Top Picks: Tripod Heads for Landscape & Macro Photography RANKED!

Tired of fumbling with your tripod head during those perfect landscape or macro photo moments? 😫 In this video, I'll take the guesswork out of choosing the BEST head for YOUR needs.

I've tested a TON of tripod heads in the harsh, unpredictable conditions of the Pacific Northwest, and I'm ranking the top contenders for both landscape AND macro photography.

We'll go beyond the basic ball head vs. geared head debate and dive into the real-world performance of various models.

By the end, you'll have a clear framework for evaluating tripod heads AND personalized recommendations based on your shooting style:

Are you...
an adventurous backpacker who values lightweight gear?
a macro enthusiast seeking ultimate precision?
a versatile landscape artist needing both stability AND speed?
Or a rugged seascape photographer battling the elements?

Don't waste another dime on the wrong gear! Watch this video, find YOUR perfect tripod head match, and unlock your creative potential.

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== CHAPTERS ==

0:06 Intro
01:30 Tripod Head Lineup
01:44 Ranking Criteria
03:27 Ball Heads
06:36 Inverted Ball Head
08:10 Geared Heads
19:49 Ball + Gear Hybrid Head
22:25 Two-Way Pan & Tilt
25:34 Pano Head
28:18 Final Ranking
28:49 Secret Accessory
31:58 Head Recommendations
34:48 My Favorite Heads

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== TRIPOD HEADS ==

BALL HEADS
RRS BH-30: https://bhpho.to/3XeWw0w
Acratech GXP-SS: https://bhpho.to/3ACrXsO
RRS BH-55: https://bhpho.to/4dA7K5g

INVERTED BALL HEAD
Arca-Swiss Monoball P0: https://bhpho.to/3XeWmWY

GEARED HEADS
Leofoto G4 Pro: https://bit.ly/3ytjl6R
Leofoto G4 (if you want to replace the clamp with the Sunwayfoto geared clamp): https://bit.ly/3WPzZaC
K&F Concept 3-Way: https://bhpho.to/4cGJz41
Arca-Swiss P0 Hybrid: https://bhpho.to/4dyxbo5
Arca-Swiss Cube: https://bhpho.to/3ACA1K4
Arca-Swiss D4: https://bhpho.to/3MioMJj

GEARED PANNING CLAMP:
Sunwayfoto Geared Pan Clamp: https://rb.gy/6nka3s

PANO HEAD
RRS PG-01: https://bhpho.to/3MhZxqt

2-WAY PAN & TILT
Sunwayfoto DT-03R: https://rb.gy/kkbzxt

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== PHOTO GEAR ==
Landscape Camera: Nikon Z8
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RGCGYL
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3AAZ8gt
Wide Angel Lens: Nikon Z 14-24
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3KUfLp0
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3XcFdwZ
Mid-Zoom Lens: Nikon Z 24-120
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XDFkm5
B&H: https://bhpho.to/4fVeVGW
Telephoto Lens: Nikon Z 100-400
Amazon: https://amzn.to/45BsR4a
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3YYuZBQ
Macro Lens for Nikon: Nikon Z 105 Macro
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4dEjP9c
B&H: https://bhpho.to/4dX4ZuC
Macro Camera: OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3M1c3us
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3YZ8jBu
Macro Lens for OM System: OM M.Zuiko 90mm Macro
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yH9cUf
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3YY9JMh
Camera Vest: Cotton Carrier G3
Amazon: https://amzn.to/45BsR4a
B&H: https://bhpho.to/4dSLaEU
Tripod: Really Right Stuff TVC-24L Mk2
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4c7JEOB
B&H: https://bhpho.to/4dT21r8
Tripod (Travel): RRS Ascend-14 Long
B&H: https://bhpho.to/4dW0C3e
Tripod Head: Leofoto G4 Pro
Leofoto: https://bit.ly/3ytjl6R
Tripod Head: Arca-Swiss P0 Hybrid
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4fIfXpN
B&H: https://bhpho.to/4dyxbo5
Magnetic Filters: Kase Revolution
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3yos6zn
B&H: https://bhpho.to/4dAiUaq

== VIDEO GEAR ==
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3WV344e
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3YY9OQ5

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