Camera and Photography Equipment Design Aspen Tripod Head by Colorado Tripod Company Aspen is a tripod head designed to simplify photographic composition. An open frame allows an attached camera to rotate well beyond 90 degrees in both directions, giving quick changes between landscape and portrait orientations without bulky L-brackets. The ball has a hollow core with holes that reduce weight while maintaining strength. An adjustable lever clamp holds a wide range of camera plates, a friction control sets the drag, and a panning lock permits full rotation for panoramic photographs. Aspen is machined from hard anodized aluminum.