Tripod leg problem

[wellinghall]

<p>One of the leg locks on my "Manfrotto 718B digi" tripod is loose. Both when opening it and when closing it, it is noticeably looser in operation than any of the other locks. With the legs extended, the tripod is stable under a light load; but when I place a heavier load on it, that lock seems about to give way.<br>

Can I do anything about this, or do I need to accept that it has had its day and needs to be replaced?</p>

[paul_wheatland]

<p>I don't know what you originally paid for it or whether parts are still available but I wouldn't trust it with my cameras.Tripods of all sizes and shapes, used and new are everywhere, it's time for a replacement.</p>

[peter_doucette]

<p>I have purchased Bogen tripod parts from Spartan Photo Center, they have the 718B digi listed. They are in the US, not sure if they ship outside or if you need them to.<br>

-Peter</p>

[don_cooper]

<p>Andrew, not too clear what you mean by being looser in operation. Manfrotto leg locks are all adjustable for tightness of the leg gripping. Have you tried tightening the one that's a problem?</p>

[Mattman944]

<p>Most are adjustable, post a picture and maybe someone can explain how to tighten it.</p>

[vivid_earth_photographics]

<p>I don't know the Manfrotto line or how old this is, but fwiw, I have a Gitzo (Manfrotto owns them now or some parent company does) and a locking mechanism stopped working right and the leg section kept spinning. All I had to do was send it to Manfrotto for servicing (I think it was in New Jersey) and they fixed it for free. They were very nice about it. </p>

[henryp]

<p><a href="http://www.manfrottodistribution.us/cms/cache/offonce/home/pid/16703;jsessionid=9AB2236F5A30207DEFBD7C0980F1846B.worker1">Manfrotto USA service and repair</a></p>

<p>Henry Posner<br /><strong>B&H Photo-Video</strong></p>

[l_j_cappleman]

<p>Andrew, you can look at the parts diagram on the Manfrotto website. put in your tripod number and a screen should come up with Description and Parts selections. Select parts and check the Adobe file. Unfortunately, and unlike some of their heavier duty tripods, it does not look like there is anything to adjust. If a part is worn and is causing your problem you should be able to order the part and replace it. The alternatives are to send the tripod back to Manfrotto for repair or purchase a heavier duty tripod with tension adjustments.</p>