What piece of equipment has a pan head?

• A. Monopod
• B. Tripod
• C. Gimbal
• D. Steadicam

Answer: (B)

A pan head is a camera mounting head that lets you rotate the camera horizontally (pan) and vertically (tilt) with adjustable knobs, providing precise control while keeping the camera steady. The tripod is the standard base that pairs with a pan head because it offers a stable, balanced platform for smooth panning and tilting. A monopod is lighter and less stable, and while it can use a ball or other head, it isn’t the typical setup for controlled pan movements. A gimbal focuses on stabilizing the camera during movement, not on a fixed pan-tilt head you rotate from a pedestal. A Steadicam is a wearable stabilizer for hand‑held shots, where panning is controlled by the operator rather than a mounted pan head. So the tripod is the equipment most associated with a pan head.