Manfrotto Tripod fixings

[Zande UK]

I bought a Manfrotto 190 with the head recommended for the weight of my lens. Normal three-way.

There is a small screw on the plate which (on every other tripod head I've come across) is kind of spring loaded.

This one isn't.

It protrudes further than the bit which screws into the lens-mount or camera, has a collar each side of the plate, and although one side is padded and the other has a normal screw slot (not Philips, I mean) there is no way you can safely attach the camera to the plate -

I was going to phone the seller (the company currently has a sale on Manfrotto goods !) tomorrow, but it was suggested I ask you guys.

Forgive me my lack of correct nomenclature for the bits !

Sally

 

[grumpybadger]

It's a video plate. Remove the screw and it will be fine.

 

[Kerioak]

Should you need a pair of pliers and a screwdriver to remove it ? The screw and the "cup thingy" it goes into both just go round and round.

You would think it would just need a screwdriver but if it needs a touch of feminine persuasion I do have a hammer handy.

Sally, might be worth uploading a photo of it ?

 

[Zande UK]

Thanks for the advice but we've tried to get the screw out - and without breaking it into pieces (yep Christine, your hammer might be very useful) it ain't going to come.

OK, I'll take a pic in the morning, right now the hounds need sustenance