Which Tripod head you are recommended?

Hi every one
Current I have this tripod Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB 100 Tripod W/SBH 100 Ballhead

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …0_Alta_Pro_263A​B_100.html

I would like to replace the ball head with Vanguard GH-100 Pistol-Grip Ballhead.

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …&InitialSearch=​yes&sts=pi

I need some advise for tripod head or any better than GH-100 tripod head for my Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB 100 Tripod.

Thanks

From what I've read, though pistol grip ball head sounds like a nice, convenient way to attach your camera to a set of tripod legs, in actual use, they don't work as well as one would hope or think.

The Sirui K-30X seems to be well regarded here on POTN. http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …K30_K_30x_Ball_​Head.htmlb

If you type "Sirui K-30X" in POTN's search engine, several threads come up. They are a bit more expensive than the Vanguard GH-100 but I have a hunch that you'll end up being happier with the Sirui products.

I have very hard time to use Ball head, my tripod came with Ball head, but when i try to convert it from lamdscape mode to portrait mode, it give me hard time, thay why am looking for another tripod head to replace my Vanguard Ball head.
thank link you give it to me it is ball head too.

If you get a Sirui ball head like the one I mentioned, you could also buy a L bracket. They are camera specific (unless you buy a universal one) and will allow you to go from landscape to portrait without dropping the camera to the side.

Here is an explanation of how they work: http://www.reallyright​stuff.com/s.nl/it.I/id​.6/.f#l-plates

jimmyt wrote in post #17203830
I have very hard time to use Ball head, my tripod came with Ball head, but when i try to convert it from lamdscape mode to portrait mode, it give me hard time, thay why am looking for another tripod head to replace my Vanguard Ball head.
thank link you give it to me it is ball head too.

I use a gimble but I don't do portraits.
Farmer

I like RRS heads

Avoid the pistol grip head

Really Right Stuff

I love my RRS BH-55 but I wasn't sure JimmyT wanted to spend that much given the link he posted.

Phoenixkh wrote in post #17203931
I love my RRS BH-55 but I wasn't sure JimmyT wanted to spend that much given the link he posted.

that to0 expensive for me

CyberDyneSystems wrote in post #17203905
Avoid the pistol grip head

I look at review on youtube it is very good, also it is the 2010 winer on magazine.

can you tell me any reason to void this GH-100.

I just looking for tripod head easy to change from landscape to portrait mode. the price under 100$.

I agree with getting an L-bracket. It makes changing between landscape and portrait so easy. If you are happy with your current tripod/ball head for landscape an L-bracket will make you happy using the same ball head for portrait. This is assuming your current ball head is arca-swiss compatible.

Otherwise the Sirui K-30X is an excellent ball head for the price. But I would still recommend an L-bracket. I use a Sirui K-40X and L-bracket when using short lenses.

Good luck!

C Scott IV wrote in post #17204140
I agree with getting an L-bracket. It makes changing between landscape and portrait so easy. If you are happy with your current tripod/ball head for landscape an L-bracket will make you happy using the same ball head for portrait. This is assuming your current ball head is arca-swiss compatible.

Otherwise the Sirui K-30X is an excellent ball head for the price. But I would still recommend an L-bracket. I use a Sirui K-40X and L-bracket when using short lenses.

Good luck!

Which L bracket you are recommended?

is this the L bracket you guy talking about?

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …Right+Stuff+L-Bracket/N/0

vote for RRS-BH55 most likely the last ball head you will ever need,vary solid and holds where its put,add this to one of there L-plates - unmovable object .