----- Original Message ----- From: "Austin, Joe (IMS)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 11:37 AM
>Has anyone had experience with tripod collars on bit tele's that have >become stiff. My 600/f4 does not rotate as easily as I would like but >Canon says I should send it in and I really don't want to do that. >Are there any proven home remedies? Joe, I'm not sure about the 600 but the 70-200 and the 300(?) tripod collar have a plastic and felt(?) insert. Suggest you remove the collar if possible and check to see if the insert is worn/damaged. If so, it is almost certainly available as a spare part. HTH CraigZ ------------------------------------------------------------------ That's the big problem, the collar on the 600f4 does not come off , at least not as far as I can see. Joe. ------------------------------------------------------------------ OK Joe, CPS UK tell me that the collar is lubricated with grease (they didn't mention any specific type) and is retained by a cover containing eight screws. Your on your own now, but I guess that you've little/nothing to lose by having a look. Regards, CraigZ --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.593 / Virus Database: 376 - Release Date: 21/02/2004 * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
