Best tripod head for macro photography

[vinyasa]

What is the best tripod head for macro photography?

Preferably-

1. Lightweight (less than 1kg)
2. Load capacity minimum 4kg
3. Arca swiss compatible or at least I can convert (I know how to convert Manfrotto heads)
4. Suitable for landscapes & general photography
5. Great if the same head suitable for video (something like hybrid/ photo-video head) - not must.

Currently I have 4 heads-

1. a) Sirui C-10X ballhead - Lightweight and good for travel. Will keep it.
2. b) Oben BD-0 ballhead - Very light and I use it to hold flash/ other items.
3. c) Manfrotto 498RC2 ballhead - Planning to sell as it does not work well for macro & landscapes.
4. d) Manfrotto 701 HDV video head - Will keep it or sell it if I get ONE HEAD that will replace both 498RC2 & 701HDV.

What about Manfrotto 401 Junior head/ Vanguard GH-300/200 pistol/ Novoflex magic ballhead?

Thanks in advance.

 

[S Castle]

IMHO. Does not fit all your preferences, but it’s probably the best. Can be had from B&H for about the same amount in US$.

https://www.arca-shop.de/en/cube-c1/cube-c1-classic?action_ms=1

You will of course want to add a macro focusing rail.

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Shane

 

[vinyasa]

IMHO. Does not fit all your preferences, but it’s probably the best. Can be had from B&H for about the same amount in US$.

https://www.arca-shop.de/en/cube-c1/cube-c1-classic?action_ms=1

You will of course want to add a macro focusing rail.

 

[Edeke]

This fits better 500 g load 20kg

less expensive

https://www.arca-shop.de/en/monoball-p-serie/the-p0-hybrid-series

 

[S Castle]

Ooh, yes, that does indeed look good. I just got hung up on the geekiness of the Cube C1.

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Shane

 

[Ellis Vener]

Ooh, yes, that does indeed look good. I just got hung up on the geekiness of the Cube C1.

 

[RobinHsherwood]

What is the best tripod head for macro photography?

Preferably-

1. Lightweight (less than 1kg)
2. Load capacity minimum 4kg
3. Arca swiss compatible or at least I can convert (I know how to convert Manfrotto heads)
4. Suitable for landscapes & general photography
5. Great if the same head suitable for video (something like hybrid/ photo-video head) - not must.

Currently I have 4 heads-

1. a) Sirui C-10X ballhead - Lightweight and good for travel. Will keep it.
2. b) Oben BD-0 ballhead - Very light and I use it to hold flash/ other items.
3. c) Manfrotto 498RC2 ballhead - Planning to sell as it does not work well for macro & landscapes.
4. d) Manfrotto 701 HDV video head - Will keep it or sell it if I get ONE HEAD that will replace both 498RC2 & 701HDV.

What about Manfrotto 401 Junior head/ Vanguard GH-300/200 pistol/ Novoflex magic ballhead?

Thanks in advance.

Although it doesn't fit all your criteria, I'd recommend the Manfrotto 410 junior geared head. I have two of them, they work perfectly for my several macro set ups.



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Robin H