Leveling platforms mount between the tripod and the head, letting you level the camera to the horizon quickly without adjusting the tripod legs. This category includes leveling platforms, leveling bases and half-ball adapters from Leofoto, Sirui, Fotocom and Genesis.

A leveling platform is useful for panoramas, architecture and video, where the camera must be perfectly level before you pan. When choosing, check whether the platform is designed for a flat tripod top plate or for a tripod with a half-ball bowl, and compare the bowl size, with options such as 75 mm and 100 mm versions.