Question about Giottos (IY-332) Tripod

One leg on my tripod does not lock. It moves no matter if the lock is engaged or not. What can I do? Thank you

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Leg locking mechanism of the leg is failed,so replace the broken part to get it locked.

Posted on Mar 16, 2010

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