Can I decrease the viscosity? at DVinfo.net

Stephen Knapp · November 24th, 2009, 11:37 AM

I have an old Bogen Manfrotto 116 MK2 head that is too stiff for panning even when the drag adjustment ring is loosened all the way. Is there a way for me to decrease the viscosity of the "fluid" inside so the head will pan smoothly and easily?

Chris Soucy · November 26th, 2009, 11:37 PM

Yep, this can be fixed.

Throw it in the bin and buy a new Vinten Vision 3/ 5/ 8 AS or a Sachtler FSB 6/ 8 etc and it will work just fine.

You won't believe the difference, even after trying them.

CS

November 24th, 2009, 11:37 AM	#1
Stephen Knapp Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Forest Park, IL Posts: 108	Can I decrease the viscosity? I have an old Bogen Manfrotto 116 MK2 head that is too stiff for panning even when the drag adjustment ring is loosened all the way. Is there a way for me to decrease the viscosity of the "fluid" inside so the head will pan smoothly and easily?

November 26th, 2009, 11:37 PM	#2
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,691 Images: 18	Hi Stephen............ Yep, this can be fixed. Throw it in the bin and buy a new Vinten Vision 3/ 5/ 8 AS or a Sachtler FSB 6/ 8 etc and it will work just fine. You won't believe the difference, even after trying them. CS