{
  "id": 18861848,
  "title": "Sirui BH-60 2-in-1 Photo & Video Head review: a head with a split personality, it’s got both stills and video on its mind",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/sirui-bh-60-2-in-1-photo-video-head-review-a-head-with-a-split",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T04:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/tripods/sirui-bh-60-2-in-1-photo-and-video-head-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sirui BH-60 2-in-1 Photo & Video Head is a versatile tripod head designed for both still photography and videography. It merges the features of a traditional ball head and a videography head, enabling users to switch between stills and video modes with ease. Priced at $219 / £199 / AU$355, the Sirui BH-60 competes favorably with other hybrid heads on the market.\n\nThe head boasts a 360-degree panning range and a tilt range of +/-40 degrees, with a maximum load rating of 20kg / 44lb. Its Arca-Swiss QR plate is compatible with various camera brands and sizes. The head measures 84x90x131mm and weighs 950g / 2.1lb.\n\nThe design focuses on smooth movement and firm lock-off for both still and video. The oversized 60mm ball-and-socket design ensures stability and minimal sag. A mode selector ring on the side of the head allows users to toggle between three modes: Photo Mode for unrestricted movement, Transition Mode for smooth transitions, and Video Mode for tilt and pan restrictions. A separate panning base with a 360-degree range complements the ball-and-socket arrangement, providing precise control over camera positioning.",
  "summary": "The Sirui BH-60 2-in-1 Photo & Video Head is a chunky ball head with no less than three selectable operating modes, and a couple of compromises",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}