Tripod and tripod head

skyguy · 26th May 2008

i still quite noob to tripod, so i gonna ask this

is all tripod head Compatible to all type and brand of tripod??? as in the screw thread is universal size etc... wat i know is tat the tripod head is universal size to all camera...

hope to from you guys and learn from u... thanks =)

denniskee · 27th May 2008

no.

1) some tripod dont have a screw for you to screw on the head, just a stud with a slot.

2) there are 2 sizes of screw, so head is cater to the bigger size screw, be sure when you get a head, it must come with a reducer for use with a smaller screw.

skyguy · 27th May 2008

Originally Posted by denniskee

no.

1) some tripod dont have a screw for you to screw on the head, just a stud with a slot.

2) there are 2 sizes of screw, so head is cater to the bigger size screw, be sure when you get a head, it must come with a reducer for use with a smaller screw.

ok thanks for ur reply... look like i have to bring down my tripod when i am going to get a new tripod head

jfoo · 27th May 2008

manfrotto, gitzo and benro have 3/8" screw.

slik and velbon have 1/4" screw with some pro models having 3/8" screws.

newer models of heads from manfrotto, gitzo, benro and giotto have dual screw slots so you can use 3/8" or 1/4" sticks.

to be safe, you should get heads with 3/8" screw as you can adapt them to 1/4" sticks with a simple screw adapter.

a larger adapter housing made by manfrotto but difficult to get now is able to convert a 3/8" leg to 1/4" head but it adds weight and a little height to your sticks.

bringing your tripod down is a good idea as you can try out the new head and have a feel of the balance with your sticks but not necessary if you visit well-stocked stores like cathay or tkfoto.

skyguy · 27th May 2008

hmmm... thanks for ur suggestion... i think i will be going to cathay this sunday to look for tripod and head

jfoo · 28th May 2008

tkfoto and cathay peninsula is closed on sundays. cathay marina square branch is open but not as many models as the main shop.

jfoo · 28th May 2008

you could try op at sls 6th floor. they have some popular models there as well.

26th May 2008	#1
skyguy Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Posts: 499	Tripod and tripod head i still quite noob to tripod, so i gonna ask this is all tripod head Compatible to all type and brand of tripod??? as in the screw thread is universal size etc... wat i know is tat the tripod head is universal size to all camera... hope to from you guys and learn from u... thanks =)

27th May 2008	#2
denniskee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: bukit batok Posts: 4,210	Re: Tripod and tripod head no. 1) some tripod dont have a screw for you to screw on the head, just a stud with a slot. 2) there are 2 sizes of screw, so head is cater to the bigger size screw, be sure when you get a head, it must come with a reducer for use with a smaller screw. __________________ photography makes one sees things from all angles.

27th May 2008	#4
jfoo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,270	Re: Tripod and tripod head manfrotto, gitzo and benro have 3/8" screw. slik and velbon have 1/4" screw with some pro models having 3/8" screws. newer models of heads from manfrotto, gitzo, benro and giotto have dual screw slots so you can use 3/8" or 1/4" sticks. to be safe, you should get heads with 3/8" screw as you can adapt them to 1/4" sticks with a simple screw adapter. a larger adapter housing made by manfrotto but difficult to get now is able to convert a 3/8" leg to 1/4" head but it adds weight and a little height to your sticks. bringing your tripod down is a good idea as you can try out the new head and have a feel of the balance with your sticks but not necessary if you visit well-stocked stores like cathay or tkfoto.

27th May 2008	#5
skyguy Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Posts: 499	Re: Tripod and tripod head hmmm... thanks for ur suggestion... i think i will be going to cathay this sunday to look for tripod and head

28th May 2008	#6
jfoo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,270	Re: Tripod and tripod head tkfoto and cathay peninsula is closed on sundays. cathay marina square branch is open but not as many models as the main shop.

28th May 2008	#7
jfoo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,270	Re: Tripod and tripod head you could try op at sls 6th floor. they have some popular models there as well.