Hmmm. This makes absolutely no sense, but I hardly ever release the tension on mine, which I would expect would only exacerbate the problem. No goo yet, I guess mine must be about 2 years old, I got it when I picked up my 20D, and I think they came out in 2004.
Wish I had a constructive suggestion.... tomp > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob > Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 10:59 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: EOS Really Right Stuff > > Tom, > You may be right. I bought the Giottos based on cost, > usage, and input > from some people that used it, not necessarily in that order. > > At first it was OK but after some months, I don't use it > often, it started slipping with my 28-70 on it. Then after > some more time there was oily and greasy stuff oozing out. I > have tried to clean it with various solvents and the ooze is > gone but it just won't hold my 70-200 or 300...... > > Ever since I first got it, when I put it away, I removed all > tension from the ball and put it away loose. > > I have a son that is a mechanical engineer and a son-in-law > that has a machine shop and I'm tempted to give it to them > and let them tear into it..... * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
