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.
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Remember the plastic wrench that came with the tripod? Isn't it supposed to tighten the nut for each lever?
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.
If you can't find the plastic wrench, any 8mm socket will do.
The plastic wrench should be snapped on one of the legs
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.
Well of course it won't be there if you don't keep it there. :)
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.
It may be helpful to PM fellow Hedgehogger "MT Shooter" as he is a dealer for your tripod. Perhaps he can help. :thumbup:
I have popped it off by accident before, so I am using tape to keep it on the tripod.
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.
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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