How to maintain the tripod head?

A tripod can help photography very well, and he can maximize the functions of the camera, such as time-lapse photography, shooting avatars, night scenes, slow doors, HDR, etc.

The gimbal is the core part of the tripod. The gimbal of the tripod is a relatively precise part and is also relatively fragile, so special attention should be paid in daily operation.

In reality, many people use the tripod without paying special attention to maintenance. And if you don't pay attention to protection when using a tripod, some inadvertent usage habits will cause damage to the tripod. Sadly, once some damage is caused, there is no way to repair it. That said, sometimes if you accidentally break a tripod, there's no way to fix it.

So, how important it is to know how to use and maintain a tripod.

The maintenance of the tripod head needs to pay attention to the following points:

1.When you go out to shoot, you should pack the gimbal with a tripod to avoid collision with other things and cause damage. If you don't pack the tripod head properly and let it bump randomly, it will largely cause the gimbal's damping to fail.

At the same time, it is best to store the tripod head in a tripod bag. Also pay attention to wind and rain protection to avoid rust and corrosion. When shooting with a tripod, be sure to check the locking state of the tripod head first.

2. When walking, do not carry the spherical round table part, which will easily aggravate the wear and tear.

3. Special attention should be paid to the use of the tripod head in special weather. For example, in a sandstorm environment, when fine sand particles float into the gimbal, it will cause the gimbal to rotate unsmoothly or become stuck. So at this time it is best to put the gimbal on the protective cover for protection. If the gimbal is accidentally splashed with rainwater, it needs to be cleaned and dried before putting it in the tripod bag for storage.

4. In addition to seeing whether its horizontal and top-view locking can still be used normally, it is also necessary to check whether other parts are rusted.

How should the gimbal be repaired?

If you are careless when using the tripod, it may cause damage to the gimbal. At this point, don't panic. When the gimbal is damaged, many people will take two approaches: either take it to the repair center and ask for professional help to repair it, or repair it by themselves.

Sometimes, people choose to repair it themselves in order to avoid trouble. However, the situation where you can repair it yourself is that the tripod head is special, and you can repair it yourself only when there is a problem with the parts.

There is a problem with the parts of the tripod head. Under normal circumstances, you need to repair it yourself, so you need to disassemble the parts without damaging other parts. It should be noted that the disassembly process must be careful and careful so as not to damage other parts. After dismantling, purchase parts of the same model and configuration, and then replace the original damaged old tripod head to reassemble.