Vivitar 980 tripod quick release plate - Bogen Communication Bogen Manfrotto 3265 Grip Action Ball Head with Quick Release Plate Tripod

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Dear spiderinkart,
To get the camera to secure properly to the release plate make sure that the bolt is screwed entirely into the camera bottom and then there should be a larger knob that rotates around the bolt that tightens down to the camera body. What I do to get a really tight fit is point the arrow on the bottom of the release plate labeled lens (that arrow when properly mounted should be pointed towards the front of the lens) to a 45 degree angle to the left of the lens, then I snug down the knob, and then I grab the release plate and turn it until the lens arrow is aligned with the front of the lens. As far as quick releaseing the camera from the legs when secured on the release plate you should be able to pull the lever away from the head and it should simply release the camera with the plate attached.

Sincerely,
Agent Allan
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SOURCE: I have a Manfrotto 3265 tripod head. The quick

Hi there,
You can get the quick release lever seperately. Check the website for the part needed.
http://bogentripodparts.com/parts/head3265.htm
Hope this helps,
Andrew

SOURCE: Who do I contact to get repair of quick release's on 519 tripod

Try www.TripodQuickRelease.com for that part. There is listed the widest selection of quick releases and support more brands than any other web site I’ve seen.