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Old 02/16/07, 02:12 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Default Re: R8 problem

David

If your Manfrotto was made before Jan 2006, it could well have the screw that exceeds the agreed international standards.

When I advised them of the problem, and that it was caused by their screw length, the UK dealer sent me a new plate with the shorter thread.

It was definitely not the R8 socket that was at fault, it was the Manfrotto head. As I said, they have since changed their screw lengths to comply with ISO / DIN standards. However, even though the R8 socket does meet ISO standards, the R9 socket is ever so slightly deeper.
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