Benro V2 Ball Head Teardown

– Benro V2 Ball Head

– Time to get your hands on this Benro V2 Ball Head and give it the TLC it deserves. Make sure everything is lined up perfectly, and let’s get started!

– Step 1: Begin by loosening the locking mechanism of the ball head. This is essential to make sure the ball head moves freely, which will give you better control during your setup.

– Step 2: Carefully detach the ball head from the tripod. It might take a little wiggling, but it should come off easily.

– Step 3: Inspect the ball head for any loose screws or signs of damage. If it’s looking a bit worn, consider tightening or replacing any parts that seem off.

– Step 4: Once everything is in good shape, reattach the ball head to the tripod and tighten the lock to secure it in place.

– Step 5: Test the movement. Rotate and adjust the ball head to ensure it pivots smoothly without any awkward resistance.

– Step 6: If all is good, you’re ready to get back to shooting. If not, don’t hesitate to schedule a repair.

– Got a loose pan lock? Time to tighten things up!

– Twist the base to reveal and unscrew all 4 M3 screws. Don’t leave any behind!

– Gently separate the base. You’re almost there!

– Feel free to heat things up a bit here if you think it will help.

– Rotate the pan locking knob all the way out, then go ahead and remove the nut. (Just a heads up, my screw is a bit broken!)

– The threads on that screw are M5 and M4, so be mindful of that when working with it.

– Take off the locking ring carefully.

– Lift away the ball locking plates.

– First, twist the cover off by turning it counterclockwise. It might be a bit stubborn, so feel free to grab something to help, or warm it up a bit to loosen things up. I found that drilling two small holes helped with that.

– Next, take out the damp limiter screw. A coin or your fingernail will do the trick for this one!

– Pop off the clip

– Take out the washers

– Gently wiggle the knob off

– Now for the friction scale—keep an eye on it as you work, it’s about to get interesting!

– Give it a little twist to the left.

– Warm up this nut to about 150°C and take it off. Trust us, it comes off way easier after a little heat.

– Totally forgot to snap a pic of this part—imagine a nut being removed in style!

– Oops, forgot to take photos here! No worries, just go ahead and remove this part.

– Simply take it out.

– Pop the cap off—easy does it!

– Unscrew the part (lefty-loosey, righty-tighty).

– Give the knob a gentle pull and twist to set it free.

– Now the ball is loose. No pic for this one, but you’ve got this!