To point the camera up or down

To turn the camera horizontally

To move the camera side to side

To move the camera toward or away from the object

in out

To move a camera in a slightly curved dolly or truck.

Tilting the camera sideways

To move the camera up and down using a studio pedestal.

Three legged camera mount

One legged camera mount

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Mounting plate used to attach camcorders and ENG/EFP cameras to the fluid head.

Locks the fluid head of a tripod so it cannot tilt or pan. MUST be loosened before panning or tilting.

Camera mount whose built-in springs hold the camera steady while the operator moves.