Lama and Moose:
That "screw" is actually a replacement camera mount bolt. The standard one
on your quick-release plate is probably 1/4-20. I think the larger
bronze/brass one is 3/8-16 (I think). Try it. It should thread into your
quick release plate (after you remove the smaller one and its keeper). Mine
does.
Jamie
Fort Myers, FL
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lama-Jim L'Hommedieu" <lamadoo@xxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 1:12 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] Bogen 3275/Manfrotto 410 geared head parts diagram
> I have a used 3047 head and 3020 legs (no typo) without instructions too.
I was using the darned head sideways for 2 months and
> couldn't figure out why I couldn't take a vertical shot with it. :) I
wouldn't admit that to everyone, of course.
>
> Anyway, why does the head have an extra-long, specially machined brass
screw that unscrews at will on long trips? Is it missing a
> lockwasher? Does it need a bit o' Locktite? It doesn't have a bolt head.
Once it's in place, there's almost no shoulder to twist
> with your fingers yet those wacky Italians didn't put a screwdriver slot
of any kind on it. What the hey?
>
> Lama
>
> BTW, Ansel Adams always set up a tripod with one leg straight ahead. He
could level left-right without stepping around the darned
> thing. :) Like the country song said, "Now why didn't *I* think of
that?"
>
>
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