Grip Action Ball Head Problem

Jonathan19610 · 9th of April 2006 (Sun)

I have just purchased a Manfrotto 322RC2 Grip action Ball Head. On releasing the ball, tilting forward and back is stiff and jerky at first. Once the initial stiffness is overcome movement is free. This happens each time the ball is released. Is this a fault or are all such heads the same?

Tapeman · 9th of April 2006 (Sun)

Mine also seemed that way at first. After adjusting the tension it is better. I haven't used mine that much but I think you have "to break it in".

mbze430 · 10th of April 2006 (Mon)

You need to adjust the tension, my friend has one.

Jonathan19610 · 14th of April 2006 (Fri)

Thanks for the replies. I have adjusted the tension wheel down to the lightest setting and it is much improved. I think I will keep it now.

Az2Africa · 15th of April 2006 (Sat)

I had the same problem with mine. I finally sent it to Manfrotto via my dealer and in 2 weeks they sent me a new one that works great. Seems the 1st one was bad internally all along and just kept getting worse. Send it in !!

9th of April 2006 (Sun)	#1
Jonathan19610 Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19	Grip Action Ball Head Stiff and Jerky I have just purchased a Manfrotto 322RC2 Grip action Ball Head. On releasing the ball, tilting forward and back is stiff and jerky at first. Once the initial stiffness is overcome movement is free. This happens each time the ball is released. Is this a fault or are all such heads the same? __________________ Canon 20D Canon, EFS 17-85 IS USM Canon EF 100-300 4.5-5.6 Canon EF 100mm f 2.8 Macro USM Manfrotto 055MF4 tripod, Manfrotto 701RC2 Head Manfrotto 322RC2 Head, Canon Speedlite 550EX Last edited by Jonathan19610 : 9th of April 2006 (Sun) at 16:08.

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Tapeman Sliced Bread Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 2,740	Re: Grip Action Ball Head Problem Mine also seemed that way at first. After adjusting the tension it is better. I haven't used mine that much but I think you have "to break it in". __________________ Canon 1D MKIV, 5D MKII, 16-35/2.8L II, 24-105/4L, 70-200/2.8L IS II, IS, 500/4 L IS II, 50/2.5 macro, 1.4x MKII, 1.4X MKIII, & 2X MKIII, (2) 550EXs, ST-E2. Gitzo 1228, 1275, 1558, Lensbaby 3G. Epson 3880

10th of April 2006 (Mon)	#3
mbze430 Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 2,454	Re: Grip Action Ball Head Problem You need to adjust the tension, my friend has one. __________________ Gear List My Hub to my personal work (just click on the banners)

14th of April 2006 (Fri)	#4
Jonathan19610 Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19	Re: Grip Action Ball Head Problem Thanks for the replies. I have adjusted the tension wheel down to the lightest setting and it is much improved. I think I will keep it now. __________________ Canon 20D Canon, EFS 17-85 IS USM Canon EF 100-300 4.5-5.6 Canon EF 100mm f 2.8 Macro USM Manfrotto 055MF4 tripod, Manfrotto 701RC2 Head Manfrotto 322RC2 Head, Canon Speedlite 550EX

15th of April 2006 (Sat)	#5
Az2Africa Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Scottsdale, Arizona USA Posts: 3,476 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Grip Action Ball Head Problem I had the same problem with mine. I finally sent it to Manfrotto via my dealer and in 2 weeks they sent me a new one that works great. Seems the 1st one was bad internally all along and just kept getting worse. Send it in !! __________________ "If you're not living on the edge. You're taking up too much room !" My Gear Arizona's POTN Flickr Gallery

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