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wideangle
10-06-2010, 1:44pm
What's the go with Manfrotto Tripods? My legs have been slipping gradually over time on my 190xproB when pressure such as a camera is put upon it. Annoying as you can imagine - set the shot up and then one of the legs starts to contract! Is this a fault, or is this normal over time, and can something be done to fix it? I have tried looking at the screws but a normal screwdriver doesn't fit in it. Thanks in advance for your help and insights.

flash
10-06-2010, 1:49pm
can you take a photo of the screwhead, I may be able to identify it for you, maybe it is a "tamper proof" screw, in which case go to your local auto pro or repco shop and buy a set of "tamper proof" drivers, they only cost a few dollars, check to see the set that suits your screw

ameerat42
10-06-2010, 3:20pm
Is it a clamp system? Yeah, show us a pic.

James T
10-06-2010, 3:29pm
You should've got a 'key' with the tripod (usually comes clipped onto one of the legs). Just use that to tighten up the clamps. Failing that, I think a bog-standard allen key should do the trick shouldn't it?

kiwi
10-06-2010, 3:32pm
this thing ?

http://photovideo.com.au/manfrotto-clipon-spanner-p-4292.html

James T
10-06-2010, 3:42pm
this thing ?

http://photovideo.com.au/manfrotto-clipon-spanner-p-4292.html

That's the one.

flash
10-06-2010, 3:56pm
well thats not a screw thats a nut and a standard old socket should fit it!

Blueywa
10-06-2010, 4:25pm
If you bought the unit new it should have had this attached, there is a number 5 inside which suggests its 5mm.

wideangle
10-06-2010, 4:40pm
Thanks for all your replies, yes I will have to have a look around for the box as the plastic thing did come with it. Failing that an allen key sounds like it will do the job then? The nut looks like one that you would find in a car wheel. So I take it that they need tightening up from time to time.....do other peoples loosen over time?

kiwi
10-06-2010, 4:42pm
yeah, im always tightening my monopod's, id imagine its much the same as the tripod

James Axford
10-06-2010, 6:13pm
slipping!
ahh probably best to updade to the last tripod you'll ever have, Gitzo! :party7:

wideangle
10-06-2010, 7:43pm
slipping!
ahh probably best to updade to the last tripod you'll ever have, Gitzo! :party7:

what is that:confused013:p:th3:

Big Pix
10-06-2010, 8:11pm
slipping!
ahh probably best to updade to the last tripod you'll ever have, Gitzo! :party7:

...... here here :D

maccaroneski
10-06-2010, 11:32pm
If you bought the unit new it should have had this attached, there is a number 5 inside which suggests its 5mm.

Finally! That's what that thing is for! I've been wondering for ages...

wideangle
11-06-2010, 7:25pm
Went to the shop and they said that it didn't need an allen key screw, just a normal screwdriver?!:confused013 Still none the wiser as the seem tight and don't budge.

wideangle
11-06-2010, 7:29pm
found this video - shows the one I am talking about
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP2NbuTDPOQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP2NbuTDPOQ

Kym
11-06-2010, 7:37pm
Have the release loose when you tighten. Do 1/4 of a turn and try it until its tight.

wideangle
11-06-2010, 7:40pm
Have the release loose when you tighten. Do 1/4 of a turn and try it until its tight.

So you are saying loosen the screw and then tighten it again?....

Ahhh reading it again, you mean have the latch that locks the legs loose then tighten?.....

Kym
11-06-2010, 7:54pm
So you are saying loosen the screw and then tighten it again?....

Ahhh reading it again, you mean have the latch that locks the legs loose then tighten?.....

Yup, loosen the latch, 1/4 turn on adjustment, then re-latch to see if its tight enough... rise/repeat until correct.

wideangle
11-06-2010, 8:00pm
Yup, loosen the latch, 1/4 turn on adjustment, then re-latch to see if its tight enough... rise/repeat until correct.

Cool, will give it a go Kym - So when you say "1/4 turn on adjustment" are you turning the screw that needs a screwdriver or does it need a allan key?

deasty1
11-06-2010, 8:10pm
Mine's been slipping for years. I constantly have to tighten them, but mine are an 8mm nut.
It's a simple thumb lever design (model 550b I think), but I just about have to tighten them with pliers to get them to stop slipping.

Blueywa
17-06-2010, 8:31pm
Manfrotto 055XPROB.
There should be a small black rubber cap on the 'clamp' adjustment - remove it and tighten using the plastic tool provided. A star head screwdriver is used to tighten the 'whole clamping assembly'.
My experience is the clamp needs re-tightening occasionally, not the whole assembly.
So as Kym suggested unclip the clamp;then gently re-tighten the nut, not to much or you will over stress the clamp when closing it.

wattsgallery
17-06-2010, 8:38pm
Good tips guys - I will have to check my tripod legs too.