Camera Tripod Leg slips
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Camera Tripod Leg slips
I have a camera tripod with one leg that slips even when you tighten the clutch on it. Is there a cure or is this a "throw away" condition.
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What make and model is it?
It is kinda hard to say without seeing it.
Does it tighten by turning a collar that clamps on a round leg or a lever that clamps down on a somewhat squarish leg?
I have an inexpensive lever type clamp tripod that slips but it is not worth trying to repair.
I would suspect yours is a light duty type as the pro ones don't usually do this.
If worth less than about sixty dollars it will be disposable.
Does it tighten by turning a collar that clamps on a round leg or a lever that clamps down on a somewhat squarish leg?
I have an inexpensive lever type clamp tripod that slips but it is not worth trying to repair.
I would suspect yours is a light duty type as the pro ones don't usually do this.
If worth less than about sixty dollars it will be disposable.
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Not sure what to suggest without seeing it.
One type I am familiar with has split fingers around the top of the tube and the collar that screws down tightens these fingers against the leg.
You could try with a pair of needle nose pliers to put a very small kink in the fingers.
If you can take a clear macro picture and post in on a free host like photo bucket we may be able to offer more.
Just provide a link to the picture.
One type I am familiar with has split fingers around the top of the tube and the collar that screws down tightens these fingers against the leg.
You could try with a pair of needle nose pliers to put a very small kink in the fingers.
If you can take a clear macro picture and post in on a free host like photo bucket we may be able to offer more.
Just provide a link to the picture.