Need to know where I can order parts for a RoboToolz 1 2 3 tripod. I need the the level hold down screw & the yoke that holds it to the tripod

I had the same problem a few minutes ago. You don't need to unscrew any of the fixing but make sure the larger silver bolt is not tight. The instructions are: 1. Use your thumb to push down the silver lever to the left of the spirit level. 2. Whilst holding this lever down slide the top of the top of the quick release mechanism to the right (looking at the spirit level) and it should come off. Once you do it you'll know how much force to apply in future. If this doesn't work try loosening the large bolt a little more. You can safely remove it, but remember to replace it as it is used for locking the quick release. Note that the locking only starts after this bolt is turned 2-3 times, before this the quick release should work fine.

Send the tripod to:

Spartan Photo Center
197 east saint john st
Spartanburg SC 29306

Repairs are 425 + parts + return shipping. Just depends upon which parts you will need at this point.

There is no way to fix it. You should go to nearest Service centre and change the Camera body part.

Best wishes

The top yoke of a Manfrotto 190PROB is held in place by a spring mechanism. The spring mechanism is just behind the screw that tightens the center column. First remove the center collumn. Inside the to yoke (where the centre column was) there is a small hole. Poke something in that hole to push back the spring mechanism. You should now be able to push the yoke out towards the top. When the yoke is removed you will see the three screws that keep the hinges tight. Reasembly is straight forward. Simply re-enter the yoke in such a was as to push back the spring mechanism.

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.

take a topedo level and get the tripod base as level as possible. attach your level to the tripod. put all screws in the middle and level it. turn 180 degrees, level it. turn 180 and check. if withing the bubble, turn 90 degrees and level. turn 180 and so on and so forth. the adjustments should be slight from turn to turn. make sure the feet are secured firmly in the ground. If this does not level the automatic level, it needs sent in for calibration. I dont know the web address but I hope this helps

If the worm screw is turning but not lifting the bowl, the bowl lift nut is stripped.
H600 part number is 24198.
To change it, you need to undo the screws down the right side yoke slide to release the yoke. You will need to lift the yoke to reach some of them. If you have some wood place it under the yoke and over the legs to protect the paint. On top of the yoke are two blots holding the keeper plate over the nut. One is the stop screw for bowl height. Don't loose this setting. remove the slide, edge the yoke forward a bit to free the worm. Run the old nut down the worm and off the bottom. When you run the new nut on, all the excess grease and metal shavings will start to build up. Clean as you go, or better still, brush with solvent or similar to clean the worm threads . relubricate, run the nut up above the yoke, reload the yoke and attach keeper plate, reload slide.
To adjust slide, snug screw near bottom keeping slide close to yoke, run yoke to top and tighten top screw just enough to hold slide in place, lower yoke to bottom, gently tap top of slide in a 1/16" and tighten top screw. Run yoke to top of slide. It should start to bind slightly in the last 2 inches of travel, which will stop the bowl from dropping in use. Tighten remaining screws.

here's the illustration with parts and numbers you need. take to dealer parts counter. If the bolts cam out, are you sure the u-joints did not get damaged?

#12 is the bolts


Item Part Number Description 1 — Needle Rollers (Part of 4635) 2 — Grease Seal (Part of 4635) 3 — Bearing Cup (Part of 4635) 4 — Thrust Washer (Part of 4635) 5 — Spider (Part of 4635) 6 4635 Universal Joint 7 4841 Driveshaft Slip Yoke 8 — Snap Ring (8 Req'd) (Part of 4635) 9 4602 Driveshaft 10 4782 Driveshaft Centering Socket Yoke 11 4851 Rear Axle Universal Joint Flange 12 N800574-S100 Bolt (4 Req'd) 13 4635 Universal Joint 14 — End Yoke (Part of 4635) A — Tighten to 93-130 Nm (71-95 Lb-Ft)

OKAY!! Thanks to the reply of "Baldwink", I was able to locate the product he suggested here in the U.S. from several dealers. This is the plate that mounts to the camera and allows easy removal/attachment to the tripod.

For the Solidex VT-90 tripod (the one I have and may fit others), order the Cullman CU-40470 Quick Release Plate. This is also described as the "Cullman Medium Quick Release 42mm" plate.

If you don't have the VT-90, measure the shoe plate area on top and remember that there will be at least one beveled (angled) area. Mine measured exactly 42mm square, so I am confident that the Cullman plate will fit. Also, the standard thread size for camera mounting is 1/4", but there are some cameras that use 3/8", so you might want to double check your camera for this spec.

I googled "cullman 40470 quick release" and found several U.S. dealers. The best price was from Adorama.com at $14 plus $5 ground shipping. Some dealers want as much as $33.

After nearly 20 years, I can use my Solidex VT-90 again!

I just had this problem! I took it to Ace hardware and the guys helped me out, big time. I have a PH-358 panhandle and the same piece fell of during a shoot into some brush and dirt outside.

We (they) fixed it using a #6 metric bolt and butterfly wing nut along with two grommets (3/8 ID and 5/8 OD). It worked perfectly! Not only does it hold the handle together but you can tighten or loosen the handle as well using the butterfly wing nut.