Tripod head

[AmericanMrs]

I need a new tripod head as the one I have just isn't up to the job!

I need something that can make fine adjustments for my macro shots and that isn't too hard to use as I have Fibromyalgia and get a lot of pain in my wrists.
I will also be using it for portraits and possibly landscapes, so need something that's versatile.

Any recommendations?

[Pierre Le Suisse]

For your macro shots You could get a focussing rail which would attach to your tripod head.
You focus normally on the subject and then use the rail to fine tune the focus. It moves the camera closer to the subject in tiny increments, focussing without anything inside or outside of the camera moving.The autofocus can cause vibrations apparently. it's easy to use and won't put any strain on your wrists. The downside is that they are not cheap.
Pete

[AmericanMrs]

I've bought the Manfrotto 410 junior geared head. My husband has one and let me play about with it and it's easy to use and adjust, so just the ticket :)