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    Oct 30, 2018 3 minutes
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    What’s the best type of tripod head for me?

    Q I'm buying my first decent tripod soon and I'm trying to work out which type of tripod head to go for. Should I get a pan-and-tilt head or a ball head? I am a fairly versatile photographer and shoot landscapes, portraits, wildlife, etc. Some advice on the pros and cons of each type of tripod head would be gratefully received.

    Jen Sewell

    By far the most popular type of tripod head is the ball type. They are available in a

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