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May 8, 2012
Ball head maintenance tip
A ball head on a good tripod is a great supporting tool for the photographer. Very flexible and quick to adjust. The better ones you don't even have to loosen when you want to alter them. This can be a boon to the photographer and certainly adds to the precision and ease of handling.
A good ball head is pretty low maintenance; the very tight space between the different moving parts prevent dirt and other stuff to get in. Just wiping the ball head with a clean (lint free) rag after use is enough to keep it going and operating smoothly for ages. Even when you've used it in adverse weather.
Sometimes, however, you'll notice your ball head isn't operating as smoothly as it should.Continue reading the article...
Posted by hrbaan at May 8, 2012 10:09 AM