I just cannot get the base plate and quick release to lock together. I think they may have shipped mismatched pieces. Is there any hint on how to lock
347276
The response from Robert Kreider is correct. When connecting the base plate to the camera the back of the plate has the bottom section that is longer (like legs) and this back part will abut against the lever.
347277
I had to think about for awhile and tried a few different positions. It's really quite simple. Just set the part that connects to your camera into the front of the lower section that is connected to your tripod. then simply push down on the back side which will depress the spring and small silver button. This will throw the release arm into place.
347278
I slide the lock and slip the front of the base-plate into the hook on the front (the opposite side from where the slide is) then press the base-plate down on the back (close to the slide). It has to go in at an angle and then the back goes down and when you release the slide it should lock into place. Note the base-plate is the part with the screw that normally goes onto your camera. mine shipped to me together, if yours did not then maybe you do have bad fitting pieces.
421656
The best fix is the Linkage adjustment, but you stated you've tried that. Be sure to adjust as far as you can on the linkage. If this does not seem to fix it, try buying a new swashplate on eBay; they are cheap and easy to install. Good luck.
811571
Turn it over twisted it, pushed it up and twisted it again to lock it. Hope this helps.
385645
I would avoid this altogether. When mine showed up in the mail, I pulled the release lever and the plate came out, but so did the spring and other parts. It was unusable from the second I got it.
340167
Did you loosen up the plate from the left? Maybe one of the screws got stuck and it's not allow the plate to slide. Try something to slide between the plate and adapter after you loosen up using the liver on the side.
465528
Mine locks but the locking cable has loosened. Does anyone have experience tightening it?
1885368
I was sent incorrect parts that did not fit together properly. Maybe that is what happened to you. I had another person who is an expert handyman/craftsman look at it and he told I was sent incorrect parts. Other people who have purchased it ...seem to have received correct parts that fit together fine. Send it back for refund or ask for replacement. Don't listen to others who say it fits together correctly, because if you tried and it didn't ......... I am sure you were sent incorrect configuration.
325609
I did not have that problem...However I suggest you take the screws and the top section of the base to a local hardware store such as "Coast to Coast" or "Ace Truvalue" and show them the problem. These folks will try several screws until they find the correct fit. This is your least expensive option!
179871
Notice the hex cap in the middle. that is a small wrench to adjust tension on the leg locking devises. I had one leg that was still a little loose and that wrench fixed it up just fine. Just pull it off the leg to use it. It has the added advantage of probably breaking if you try to over tighten the nut. I did have a problem with the swivel head. The portrait/landscape swivel bracket's knob to lock it tight allowed to still wiggle slightly no matter how hard the knob was tightened down. Talked to Lee at customer service and he sent me a new head immediately. Didn't even ask for the old head back. Excellent response, but I haven't received it yet to see if it had the same problem or not. It looks like a good product for the price but I wouldn't want to carry it very far. Good luck with it, Dan
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Mine didn't fit together either, which was one of the many reasons I was going to return it. When Amazon told me to just keep it or throw it away, I gave it to a neighbor who used his own screws to get it together.
340168
Sorry you are having issues... unlock the knob on the side, and push in the button on the other side when you slide it out. It actually should slide out either way. Many of these plates come with extra screws for your camera and generally they store them under the plate, usually screwed in. It's possible that maybe one of them loosened and is preventing your plate form coming out. Try turning over the whole thing and maybe that will create a gap to get your plate out. I have 4 of these, and at work we have another 6. I haven't had any issues, so hopefully this isn't a common problem. Hope that helps, good luck!
475485
I would try loosening the mounting screws, and ensure that it is seated level in the lock hole. Are both handles not level?
1745486
I had the same problem. What I found was it has to be perfectly straight in line and go slow. If I went to fast I had to use another drill to drive the screws all the way in. Also the drill bit does not always stay locked into place on mine.
559602
I imagine that your having the same issue as me, that it rotated no matter how tight it goes onto the plate. The solution is a plate that has two pins, this is by design under the slider you see a secondary hole this extra pin prevents rotation.
2144137
I had similar problem but it was because I didn't refer back to the instructions and got the tension knob & the locking knob mixed up. Boy did I feel stupid! I guess "when all else fails, read the instructions" is not as stupid as it sounds. I hope that is not your problem but it is a thought.
2011627
Yes, I had the same problem with the safety lock. The simple fix is to take a hand drill with bit and expandthe opening slightly. It still locks but opens with a mild tug. Good Luck.
323803
It'l is supposed to screw in to the base. If it does not, yours is defective. I would exchange it.