Question about tripod heads

Question

are heads interchangeable between manufacturers? I want to get a Slik Trigger Release head, and buy a used tripod to put it on. So do I need to buy a Slik tripod, or can I pretty much expect that it most decent 'pods will accept it?

Answer 1

You should be able to use it on any type of pods. Although, anything really old, might not have the same fitting. Go asked the seller to make sure. I have an old tripod (20 years old) that I used with different attachment head for it, and works fine.

Answer 2

sometimes they are interchageable. I have a Slik 88 and have used a Manfrotto head on it and the Slik head on a Manfrotto monopod. Most use a ¼ x20 thread but some use a 3/8 thread and there are adapters available.

Answer 3

yes as per email

a