Camera Tripod Leg slips


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Old 04-18-09, 04:39 PM
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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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Old 04-18-09, 04:53 PM
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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.
 
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Camera Tripod Leg slips

WEll I can't tell you the value, it was my late wife's, but it tightens by turning a collar
 
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Old 04-19-09, 06:10 PM
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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.
 
 

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