20 Most Recent Giottos Giotto's MH7001 Pro Ball Head with Built-in MH652 Quick Release Plate, Supports 11 lbs. Tripod Questions & Answers

So is this knob positioned on the lower, centre tube between the legs? Could you post photos of the Knob and where it fits to the tripod? Most tripods have adjustment for 4 settings. Height, rotation, Tilt and mounting plate angle. We'll need to work out which one of these it's for. Height is usually a crank handle so it's possibly not that one. The other 3 are usually a bolt with a moulded cap to make turning it easier. Some tripods have a screw clamp on the body to lock the legs into the open or closed positions. Comment below with more information and I'll try to help you more.

It doesn't come with a manual. It is a tripod, you extend the legs and put your camera on it. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/542257-DEMO/Giottos_MT8180_MT_8180_Carbon_Fiber_Universal.html more here https://www.google.com/search?q=Giottos+Professional+Carbon+Tripod+MT+8180+manual ..

Most tripods have a 1/4" thread attached to the centre column, which then screws into the base of the head (some may have a 3/8" thread, but the principle is the same). Grasp the head firmly in one hand, the shaft firmly in the other, and rotate the head counter clockwise to remove the old head. If it has been in situ for some time, it may be stiff to rotate. Once you have removed the old head, lubricate the threads on the centre column, then attach the new head, rotating this one clockwise. If the old head will not unscrew under firm manual pressure, remove the centre column and place in a vice, packing it with wooden battens to protect it. Then attempt to unscrew the head, using a mole grip or similar if necessary.

-If you need to order repair parts for your Giottos MG8240b tripod..., (vs accessories such as camera plates)..., I would suggest that you use the following link to contact the Giottos distributor in your country. They should be able to supply you with parts diagrams, this will allow you to provide them with the info to get your tripod up and running again. GIOTTOS IND INC -Hope this helps. Peter

You unfortunately can replace the screw; however you can find a new plate at www.tripodquickrelease.com. They carry Giotto quick releases.

Send the tripod to:Spartan Photo Center197 east saint john stSpartanburg SC 29306Repairs are 425 + parts + return shipping. Just depends upon which parts you will need at this point.

That will depend upon which model and what is damaged/worn/broken. Without more info there is no help. you can send the tripod to:SpartanPhotoCenter197 East Saint John StSpartanburg,SC 29306We can give you an estimate to repair after we find out what model/ what part you may need. Generally repairs are $ 25 + Parts + return shipping.

Call us at 800 735-4373 regarding serving Giottos tripods and for our address to get this properly repaired. It does not need lubrication.

In the USA call us for a replacement part 800 735-4373

The clue is in your descrition; Old. If the mechanism has jammed, due to age or lack of use that causes tarnisg=hing on the contacts, the motor/mechanism will not load. I would get it serviced at an aurgorised Minolta repair shop. Contact Minolta for a list of authorised repairers.