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> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Lovda
> Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 2:25 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: EOS Source for super tiny metric screws
> 
> I am completely disassembling the tripod collar from a 
> 70-200mm f2.8 L (non-IS) lens in order to repaint it. 
> The tripod thread insert and a small oval door on the back 
> are held in by extremely small, flat head, Philips machine 
> screws. They are usable but someone tried previously to 
> loosen them and the slots are a little chewed up.
> 
> I called Canon and found out that there are NO spare parts 
> available for this collar.  They only sell the whole collar 
> for $116.  The female threaded tripod socket is a separate 
> insert held in by two of these tiny screws.  This seems like 
> a good idea because it would then be easy to replace in case 
> a photographer stripped or cross threaded the tripod socket.  
> If you can't get a replacement, you're out $116 rather than 
> maybe $10-$15.
> 
> Anyway, can someone recommend where to get tiny metric 
> screws?  I don't even know how I would measure them!
> 
> John Lovda

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