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|| SportsShooter.com: Member Message Board Tripod collar sticking Daniel Goncalves, Photographer Jacksonville | FL | USA | Posted: 10:43 PM on 07.31.11 ->> Any suggestions on how to get my tripod collar on 300/2.8 to loosen up and slide a bit more smoothly? Oil? Grease? What's the recommended solution?  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Sam Morris, Photographer Henderson (Las Vegas) | NV | USA | Posted: 2:52 AM on 08.01.11 ->> Given how these lenses are machined, ideally, they shouldn't need any lubrication. If your lens is sticking, it may be a case of something out of adjustment rather than lack of lubrication. That said, if you don't want to deal with sending it in to CPS or another repair facility, I would suggest a teflon-based lubricant rather than petroleum based one.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Mark Peters, Photographer Highland | IL | USA | Posted: 8:19 AM on 08.01.11 ->> If it is a Canon non-IS version if you remove the metal identification plate, there is an opening underneath. As you rotate the collar, you will see a number of screws. These hold the bearings in place. Make sure they are all in place, and tightened down. If it is a Canon IS version - remove the tripod collar to check/tighten. The screws are quite small, so you will need a set of micro/jewelers screwdrivers.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Mark Peters, Photographer Highland | IL | USA | Posted: 8:21 AM on 08.01.11 ->> Should also mention - you may get more/faster responses by asking via the Equipment Q&A under the Members Area. I've always received prompt and valuable assistance when I have done so - frequently within minutes of sending my question.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Daniel Goncalves, Photographer Jacksonville | FL | USA | Posted: 1:42 PM on 08.01.11 ->> Thanks guys and thanks Mark, I will try the q&a next time. I just removed the ring, looks like some sort of gunk made it under the ring and was jamming it up. I gave it a good clean. Will test it tonight at football camp but it looks like it should be all good now.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Chuck Steenburgh, Photographer Lexington | VA | USA | Posted: 3:46 PM on 08.02.11 ->> No oil. No grease. Molly B. http://sportsphotoguy.com/lubricating-tripod-mounting-rings/  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Daniel Goncalves, Photographer Jacksonville | FL | USA | Posted: 5:16 PM on 08.02.11 ->> Thanks, she's all goos after a good clean!  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Add your comments... If you'd like to add your comments to this thread, use this form. You need to be an active (paying) member of SportsShooter.com in order to post messages to the system. NOTE: If you would like to report a problem you've found within the SportsShooter.com website, please let us know via the 'Contact Us' form, which alerts us immediately. It is not guaranteed that a member of the staff will see your message board post. Thread Title: Tripod collar sticking Thread Started By: Daniel Goncalves Message: Member Login: Password: Return to --> Message Board Main Index

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