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<blockquote data-quote="TedG954" data-source="post: 92342" data-attributes="member: 9701">I learned a valuable lesson just prior to unnecessary spending.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin&nbsp; &nbsp; :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />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.&nbsp; :mad-new:I was not a happy camper. I started shopping for a replacement. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite4" alt=":mad:" title="Mad&nbsp; &nbsp; :mad:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":mad:" />&nbsp;I don't know how, but I discovered that the tension knob only needs to be turned lightly.&nbsp; I generally don't do anything lightly, so it seemed unnatural.&nbsp; :dread:I am new to ball heads and there were no instructions indicating the proper tension technique.&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite5" alt=":confused:" title="Confused&nbsp; &nbsp; :confused:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":confused:" />So, now I'm very pleased with my tripod, ball head, and D700 set-up.&nbsp; :unconscious:I'm passing this on for other ball head newbees.&nbsp; Remember: Easy does it.&nbsp; I know it isn't logical, but that's how they work.&nbsp; :friendly_wink:</blockquote>

[QUOTE="TedG954, post: 92342, member: 9701"] 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. :D 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. :mad: I don't know how, but I discovered that the tension knob only needs to be turned [I]lightly[/I]. I generally don't do anything [I]lightly[/I], so it seemed unnatural. :dread: I am new to ball heads and there were no instructions indicating the proper tension technique. :confused: 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: [/QUOTE]

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