3068 Version Identification
There are at least 3 different 3068 Head Versions that we identify for parts. We stock ome parts but because this Tripod has at least 8 Versions that can be nearly 40 years old we cannot supprt all Versions. The differences are Center Coumn, Elevation Crank, and Leg Brace. The bottom leg sections are interchangeable, but one versons has stainless steel bottom leg tube, the other is chromed. We cannot differenciate between these models. Bogen only listed them as 3068 or 3268. Manfrotto listed them ats 117 or 117X for stainless. The
There are no versions 5 or 6 parts lists.
Center Column
Version 4 and earlier have a round center column tube, and the Main Casting to match. Version 7 and later use a six-sided Center Column and Main Casting to match.
Main Casting
The Main Castings for Version 7 and later for sure use a six-sided Center Column. These are not Compatible with earlier Versions.
Elevation Crank
Earlier Versions use an Elevation Crank that has a direct drive to the Center Column. The Versions 5 and later use a Elevatin Crank that engages a gear that lifts the Center Column.
Bottom Leg Section
Early versions had chromed legs, later versions changed to stainless sttel and may be marked as "Manfrotto 117X." They are interchangeable, but there is no easy way to differenciate between the two now.
Bogen 3068 and other tripods based on Manfrotto 117 Tripods - parts lists
117_20010326117_20041130
117B_20010326
117B_20041130
117BOLD_20010326
117MV_20010326
117MV_20050510
117MVB_20030117
117MVB_20050510
117MVBold_20010326
117MVold_20010326
117old_20010326
117X_20010326
117X_20041129
117Xold_20010326
3068-117-11-05-94
068-117-oldmodel-02-12-93
3068-117X-03-06-01
3068-117X-11-05-94
3068-117X-oldmodel-02-12-93