Did anyone find that the cam screws didn't turn enough to lock in place? Any suggestions or am I doing something wrong?!
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Hi -sorry you're having trouble. We did have trouble at first with the holes not lining up. My advice is do what we did. We took photos of the problem areas and the issues in action. Call the manufacturer and let them know. They may ask for the photos, send them with details and if needed, they will replace the defective parts. It may be inconvenient, but it's well worth the wait. We were successful once the defective pieces were replaced and are extremely happy with our Island. Best of luck!
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I had a similar issue and found that it was a result of tightening the posts too much. The cams they used are also of lower quality so many that actually locked into place didn't give you the "click" feeling that would let you know you had it right. I put mine together with full anticipation that it need to be fix within a few weeks, so far (4 months later) it's holding strong to daily use with no indication of loosening.
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My screws didn't even match up with the holes so I had to make completely new holes....
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I have the same camera, and mine works perfectly, so maybe it is not tight enough, or just defective
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I wish I could help you..don't recall having that problem! Carefully examine the buttons that you depress to rotate it. But I'm at a loss as to the screw.
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Yes, I've noticed that mine rattles too. When holding the camera in its normal "landscape" position and moving it forward and back, something inside sounds loose. But, this rattling goes away when the camera is turned ON. As you've observed, the camera seems fully functional. I plan to try to check with Panasonic customer support to see what they say before I return it. Do you have any new info?
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I don't use lockboxes..they only make the cam stand out more and make it more tempting for any thieves. Place the cam 12+ feet off the ground if you can do it safely aiming downward. Most people aren't looking up when they're walking. Camoflage with native foliage or velcro strips attached to "sneaky leaves" with a staple and the other piece of velcro stuck to the cam. Well camo'd cams on the ground are also good. I recently got a Browning "no glow" cam which makes the cam even less obvious, but the Trail Ranger is a good cam.
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I assume it's locked up also? I'd contact the maker. They seem concerned that their product works well. They responded to my review about the poorly designed locking mechanism so they might just send you a replacement. Worth a shot!
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Not sure what the issue is. I know we had to follow the path exactly that ours came out of. There were two specific points that had to be connected right for it to work. One was on the spring end and the little s shaped metal piece had to slide in correctly and the other was a clip on the back. Perhaps it is too long? I am not sure what else the issue could be. You might google/you tube to try to make sure it is connected right. Best of Luck
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Sorry for the delay but I bought this for my son and I had to get in touch with him to get the answer. He says that he had to buy a robust Ball Head that would hold the weight in order for this to work successfully. The ball head also allows you to tilt and move the camera as you want to. I hope this helps you with your problem.
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Hi Charles,I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with the Dash Cam release. It is a very tight fitting mechanism, so I can understand your dilemma. Releasing the camera from the mount just takes a little practice. As you know, the camera snaps into place when fitted into the mount. Therefore, it does take a little bit of force to "un-snap" the camera from the mount. Just make sure to squeeze the little lever that is on the mount closest to the camera before sliding the camera off of the mount. This will release a lot of the tension and give you the ability to more easily "un-snap" the camera from the mount.I hope this information is helpful. Thanks again for contacting us! Hi Charles,I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with the Dash Cam release. It is a very tight fitting mechanism, so I can understand your dilemma. Releasing the camera from the mount just takes a little practice. As you know, the camera snaps into place when fitted into the mount. Therefore, it does take a little bit of force to "un-snap" the camera from the mount. Just make sure to squeeze the little lever that is on the mount closest to the camera before sliding the camera off of the mount. This will release a lot of the tension and give you the ability to... » Read More Hi Charles,I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with the Dash Cam release. It is a very tight fitting mechanism, so I can understand your dilemma. Releasing the camera from the mount just takes a little practice. As you know, the camera snaps into place when fitted into the mount. Therefore, it does take a little bit of force to "un-snap" the camera from the mount. Just make sure to squeeze the little lever that is on the mount closest to the camera before sliding the camera off of the mount. This will release a lot of the tension and give you the ability to more easily "un-snap" the camera from the mount.I hope this information is helpful. Thanks again for contacting us! « Show Less
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Do you mean the cam locks themselves, that the cam studs go into? It's #3 on the parts list and there should be 24 of them. I thought I was short 2 and was going to call the maker. I found the missing two caught up in the gliders (feet) when I went to install them. Their toll free number is 1-888-659-3512. Nothing should be exposed, so maybe you have the piece on the outside when it should be on the inside? Good luck.
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You should use a hex key. I was able to tighten it by hand but it would be more secure with the key. Alternatively, You can just use the normal screw that comes with the camera. Not sure why they felt the need to change it up here because I found that the screw works just fine.
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Hello, your question: " how the cam is held in place..is it a simple screw (Phillips head or straight edge?) or is it with washer and nut? " The cam has a washer with a nut, once you install it the nut secures it in place. I hope that this response helps you on your decision. Regards !
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Hi! I'll look at mine again. I think the previous answer was right, I think I remember directions being in the wrong order. Sometimes, I don't know if this is helpful or not, the spring is the key to making it work right. If the spring isn't installed correctly it won't hold open or shut what it needs to. What is the exact problem you're having? Shutter won't close or open?
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Hi, sorry to hear that, i have no idea if fixing is needed, but have you checked if it is locked? there is a wheel you can can turn near the shutter relese that might be set to lock and thus you can't use it.hope this is the only issue and that this will solve your problem.
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Are you sure you have 810 cam?It works fine on my cam.I can send u a pic if you want.Let me know.Rgds
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Check out mine (and P.Cheng's) answer here: http://www.amazon.com/Anyone-problem-getting-tightened-tripod/forum/Fx3RJ8QB977Z4G9/Tx21V4KTJ1AJES6/1/ref=cm_cd_ql_tlc_al?_encoding=UTF8&asin;=B00CEH7VG8If you are having the issue where the head will not pan correctly (i.e. side-to-side) ... basically it "comes loose" when you pan to the left (counter-clockwise), and re-tightens when going clockwise. This is because it is just tightening and untightening on the screw. You need to "lock it down" with the three allen-wrench holes (really screws) UNDER the mounting plate on the tripod itself (not the head.) Check out mine (and P.Cheng's) answer here: http://www.amazon.com/Anyone-problem-getting-tightened-tripod/forum/Fx3RJ8QB977Z4G9/Tx21V4KTJ1AJES6/1/ref=cm_cd_ql_tlc_al?_encoding=UTF8&asin;=B00CEH7VG8If you are having the issue where the head will not pan correctly (i.e. side-to-side) ... basically it "comes loose" when you pan to the left (counter-clockwise), and re-tightens when going clockwise. This is because... » Read More Check out mine (and P.Cheng's) answer here: http://www.amazon.com/Anyone-problem-getting-tightened-tripod/forum/Fx3RJ8QB977Z4G9/Tx21V4KTJ1AJES6/1/ref=cm_cd_ql_tlc_al?_encoding=UTF8&asin;=B00CEH7VG8If you are having the issue where the head will not pan correctly (i.e. side-to-side) ... basically it "comes loose" when you pan to the left (counter-clockwise), and re-tightens when going clockwise. This is because it is just tightening and untightening on the screw. You need to "lock it down" with the three allen-wrench holes (really screws) UNDER the mounting plate on the tripod itself (not the head.) « Show Less
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have you tried tightening the monopod knob below the knurled camera mount knob?