I bought this Mount by MFX2 and when I assembled it, the body of this holder appears loose on the mounting bracket/ball after a holding ring/nut is screwed over the ball placed in the right position. Is there any piece missing ? (A piece that will tighten the rounded ball socket when the ring/nut is put over.)Please advise. I bought this Mount by MFX2 and when I assembled it, the body of this holder appears loose on the mounting bracket/ball after a holding ring/nut is screwed over the ball placed in the right... » Read More I bought this Mount by MFX2 and when I assembled it, the body of this holder appears loose on the mounting bracket/ball after a holding ring/nut is screwed over the ball placed in the right position. Is there any piece missing ? (A piece that will tighten the rounded ball socket when the ring/nut is put over.)Please advise. « Show Less
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I was disappointed with the product I didn't return mine I would if I were You use permit text sealant on the threads it helped a little you can use JB Weld much better like I said I would return it because the product will not tighten
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This substandard fitting can be filled with RTV silicone which will harden and hold position and then can be easily separated and reassembled to repositioned.
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I did a review on this product and put that same situtation in the review. It is designed incorrectly. You have to rig something to take up the slack.
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No I have the same problem! It appears to be a flaw that they did not attempt to fix. I did take a pair of plyers (water pumps) and snuged it up and that does hold some what better.
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I have the same issue....I have screwed the ring down as far as possible .... bracket just falls out...I will try small screws and super glue..need it this weekend no time to send back...what a rip
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Not difficult at all, but having said that, one of the spare mounts I bought had an issue. I got one that apparently wasn't finished correctly (there was a full 1/8 inch of plastic under the release tab which appeared to be part of the mold tree) which caused my light to become jammed onto the bracket. Fortunately I was eventually able to get the light off without damage and, once removed, correct the problem with my Dremel. Works fine now and looks about the same as my other mounts.
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Once the screws are tightened the mount does not move. Basically you will lightly tighten the screws, find your sweet spot, then lock them down in that position. But before tightening you can move it around a bunch. After it is locked in place you can move and adjust your mirror as fit. I love mine and think it's a nice product. Well made.
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I agree with dgminer and William Costley - it took a lot of force for me to get the socket of the clip securely onto the ball of the friction mount. The GPS will still vibrate a little, especially if you pivot it up off the base. I keep mine fairly low on the base to prevent this.
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What we ended up doing is taking a very big flat-bladed screwdriver and wedging it in between one side of the hex bolt and the metal of the bottom bar. We then used a great big wrench to turn the ball to tighten it. (So we turned the ball and held the nut in place as opposed to holding the ball still and turning the nut). Doing it this way did mar the rubbery covering of the unit a little, but it also got the job done.
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Make sure the ball end fits into the socket snugly then tighten. If I remember correctly, I heard a "snap" or "pop" when it was in correctly. I took mine on a 1500 mile trip and it never loosened or popped off. I hope this helps.
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I push down on the plastic piece and it seems to come loose and pop loose. They dont tell you what to do ...I hope i am doing the right thing. I do love it though. This is the second one that i have had. The last wasdifferent. I am sure you will like it.
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I received this and the modeling bulb is pretty flimsy. Is it not supposed to be all times? Just when it flashes? Also, what is that metal attachment piece for that came in its separate plastic package? Is that a reflector holder? Or a spare? Thanks...
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You have a threaded piece on the back of the mount, and a cap that goes on. So you'll put the cap over the arm on the base, push the ball into the threaded piece on the back of the mount, and then screw the cap on to keep it in place.
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Hello Boise, I really liked this cage until I discovered that there's no way to slide the Manfrotto 492LCD micro ball head into the hot shoe slot at the top of the cage. This is a real shame as I have the SmallHD Dp 7 Pro monitor and I needed a sturdy ball head to mount it securely to the cage. I have no idea why the hot shoe slot at the top of the cage isn't big enough (the gap isn't big enough) to allow the 492 ball head to slide into position but I think it's a serious design flaw by Fhugen. And had I known I would never have ordered the cage. Other that though yes it does accommodate both the A7s and GH4 very well. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/683655-REG/Manfrotto_492LCD_492LCD_Micro_Ball_Head.html
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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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I was having the same problem/frustration ... P Cheng is right on the money ... once you put the head on the tripod (i.e. spin it around on the screw coming from the tripod) you are NOT done. There are three holes on the UNDER-side of head mounting plate. They are actually on the tripod plate that you just mounted the head two (i.e. the bottom disc). You put the smaller allen wrench in each of these and tighten it down. Now the tripod head will no-longer swivel around that screw. The screwing in you do first is just to get it semi-tight and flush with the bottom "disc". Once the allen-head screws have been tightened down you will not have a problem. I was having the same problem/frustration ... P Cheng is right on the money ... once you put the head on the tripod (i.e. spin it around on the screw coming from the tripod) you are NOT done. There are three holes on the UNDER-side of head mounting plate. They are actually on the tripod plate that you just mounted the head two (i.e. the bottom disc). You put the smaller allen wrench in each of these and tighten it down. Now the tripod head will no-longer swivel around that screw. The screwing in you do first is just to get it semi-tight and flush with the bottom "disc". Once the... » Read More I was having the same problem/frustration ... P Cheng is right on the money ... once you put the head on the tripod (i.e. spin it around on the screw coming from the tripod) you are NOT done. There are three holes on the UNDER-side of head mounting plate. They are actually on the tripod plate that you just mounted the head two (i.e. the bottom disc). You put the smaller allen wrench in each of these and tighten it down. Now the tripod head will no-longer swivel around that screw. The screwing in you do first is just to get it semi-tight and flush with the bottom "disc". Once the allen-head screws have been tightened down you will not have a problem. « Show Less
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I haven't had anything like that happen to mine. I was just looking at the lens and honestly I can't see what might fall off in the way of a thin, plastic circle or ring. If the camera is still operating properly then I'd say keep taking pictures. With hope the now-missing circle/ring hasn't left an opening where dust and dirt can get into the lens or the camera itself. Keep us posted.
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Can't imagine it came loose but can't be sure. If memory serves, when I received mine, the white plastic plug was already inserted in the deflated ball. Those things don't generally just slip in and out regardless of whether the ball is (in)/(de)flated, so if its obviously not there, recommend either contacting the ball manufacturer or returning to Amazon if still an option. Manufacturer will probably send you one free faster than dealing with Amazon, but who knows. Plug is over an inch long so if its not obvious where its at, then they probably just shorted you. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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Can you find the bracket anywhere? I have the laser and sky scout but the mfg does not have any brackets left. Pls reply to jbonney@koreskolaw.com Thx
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are you sure you mounted it correctly??? just saying because i mounted it for my girl friend and it works great...she loves it. when mounting it you don't want it binding.
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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.