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Jan 9, 2014 11:29:26   #
finalimage Loc: Brattleboro, VT
 
I use a tripod for most of my photography, mine is the Manfrotto 055x Prob. The tripod has performed very well but recently I have noticed that one of the legs does not lock securely all the time. It is not a huge problem but I like to have my tripod as secure as possible at all times. I tightened the leg nuts with an allen wrench, and it tightened some. But if pushed, it still slides a bit. My camera is a Canon 6D, usually with a Canon 24-105 lens. Was wondering if anyone else has had a problem with this tripod, and if they did, what were they able to do to correct it. I have owned the tripod since the summer of 2012.
Thanks hogs-you guys are awesome.

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Jan 9, 2014 11:32:44   #
jrb1213 Loc: McDonough GEorgia
 
Remember the plastic wrench that came with the tripod? Isn't it supposed to tighten the nut for each lever?

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Jan 9, 2014 11:36:02   #
finalimage Loc: Brattleboro, VT
 
Aha! The plastic wrench, what the heck did I do with it? Thank you, I'll look for it and order one if I cannot find it.

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Jan 9, 2014 11:42:31   #
OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR
 
If you can't find the plastic wrench, any 8mm socket will do.

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Jan 9, 2014 11:44:31   #
haleach Loc: Tucson, Arizona
 
The plastic wrench should be snapped on one of the legs

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Jan 9, 2014 11:45:11   #
finalimage Loc: Brattleboro, VT
 
Thank you!

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Jan 9, 2014 12:07:10   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
haleach wrote:
The plastic wrench should be snapped on one of the legs

I don't like to keep the tools on the tripod legs. When I need them, they won't be there.

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Jan 9, 2014 12:10:23   #
OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR
 
Well of course it won't be there if you don't keep it there. :)

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Jan 9, 2014 12:14:18   #
nikonnut Loc: Las Vegas
 
OddJobber wrote:
Well of course it won't be there if you don't keep it there. :)


Duh! Right?

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Jan 9, 2014 12:18:08   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
OddJobber wrote:
Well of course it won't be there if you don't keep it there. :)

Ah! Mystery solved!

I thought of drilling holes in the tool and the tripod leg and screwing the tool to the leg. Then I would clamp a screwdriver to another leg and hope it didn't fall off.

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Jan 9, 2014 12:26:44   #
Danilo Loc: Las Vegas
 
It may be helpful to PM fellow Hedgehogger "MT Shooter" as he is a dealer for your tripod. Perhaps he can help. :thumbup:

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Jan 9, 2014 13:00:08   #
jrb1213 Loc: McDonough GEorgia
 
I have popped it off by accident before, so I am using tape to keep it on the tripod.

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Jan 9, 2014 14:13:22   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
I answered your PM about this issue. If that does not take care of the problem take a pic of the exact point of slippage.

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Jan 10, 2014 13:03:37   #
fantom Loc: Colorado
 
OddJobber wrote:
Well of course it won't be there if you don't keep it there. :)


:thumbup:

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Jan 10, 2014 13:07:56   #
dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia
 
jerryc41 wrote:
Ah! Mystery solved!

I thought of drilling holes in the tool and the tripod leg and screwing the tool to the leg. Then I would clamp a screwdriver to another leg and hope it didn't fall off.


You could simply hire a wrench carrier. Perhaps one with an advanced engineering degree so they can set the tripod up as well! :lol:

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