Understood. Not blaming Benro for the tripod height, just that I am stuck with the model I bought, something I cannot change. Thanks to all the replies. I was hoping it was just some simple user error on my part that's causing the center column to sink but looks like it's a defective unit. I will keep it around as a spare since it still works with the center column all the way down, but would require me to be in a semi squating position when looking through the viewfinder. :bsmilie:
I should add that the unit is out of warranty and I am not in Singapore, so I can't really bring it into the distributor, thanks though, for suggesting.