I learned a valuable lesson just prior to unnecessary spending.
A couple of weeks ago, I bought a Dolica tripod with ballhead. It was rated to support 17 pounds, so I figured it would be fine for my D700.
Well, every time I mounted the D700, and cranked down on the tension knob, the camera became a victim of gravity and the ball would move/slip. I'd tighten down even more and the camera would still slip. :mad-new:
I was not a happy camper. I started shopping for a replacement.
I don't know how, but I discovered that the tension knob only needs to be turned lightly. I generally don't do anything lightly, so it seemed unnatural. :dread:
I am new to ball heads and there were no instructions indicating the proper tension technique.
So, now I'm very pleased with my tripod, ball head, and D700 set-up. :unconscious:
I'm passing this on for other ball head newbees. Remember: Easy does it. I know it isn't logical, but that's how they work. :friendly_wink:
A couple of weeks ago, I bought a Dolica tripod with ballhead. It was rated to support 17 pounds, so I figured it would be fine for my D700.
Well, every time I mounted the D700, and cranked down on the tension knob, the camera became a victim of gravity and the ball would move/slip. I'd tighten down even more and the camera would still slip. :mad-new:
I was not a happy camper. I started shopping for a replacement.
I don't know how, but I discovered that the tension knob only needs to be turned lightly. I generally don't do anything lightly, so it seemed unnatural. :dread:
I am new to ball heads and there were no instructions indicating the proper tension technique.
So, now I'm very pleased with my tripod, ball head, and D700 set-up. :unconscious:
I'm passing this on for other ball head newbees. Remember: Easy does it. I know it isn't logical, but that's how they work. :friendly_wink:
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