tripod ball heads

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[david barnby]

great stuff - if you want that level of detail on nikon gear the Nikon compendium is a good place to start (sometimes seen on eBay) or the info is out there on the web. For lenses I google "Nikon serial numbers" for a great table I know is out there

My favourite tripod is a bit of a "stranger level 7" - it is the Benbo.  Way too heavy for hiking etc - I use a carbon fibre tool for that.

[chilese]

Even if your tripod is lightweight when out on a shoot, you

can add stability by adding weight (backpack, water bottles) to

the tripod under the camera.

Here's a few ideas. The backpack is probably your best bet on a hike.

3lb Tripod Weights

http://lifehacker.com/5878270/add-a-weight+stabilizing-hook-to-your-camera-tripod

[david barnby]

good point bb

Won't help a wobbly ball head but is a good way even with a solid tripod to stabilise things. Everything helps.

[david barnby]

Don't suggest you:

1. Put grease on ball head - if it gets anywhere near where it shouldn't it could be nasty
2. Call me Barbnaby - call me any name but don't get my name wrong

If your son used the tripod for jewlery and fashion shots he would have been using flash so the shutter speed would have been fast enough to ensure a sharp image even with a shaky support

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