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07/21/2006 10:59:28 AM · #1 |
Bad news... I don't know how bad.
I screwed my camera!! I think, I stripped the thread inside the tripod mount. Is the mount easily replacable? How much? |
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07/21/2006 11:08:59 AM · #2 |
Originally posted by shaileshivyas:
Bad news... I don't know how bad.
I screwed my camera!! I think, I stripped the thread inside the tripod mount. Is the mount easily replacable? How much? |
Take it to a camera shop, they should be able to drill it out and put a helicoil in it. Its not as bad as you think. |
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07/21/2006 11:26:16 AM · #3 |
or some JB Weld and a 1/4 inch nut!
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07/21/2006 11:42:16 AM · #4 |
| Thanks for the responses!! I will check with the local camera store. Do you how much it cost? |
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07/21/2006 11:46:13 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by shaileshivyas:
Thanks for the responses!! I will check with the local camera store. Do you how much it cost? |
Maybe $20 at the very most. If they cant do it, I am sure they will know someone who can. If you are handy with tools, you could do it. Need a tap and die set though. |
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07/25/2006 09:42:35 AM · #6 |
If it's really badly stripped. See if you can go to 3/8" That's another common size in tripod mounts. Strong like bull too!
It's pretty easy to get a 1/4" to 3/8" adaptor for your old tripod too.. |
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08/24/2006 05:37:25 PM · #7 |
Still not able to fix my camera. I guess, I am not handy with tools. Tried calling local camera stores, no help. Called canon service. I have to send camera to the canon service center in NJ, which means I will be without camera for 6-8 weeks!! Can't imagine.
Anyone aware of any Camera Shop in Chicago can help me?
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08/25/2006 11:29:37 AM · #8 |
You may be able to find a local machine shop to insert a heli-coil. I'd be concerned about the cleanliness of the place though (there may be lots of grease on some parts). Also try and find one that works on delicate items--some shops specialize in truck parts and large machines, others do smaller things.
Think hard about this--you risk ruining a working camera if the wrong guy messes up. You can look at the lack of a tripod socket as an excuse to upgrade :-)
Actually, upgrading may be an option. If you ebay your camera as-is, there may be a lot of people who don't care about using a tripod. Add the money you'd pay to Canon, and you may be close to the price of an XTi |
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