tripod legs are not as loose as they once were

12 years 5 months ago #156506 by HyperJ
Is there a way to take tripod legs apart from each other to get a look inside, to clean it or something. Sometimes the legs won't come out as easy as they used too. So I imagine it got dirty inside. So I was wondering if there is a way to take the 3 extension legs apart to clean it.


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12 years 5 months ago #156511 by Zezzer
I never knew tripod legs come apart. I have tried pulling really hard on my tripod and nothing comes apart. So I figure they don't, but I am sure they would have too, since there was a way to put the extensions inside each other.

I hope someone can answer your question, because I am curious myself.


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12 years 5 months ago #156545 by HyperJ
I guess no one knows how to take the extensions apart? That's a bummer. Time to buy a new tripod, I suppose.


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12 years 5 months ago #156692 by Mayo
Wouldn't that depend on what brand and tripod you have? There are hundreds of tripods out there. I would just take it apart if you are handy. Perhaps the manufactures web site has some cleaning instructions?

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12 years 5 months ago #156723 by Baydream

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12 years 5 months ago #156752 by Dori
I am glad this question was asked, thanks for the links!!:banana:

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12 years 4 months ago #168301 by Stealthy Ninja
Mine (gitzo) come with oil to lube them up.
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