down to personal choice and the type of photography you are taking. There are lots of different camera tripod heads with 360-degree rotation and any decision might come down to price, style and ease of use.
Types of tripod heads with 360-degree rotation
There is a wide variety of camera tripod heads available but the most common ones include the very popular ball heads, which come in various sizes to suit the array of cameras available, from simple compact cameras through to the larger cameras on the market.
These heads consist of a ball in a socket, enabling your camera to be manoeuvered into all sorts of positions. Great for general use, the small size and easy adjustability means you can rotate 360 degrees and easily adjust your camera angle.
Pan-tilt head tripods provide optimum control and are very straightforward to adjust. The simplest heads have a single control easy to move with one hand, while you can buy more complex heads with separate controls for panning and tilting. These heads are suitable for most types of photography where you may need to rotate 360 degrees.
Gimbal head tripods enable you to balance your camera and lens perfectly, without fear of the camera tipping over. With this type of camera tripod head, you can rotate the base for easy panning, and tilt up and down smoothly. These are great to use with a telephoto lens, allowing you to rotate quickly and freely, or to stay in place.
Other types of camera tripod heads with 360 degree rotation to consider are pistol grip heads that work like a joystick, fluid heads which are often used for cinematography, and geared heads with gears to adjust the camera's position.
