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Question: Top piece thing on a tripod missing!? Where do i get a new one!?
Today i was given a tripod for making videos from a friend!. The tripod is in good shape but the top part thing is missing!. I have the little plate thing that holds the top part but there is not actual screw thingy that goes on top of the plate thing!. This is basically the tripod that i have and in the circle it shows what i am missing: http://electricstoreplus!.com/library/gem!.!.!.

if you know where i can buy this part then please tell me!

Thanks A LOT!!!

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
Want to know why you were GIVEN the tripod without a head!? Because the head is EXPENSIVE! They can cost in the hundreds of dollars for a top quality piece!. Even a half way decent one will cost around $100!.

I would suggest you take the tripod with you to a real camera shop, not Wal Mart or Best Buy or any such place, but to a real shop with people who know what they are doing!. Tell them you need a head for the tripod and that you will be shooting video!. You might also want to say you can't spend a fortune on it, but if you can't spend AT LEAST $100 for the head, you might as well put the tripod in a closet!.

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It is called the head !.!.!. you will need a fluid head for shooting videos!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

If it were me, I might do a couple of things:

1!.) Contact a camera shop that specializes in cameras and video things, as that's what they do only (not Best Buy or Circuit City - too broad)!. Typically, they will not only know what the part is called, but they would be able to probably get you one and repair it (if need be)!. Best to take it in probably and get a quote/gather information and start here (also to ensure you're buying the right piece / model for what you have or else it's a waste of time and money)!.

2!.) If you can find out on your own (or from the camera shop) what the manufacturer of your tripod is, contact them directly (manufacturer) either online or calling customer service!. Often you can buy directly from them either way!. Sometimes have pdf files you can download from their website if you need to install it yourself (and isn't straightforward)!.

3!.) If you do all your research and aren't happy w/pricing on either of these, go to eBay and see if someone is selling that piece and buy it from someone's auction!. Sometimes, you can get the best deal there for parts!! (Even through camera shops)

That's all I have for ya!. :)!.!.!.!.I cannot think of anything else but those options at this time!.Www@QuestionHome@Com