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Old November 24th, 2009, 11:37 AM   #1
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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?
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Old November 26th, 2009, 11:37 PM   #2
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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.


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