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Glidecam screw replacement

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FatWhore
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So this Sunday, I'm planning on picking up a 2000 Pro from a guy in my city. Hes selling it for $75 because he doesn't have a camera anymore and doesn't have any use for it (and i dont think he knows what he could be getting on Ebay). He said that its in perfect condition other than 1 screw that secures the top plate on is missing, he said it will still hold fine but I do want to replace it. Any idea is glidecam will send me one, or what thread and size I need so I can just get one at the store?
May 3 2013 6:22PM
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b_r_tregs
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well for starters there are quite a few screws on the top plate

come back and post a pic of whats missing

chances are you might be able to get whatever it is at a hardware store or home depot

if it dosnt work out just sell it and end up making some money to get an xr model
May 3 2013 9:31PM
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FatWhore
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It doesn't effect the performance, because the top plate can be held with just 3 screws. Its the ones on the side that you loosen to adjust it
May 3 2013 10:14PM
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Julian.F
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And the 4 on the bottom
May 4 2013 10:13AM
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FatWhore
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that two, I just picked it up. Its amazing, 8/10 condition jsut because the camera mount screw is missing. He lowered the price to $70.
May 4 2013 10:21AM
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BK
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we lost ours immediatly. If its the screw that holds the camera to the plate, just go to Home Depot and find another one!
May 5 2013 6:02PM
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eheath
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I have 3 screws on my top plate and two underneath lol
May 6 2013 4:45AM
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