3 Legged Thing AirHed Vision Review
Summary Verdict
The 3 Legged Thing AirHed Vision is a lightweight, compact video head designed with flexibility of use in mind. Its standout function compared to the 3 Legged Thing Airhed Trinity is a rotating Arca-Swiss clamp that allows you to switch to vertical orientation (and back) when using an L-bracket or Arca-Swiss compatible cage. Like the AirHed Trinity, the AirHed Vision offers smooth pans and tilts, but this model is more versatile and targeted at video content creators, especially those who shoot vertical video for platforms like Instagram or TikTok. It’s a smart companion for lighter video and hybrid stills/video setups. Although it’s not the cheapest option out there, its build quality and performance mean the AirHed Vision offers excellent value for money.
Read our 3 Legged Thing AirHed Trinity Review
Score: 5/5
For
90-degree rotatable clamp for vertical video setup
Light but solid magnesium alloy build
Smooth, independent pan and tilt movements
Against
Pricier than the AirHed Trinity
Portrait orientation requires an L-bracket or cage
Base spirit level not clearly visible
What is the 3 Legged Thing AirHed Vision?
The 3 Legged Thing AirHed Vision is a compact, two-way video head designed to offer fluid pan and tilt movements with added flexibility for creators. Built from aerospace-grade magnesium alloy, it supports camera systems of up to 5kg in weight and is compatible with any support system (eg tripod, monopod or slider) with a 3/8"-16 screw thread. While it can be used for stills, it’s clearly aimed at videographers and hybrid shooters, especially those who produce content in vertical format. It could be a nice option for tripod-mounted ICM (intentional camera movement).
Read: What is Creative Photography and How to Get Started
3 Legged Thing AirHed Vision Price and Availability
The 3 Legged Thing AirHed Vision is available now for £149.99 / $169.99.
3 Legged Thing AirHed Vision Specifications
Product type: 2-way video tripod head
Announced: 2nd July 2025
Construction: Aerospace-grade magnesium alloy
Clamp design: Arca-Swiss compatible, 90° rotatable
Tilt range: -75° to +90°
Pan range: 360 degrees
Max load: 5 Kg / 11 lb
Weight: 455g / 16oz
Dimensions (HxW): 9.1 x 10.1 cm / 3.6 x 4 inches
Colourways: Darkness (matte black), Lava (black with volcanic orange accents), Moss (metallic green)
Included plate: QR7 long plate
Compatible tripod mount: Standard 3/8”-16 screw
Additional features: Detachable panning arm, bubble levels in base and clamp, independent pan and tilt controls with dedicated knobs.
If you loosen the clamp that holds the panning arm, it can be flipped through 180-degrees so you can use your left hand to pan and tilt the camera rather than your right hand.
Key Features
As well as supporting a solid 5kg payload, the AirHed Vision provides 360-degree panning and tilting from -75 to +90 degrees. The key addition over the AirHed Trinity is a 90-degree rotatable Arca-Swiss compatible clamp. This allows users with Arca-Swiss compatible L-brackets (like those from 3 Legged Thing) or cages switch to portrait orientation fairly quickly by loosening a single screw. Once the clamp has been rotated, L-bracket and cage users can leave it in position and switch quickly between landscape and portrait orientation using the side and bottom plates of the bracket in the clamp.
The clamp also features laser-etched markings to aid precise positioning and better balance. It comes with a QR7 long quick-release plate that’s a little longer than the square plate that comes with the AirHed Trinity.
There's also a detachable panning arm, which can be adjusted or flipped to the opposite side of the head via a wing knob, to make it easier pan and tilt smoothly.
Meanwhile, spirit levels in both the clamp and base are designed to help get a level horizon.
3 Legged Thing supplies the QR7 long plate with the AirHed Vision, which gives more scope for adjusting the fit and balance than the square plate with the AirHed Trinity.
Build and Handling
Much like the Trinity, the AirHed Vision is compact and crafted from aerospace-grade magnesium alloy. It’s offered in three of 3 Legged Thing’s colourways: Darkness (matte black), Lava (black with orange accents), and Moss (metallic green).
The rotating clamp adds a bit of height and complexity to the head, but otherwise, the AirHed Vision has a similar footprint to the Trinity. It seems remarkably small and fuss-free compared to some video heads.
The winged knobs give good grip and independent control over the pan and tilt movements. They ensure you can apply enough force to lock the movements tight. In addition, the detachable arm can be adjusted or removed without tools, and a stop-screw helps prevent it from slipping out unexpectedly.
The bolt at the centre of the AirHed Vision clamp can be loosened to enable the clamp to rotate through 90 degrees for upright shooting.
Performance
The 3 Legged Thing AirHed Vision moves smoothly when panning and tilting, with the separate controls allowing for fine-tuned adjustments or for your to lock them tight. I found the head capable of holding Sony A71 mark II with an FE 70-200mm F/2.8 GM lens perfectly still with ease and there was no dropping after I'd locked the tilt.
While the spirit levels are designed to make it straightforward to get level horizons, the level in the base is somewhat obscured from directly above, making it less useful than ideal. Fortunately, some tripods, including those from 3 Legged Thing have a solution in the form of a spirit bubble on their collar/hub.
The AirHed vision handled this camera and lens combination with ease, allowing smooth panning and tilting, plus it locked tight with no drooping.
As I mentioned, where the AirHed Vision differs most from the AirHed Trinity is in its portrait-orientation capability. Switching from landscape to upright orientation requires the central screw that holds the clamp to be loosened until the clamp can be rotated through 90 degrees. Then, once the clamp is tightened in the new orientation, the camera can be clamped upright provided it's fitted with an L-bracket or appropriate cage. It's fairly quick to change between the two orientations and is a good solution for lenses without a tripod collar. Also, once the clamp is in the vertical orientation, you can use the two plates of the L-bracket to switch between orientation almost seamlessly.
The 3 Legged Thing AirHed Vision in vertical orientation mode.
I tested the clamp rotation with the Sony A7R IV with a 3 Legged Thing Arnie L-bracket, and it held firm when tightened.
Combined with a tripod, or a monopod, the AirHed Vision feels like a capable, creator-focused support that doesn’t skimp on usability.
This spirit level in the base of the AirHed vision is partially obscured from above by the tiling mechanism, which means you can’t really rely on it to get the tripod level. That’s not an issue if your tripod collar has a spirit level - like 3 Legged Things’ range of tripods.
Verdict
The 3 Legged Thing AirHed Vision offers a clever, compact and travel-friendly solution for content creators and photographers who regularly switch between landscape and vertical formats. Its rotatable clamp is a practical feature that saves time and hassle. While it costs more than the AirHed Trinity, the added flexibility and thoughtful design make it a worthy upgrade for anyone producing hybrid content.
If you already use an Arca-Swiss L-bracket or cage and shoot a mix of horizontal and vertical footage, the AirHed Vision could make your workflow that little bit smoother, without adding too much bulk to your bag.
