that's a different problem and going to a larger head won't solve it. the tension adjustment isn't supposed to hold the camera/lens combination by itself. it's there so that when you loosen the lock, the whole thing doesn't fall over. except when you are holding the camera, the head should be locked. if you really need free movement capability with stability, a ball head isn't the right solution. you need a gimbal mount.
Herb.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Nelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 8:31 PM Subject: Re: Ball Heads > the legset is a Manfrotto 190CL. I have to problems with rigidity, but > rather the head is not smooth, and moves too much when I lock it. I'd > like to be able to set enough tension that the lens doesn't move when I > take my hands off it, but so that I can still move it around. > > Right now, when I set enough tension to hold the lens, movement is very > jerky and difficult. If I set it tight enough to move easily, there is > too much play and the lens doesn't stay where I want it.
