Re: [OM] 350/2.8 lensmount lock (and spare parts question)

[Dr Peter Gilbert]

Another suggestion. I have had the most worn sockets on my 350/2.8 
re-drilled and threaded to standard 3/8" which gives me much more 
confidence. I keep a standard Manfrotto small rectangular plate 
attached to the tripod mounting arm so I am not continually 
attaching/removing and therefore wearing the threads. Re-drilling and 
threading to 3/8" wasn't too expensive.
I know many pros seem to like to attach the long lenses straight onto 
the top of the monopod, but I have a Manfrotto adaptor plate attached 
permanently to the top of my monopod, and so I can use it with my 
350/2.8 as a QR system. The adaptor has a locking pin and so it is 
secure.
hope this idea helps.

peter

> The stripped tripod frame is a different story.  The individual part may be
> available, but it isn't shown in the "book".  ZJ169500 is the big ring that
> surrounds the body, and CE607500 is the "L"-piece that attaches to it.  Check
> with Olympus/parts -- you might get lucky!
>
> Or send it to Oly for their flat rate repair of $300-$2100!
>
> Mike Veglia wrote:
>
> snip
>  > Also the tripod mount/handle threads on one of the holes (there are four
> >  tripod holes--this one just happens to be the one with the best balance
> >  point) are stripping out. I guess a handle/tripod mount would be asking too
> >  much--how best to fix? Perhaps some sort of helicoil? (What is the thread
>  > for tripod mounts anyway?)
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