3036 Version Identification
The 3036 is the tripod alone.
The 3035 was sold with the 3047 head attached.
The 3037 was sold with the 3028 head attached.
The 3236 tripods are the same but the leg tubes are black
There are at least 5 different 3036 tripod versions, 2 of which that we identify for parts with parts lists. We stock some parts but because this tripod has versions that can be nearly 40 years old we cannot support all versions. The differences are show below.
Some of these parts look like those on other models like 3050, 3046, 3033 etc. This may be true in a few cases, but as a rule, the parts are not interchangeable.
Crank Handles
Early versions used a dull grey crank that had a gear that was parallel to the crank shaft and had an attached spring. Later models went to a perpendicular gear, without a spring. These versions are not interchangeable or re-fitable. The early version cranks are the most commOnly broken part and therefor the hardest part to get.
Center Column Shape
The early versions had a circular, round center column diameter. The later versions have a 6 sided, 3 flat and 3 round sides on them. These center column are not interchangeable, unless you also change the main casting, which also had variations.
Main Casting Assembly
The difference here is to accomodate the round or 6-sided center columns, and the upper legs with hidden attachment bolts or exposed bolts. The top plates (shown here) have different sized holes and the six-sided top plate and main casting both use guide shims to help the center column along.
Lower Leg Assembly
There were versions, or sub-versions that were sold that had the upper, bi-tube leg with a single extending tube. There was an extension made that would allow you to add a third leg tube for extended height. So, some versions of the 3036 had one leg tube and others had the extension already attached.
Leg Lock Levers
The oldest versions had either single Spiral leg lock levers,while the newer versions use the double Spiral leg lock levers
Black Or Silver Color
So, generally speaking, the 3036 tripods were available in silver or black.
The black were numbered as 3236. The tripod versions have the same parts between silver or black. The Only real difference is the color of the leg tube and center column. The leg locks, flips levers and main castings are generally the same. At this time we do not have a version 1 3236. So if you need a center column or leg tube, you can use the 3036, the parts will have to be silver.