Do you cover your ball head against dust when not in use?

**UncleVanya** · 09-22-2015, 01:40 PM

I recently decided to keep a Graf Studioball that I had in the marketplace. It is by far the largest ball head I have ever used. I think the ball is 68mm (2.7" inches) in diameter. The top of the ball is pretty exposed and I wondered if I could get a bag style cover to put over it when it sits in the corner (which is variable duration depending on what I am shooting).

Just wondering what everyone does in this respect? I don't have a tripod bag - mine has a sling that attaches directly to the pod not a bag.

**THoog** · 09-22-2015, 01:45 PM - **1 Like**

I read that as "Do you cover your bald head against dust when not in use", and had to think about it...

Seems like a neoprene pouch could make a good dust cover. For the ball head, not the bald head.

**UncleVanya** · 09-22-2015, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by THoog

I read that as "Do you cover your bald head against dust when not in use", and had to think about it...

Seems like a neoprene pouch could make a good dust cover. For the ball head, not the bald head.

LOL. That just conjures tooo many images. Anyone in the single in challenge can attest to my thick head of hair...

vonBaloney · 09-22-2015, 01:55 PM

For ballheads that need cleaning/grease once in a while and don't like grit, certainly couldn't hurt. For others (like my Acratech that is designed to be maintenance free), wouldn't matter...

**UncleVanya** · 09-22-2015, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

For ballheads that need cleaning/grease once in a while and don't like grit, certainly couldn't hurt. For others (like my Acratech that is designed to be maintenance free), wouldn't matter...

Graf is a maintenance free one also - no grease - etc. But still if it sits why let dust accumulate... ?
Maybe the better question is would I let the tripod sit long enough to get dusty? Probably not...

**Kerrowdown** · 09-22-2015, 03:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

But still if it sits why let dust accumulate...

Bring down the feather duster from the bedroom for use on your ball bits...

No... just me then.

**robgski** · 09-22-2015, 03:18 PM

Just blow the dust off before you use it.

stevebrot · 09-22-2015, 03:46 PM

Mine (Giottos) came with a fabric bag that pretty much stays on it when not in use.

Steve

**UncleVanya** · 09-22-2015, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Bring down the feather duster from the bedroom for use on your ball bits...

No... just me then.

Now that's just wrong.

DeadJohn · 09-22-2015, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by robgski

Just blow the dust off before you use it.

This could be just as wrong as Kerrowdown's post

P.S. autocorrect wants to change "Kerrowdown" to "terrorism"

**THoog** · 09-22-2015, 05:33 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

LOL. That just conjures tooo many images. Anyone in the single in challenge can attest to my thick head of hair...

I've been follically challenged since my late 20s, (thanks, Mom!) so I have to cover my bald head against sun, whether I'm using it or not (opinions vary). Not sure about dust, tho'.

**UncleVanya** · 09-22-2015, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by DeadJohn

This could be just as wrong as Kerrowdown's post

P.S. autocorrect wants to change "Kerrowdown" to "terrorism"

Seems about right. Lol.

Rupert · 09-22-2015, 07:14 PM

I don't have a bald head, but it's a pretty good idea to keep it covered anyhow!

Regards!

DeadJohn · 09-22-2015, 08:46 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

I don't have a bald head, but it's a pretty good idea to keep it covered anyhow!

Regards!

Egads! Clean up your computer desktop.

bdery · 09-23-2015, 05:04 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

my thick head of hair

So we'll call you Caesar

Most standalone ball heads I've seen come with a pouch that could be used, reversed, to protect the head when mounted. A golf club "sock" could also work. As for me, I use the carrying pouch of my tripod when not in use so I don't worry.

09-22-2015, 01:40 PM	#1
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,385	Do you cover your ball head against dust when not in use? I recently decided to keep a Graf Studioball that I had in the marketplace. It is by far the largest ball head I have ever used. I think the ball is 68mm (2.7" inches) in diameter. The top of the ball is pretty exposed and I wondered if I could get a bag style cover to put over it when it sits in the corner (which is variable duration depending on what I am shooting). Just wondering what everyone does in this respect? I don't have a tripod bag - mine has a sling that attaches directly to the pod not a bag.

09-22-2015, 03:05 PM - 1 Like	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,805	Originally posted by UncleVanya But still if it sits why let dust accumulate... Bring down the feather duster from the bedroom for use on your ball bits... No... just me then. Last edited by Kerrowdown; 09-22-2015 at 03:14 PM.

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09-22-2015, 01:45 PM - 1 Like	#2
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	I read that as "Do you cover your bald head against dust when not in use", and had to think about it... Seems like a neoprene pouch could make a good dust cover. For the ball head, not the bald head.

09-22-2015, 01:49 PM	#3
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,385 Original Poster	Originally posted by THoog I read that as "Do you cover your bald head against dust when not in use", and had to think about it... Seems like a neoprene pouch could make a good dust cover. For the ball head, not the bald head. LOL. That just conjures tooo many images. Anyone in the single in challenge can attest to my thick head of hair...

09-22-2015, 01:55 PM	#4
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	For ballheads that need cleaning/grease once in a while and don't like grit, certainly couldn't hurt. For others (like my Acratech that is designed to be maintenance free), wouldn't matter...

09-22-2015, 02:30 PM	#5
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,385 Original Poster	Originally posted by vonBaloney For ballheads that need cleaning/grease once in a while and don't like grit, certainly couldn't hurt. For others (like my Acratech that is designed to be maintenance free), wouldn't matter... Graf is a maintenance free one also - no grease - etc. But still if it sits why let dust accumulate... ? Maybe the better question is would I let the tripod sit long enough to get dusty? Probably not...

09-22-2015, 03:18 PM	#7
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,793	Just blow the dust off before you use it.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Mine (Giottos) came with a fabric bag that pretty much stays on it when not in use. Steve

09-22-2015, 04:09 PM	#9
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,385 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Bring down the feather duster from the bedroom for use on your ball bits... No... just me then. Now that's just wrong.

09-22-2015, 05:18 PM	#10
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,833	Originally posted by robgski Just blow the dust off before you use it. This could be just as wrong as Kerrowdown's post P.S. autocorrect wants to change "Kerrowdown" to "terrorism"

09-22-2015, 05:33 PM	#11
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by UncleVanya LOL. That just conjures tooo many images. Anyone in the single in challenge can attest to my thick head of hair... I've been follically challenged since my late 20s, (thanks, Mom!) so I have to cover my bald head against sun, whether I'm using it or not (opinions vary). Not sure about dust, tho'.

09-22-2015, 05:39 PM	#12
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,385 Original Poster	Originally posted by DeadJohn This could be just as wrong as Kerrowdown's post P.S. autocorrect wants to change "Kerrowdown" to "terrorism" Seems about right. Lol.

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09-22-2015, 07:14 PM	#13
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	I don't have a bald head, but it's a pretty good idea to keep it covered anyhow! Regards!

09-22-2015, 08:46 PM	#14
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,833	Originally posted by Rupert I don't have a bald head, but it's a pretty good idea to keep it covered anyhow! Regards! Egads! Clean up your computer desktop.

09-23-2015, 05:04 AM	#15
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by UncleVanya my thick head of hair So we'll call you Caesar Most standalone ball heads I've seen come with a pouch that could be used, reversed, to protect the head when mounted. A golf club "sock" could also work. As for me, I use the carrying pouch of my tripod when not in use so I don't worry.