I use two of them on my Canons along with Wasabi Batteries with nil defects noted, it really matters not what you use and if you like it there is always someone out there to let the air out of your tyres...

I was told the same thing but in the end I had to replace the print head on my MX-870. I also have the pro 100 and as I understand there is CIS for it, I am not sure but will croos that bridge when I get to it. I am just a hobbist..

Jerry the 5-6 means the wheel can be 5' to 6' wide the 3.5" refers to the height from beaf to tyre height. I put tubes in all my LDTs. (little Dinky Tyres)
Hope this helps..
The "G"

What you describe is routine maintenance, servicing the engine on a tru flight. That action is performed every day at evry airport with planes arriving and departing, it is called a thru sercice or trip check...Very comon Jerry..

We call them stink bugs. step on one and you'll know why..

This is just a WAG but did you have both camera bodies powered up whilst changing lenses?

Grom the mind of George Carlin.

SOMETHING TO PONDER: George Carlin

George Carlin's wife died early in 2008 and George followed her, dying in July 2008. It is ironic George Carlin - comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write something so very eloquent and so very appropriate. An observation by George Carlin:

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete.

Remember to spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.

Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.

Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.

Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

And always remember, life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by those moments that take our breath away.

George Carlin

Got a question for ya. Has anyone here smoked? Did ya quit? It was real easy was it not? Hell no it was not easy. same with drug addition, you have to really want to quit to quit. There is nothing that can be done until the addict wants to quit, support is not really a option until the first step is taken. I lost my son to drugs..
Just sayin, the "G"

also a train that ran from ORD - LAX

50% and some were wags

Are you familure with the construction of Carbon Fiber mono pods? The very tippy top of the mono pod has a mounting plate attached to the carbon fiber pole. They apply some type of bonding agent, glue/epoxy, who know some super secret "stuff" It is then pressed into the poll and there you have it. A carbon fiber monopod. Now how it became unnected (disconnected, detached) I do not know, my first thought was that I attached to much weight. Not so the combined weight, camera, battery pack grip, lens and pan head came to 5.2 lbs the monopod is rated at 17.5 lbs. It was just one of those things that happens. I will take some studio type photos of it (not) and post them for all to see. Whilst were on posting photos could some kind soul tell me how that is done please.

Thanks groupe. by the wat Smith-Victor requested photos as well, the have never had this happen..

Thanks guys, one and all, I will keep you posted.
The "G"

I use mine as a walking stick as well. The cost was around $85.00 USD. Check Amazon. Smith- Victor CFM-500 Carbon Fiber Monopod. Despite the problem I am having with mine I would buy it again..
Just sayin the "G"

Thanks for the input, this will be something to look into whilst I wait Smith-Victor to respond.
The "G"

Thanks for the input, this will be something to look into whilst I wait Smith-Victor to respond.
The "G"

Whilst in China my monopod head became detached from the carbon fiber pole. The camera strap was around my neck no camera damage. My first thought was that I had overloaded that sucker. I hade a Canon D70, battery grip, pan head and the Sigma 18-300mm lens. The monopod was rated at 17.5 lbs, my camera and "stuff" weighed in a 5.2 lbs. I made three calls to Smith-Victor inquiring how to glue it back together I also need the spike/rubber tip for the bottom. The woman, Polly, that answered the phone told me she did not know what I was talking about. I wonder if she even knows what a tripod/monopod is. I was told to send a email. all emails to them were returned undeliverable. More phone calls resulted to a deer in the head lights response.

Is there anyone out there in Hedhehog land know where or how to repair this monopod? I did try the search function with nil results. I do not want to buy a new one as coinage is hard to come by and besides I like to fix what can be fixed, I believe JB weld will woth as it will bond Carbon Fiber to Aluminum. Any thoughts out there any suggestions?

Thanks,
The "G"