Opticron Tripod Help! (1 Viewer)

Emma

Well-known member

• Oct 26, 2008

• #1

We have had our Opticron tripod for just over a year now and recently it has started to 'wobble' at the point where the upper part of the tripod meets the monopod section ~ hope that makes sense!! We have had a look at it and cannot find anywhere to tighten this section up so I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction or if it will be a job for the professionals!!!

Any advice will be greatfully received!!

 

bitterntwisted

Graham Howard Shortt

• Oct 26, 2008

• #2

What model do you have, Emma?

 

Emma

Well-known member

• Oct 26, 2008

• #3

bitterntwisted said:

What model do you have, Emma?

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For some reason I can't find the model number on the tripod but I think it is the 42704 model.

 

bitterntwisted

Graham Howard Shortt

• Oct 26, 2008

• #4

Emma,

I think you mean that the head is loosely attached to the centre column. I can't find a good enough image on the web, but it should be a screw fitting of some type. If it's flummoxed you I suggest taking it to the shop you got it from or if that's not possible contact Opticron customer service, which is outstanding.

Graham

 

NoSpringChicken

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• Oct 27, 2008

• #5

Emma, I don't know if it is the bit you are referring to but the head on the tripod screws onto the centre column and can be completely unscrewed. On mine it was a bit loose when I bought it and the head wobbled about. I removed the column from the legs and used a couple of wrenches on the flanges each side of the head to column joint and nipped it up tightly. I put masking tape on the flanges first to protect them and took care not to overtighten it. It hasn't come loose since.

I hope this helps.

Ron

 

Last edited: Oct 27, 2008

Dave H

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• Oct 27, 2008

• #6

Emma,

I've also got this tripod with my ES80 scope. It took me a while to isolate the wobble but it is the tripod head which needs tightly screwed to the centre column. Good luck!

Dave

 

Emma

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• Oct 27, 2008

• #7

Thank you Graham, Ron and Dave for your replies! B

I will have a go at screwing the tripod head into the centre column a bit more and failing that I will see if the retailers where we got it from will have a look for us!