Leaky Fluid Head! at DVinfo.net

Steve Struthers · May 4th, 2011, 07:53 PM

I've got a Matthews M25 tripod, which is an OK piece of kit, but the fluid head leaks! I emailed Matthews about it, and they blew me off by saying the leakage is normal and offered to look at it for a fee of $25.00. Unfortunately it's long out of warranty.

Any way this can be fixed, or should I just resign myself to buying a new tripod? It's kind of annoying to have to worry about all that fluid getting on my hands instead of just being able to use the tripod!

Bo Sundvall · May 10th, 2011, 01:03 PM

Hi

Get a new tripod. Oil/fluid on your hands is not a problem. Oil in the camcorder is definately a problem!

Good luck with your selection of a new tripod.

Regards,

/Bo

May 4th, 2011, 07:53 PM	#1
Steve Struthers Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 170	Leaky Fluid Head! I've got a Matthews M25 tripod, which is an OK piece of kit, but the fluid head leaks! I emailed Matthews about it, and they blew me off by saying the leakage is normal and offered to look at it for a fee of $25.00. Unfortunately it's long out of warranty. Any way this can be fixed, or should I just resign myself to buying a new tripod? It's kind of annoying to have to worry about all that fluid getting on my hands instead of just being able to use the tripod!

May 10th, 2011, 01:03 PM	#2
Bo Sundvall Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 244	Re: Leaky Fluid Head! Hi Get a new tripod. Oil/fluid on your hands is not a problem. Oil in the camcorder is definately a problem! Good luck with your selection of a new tripod. Regards, /Bo