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> -----Original Message----- > 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 * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
