I have a Bogen 3011, and it does the same thing. It's only about 1-1/2 years old, and I bought it new. It has the thumbscrew-type leg tighteners, and I almost get my thumb out of joint trying to tighten the legs enough so that it doesn't "sink" while I'm taking a photo. Every time I use it I end up saying, "I hate my tripod." My friends don't seem to have the trouble that I have, and most of them have Gitzo tripods. I guess I have to live with it for awhile also, but maybe someone has a solution about how to fix this.
Kathy L. ----- Original Message ----- From: "jerome" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 2:03 PM Subject: Sliding legs on 3036 bogen > > Whats the deal?! My bogen 3036 has leg-slide disease... is there a cure?! > > Whenever I mount a heavy lens (6 lbs or heavier) I have to be *real* careful > how I extend the legs (how long, what angle, where I place it, etc). Otherwise > one of the extended legs starts to gradually slide back into the column (even > after I secure the lock); naturally causing the whole thing to tilt. And if I > even *think* about leaning in for a shot, or putting some weight on the rig, > forget about it. The thing sinks like quicksand. > > My largest set-up is about 16 lbs, and the tripod should hold up to 26lbs... so > what giveS? (no pun intended). > > This is terribly frustrating to say the least. I *just* bought a lighter bogen > for hiking and nature stuff, and also have to add a new ball head to the list > of unexpected expenses (3055 seems corroded or something). Hence, combine that > with a soon-to-be released *ist-D and the 4 billion accessories that'll need, > and I don't think a new 3036 is in the works. > > So my questions are, is there anything I can do? Is this common? If it happens > to you, then what's your solution? Is this what happens when tripods get old? I > bought it used, but it seemed to be in great shape when it arrived 2 years ago. > For now, it's something I think I can/have to live with, but it's still just > one more got dorn thing I have to keep track of now when shooting. As if I > needed help taking bad photos. Sheesh. > > Thanks in advance, > > jerome > >
