I have a Gitzo 1327 CF and have had problems with two short center columns where the platform has separated from the tube. Particularly an issue when inverting the column, and dangling the camera from a slipping platform, and let's not speak of stability issues. Superglueing does not work in the least.
So, I'm fed up with CF short columns. Now it seems that Gitzo is no longer making metal ones, as even the center columns for metal legs are now CF. Any suggestions? Was there a known problem with "old" CF columns, that has been solved within the last year? Are the lava columns better and compatible with older Gitzos? Or am I in the market for a new tripod?
Thanks for sharing experiences and thoughts.
Daniel
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