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Posted by Bill Farnsworth on 03/01/06 17:35
"Matt" <mttmrrsn.nospamme@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I just picked up a used PD-150 and a Bogen Monfrotto 3011 and I can't
>seem to get the dock plate to mount tightly onto the camera. I've
>tightened as far as I dare without damaging the camera and I'm still
>experiencing a slight wiggle. I don't see any damage or wear to
>either unit so I'm wondering, is this just not a good tripod/camera
>combo? And is there any little trick I might try to get a tighter
>fit?
>
>
You are right. don't tighten it down any further.
The plate screw(s) is (are) too long and is most likely bottoming out
inside the camera.
Either get slightly shorter screws or grind or file down the existing
one(s)
Washers won't cut it because you want a tight fit against the bottom
of the camera.
Washers on the bottom of the plate won't work either because there is
no room for them.
Now, there may be another option and that is to glue down a layer of
cork gasket material (found at auto parts stores in sheets) onto the
plate where the plate meets the camera base and then attach it to the
camera base. The cork will act as a full spacer and won't allow much
wiggle room. It also helps to keep the camera from pivoting around if
there is only one screw on the base.
Hope this helps
Bill F.
www.billfarnsworthvideo.com
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