Discarded

As of 10/1/12 YC staff Patrick Foreman reported one of the leg locks was loose and occasionally slipped during a shoot. Facilitator Ana Hurka-Robles was unable to replicate the issue after stress testing. Please advise producers of the issue before checking out.

As of 10/15/12 YC staff Patrick Forman reported the screw that holds the camera to the plate, even when screwed in tight, still allows for some wobble on the tripod. Facilitator Ana Hurka-Robles could not replicate the issue. Please advise producers of the issue before checking out.

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Bogen Tripod Large - FAULTY

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 8:21am

Release plate knob had been snapped off and panning lock knob was missing - ordered replacement parts (R700, 32) from Manfrotto to repair tripod. The threading of there screw on the release plate knob has been worn away, but the knob can still lock in a tripod when inserted at the proper angle.

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Sony HDV

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 8:21am

This camera has a touch-LCD screen interface, but if the LCD screen is in the open position, the TOP ROW of touch buttons on any menu page are not functional. To solve this problem, reposition the LCD screen so instead of sticking out, it is flat against the side of the camera. In this position, all of the buttons work.