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14 Nov 2012 - 2:12 PM

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UKMike2013

14 Nov 2012 - 2:27 PM

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Considering that a decent new monopod from the likes of Manfrotto will only cost around £40 and that a decent repairer will be charging time at £50 an hour at least, it would seem the answer is to scrap it and start again.

Might be worth getting brutal with it first to see if you can free it up. Gentle heat on the outside part with a hot air paintstripper might just give enough expansion to free it (use gloves).

Tooth (Critique Team)

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14 Nov 2012 - 3:12 PM

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Looks like you haven't got a leg to stand on Dougie

Scottishlandscapes (e2 Member)

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14 Nov 2012 - 4:03 PM

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Cheers I'll try the shock to unlock route

and Tooth I still have a leg buts it's kinda short.

UKMike2013

14 Nov 2012 - 5:25 PM

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Quote: Yes I might have to bite the bullet and get a new one, but you wouldn't want a £40 monopod for a heavy camera and lens.

Thanks for the thought though Mike.

I'm not sure how heavy your camera and len combination might be, but the Manfrotto 290-3 section is rated up to 5 kgs for the £40 and their 557B (although this one is £80) is rated to 12kgs.

The Benbo 109 2 section with tilting head is rated to 8 kgs and is only £33

Just stick to the simpler designs with fewer sections and a £40 monopod is very capable of supporting most equipment that is still classed as portable.

UKMike2013

15 Nov 2012 - 6:40 PM

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Good luck in your search Dougie.

PS - you have some fine pictures in your portfolio Sir.