Panoramic tripod heads
Andoer PH-720B Starter Edition
£110/$130
Dropping big bucks on a head you only use occasionally can be painful, so this keenly priced option is tempting. The components feel rigid and lock in place positively. There isn’t a great deal of travel along each slider, but it’s enough to centralise a small DSLR. Andoer claims a 10kg max load, but this seems optimistic.
The compact rotating base has five click-stop increments at 15, 30, 45, 60 and 90 degrees, though the click action isn’t particularly precise. Rotation is at least smooth, and there’s no excess movement in the bearings. The vertical arm’s rotation has click-stop
