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DA*300 Tripod Mount

bforbes
Posted 28/12/2011 - 15:25 Link
Yesterday I broke the detachable tripod foot on my DA*300 so today I've been looking for a replacement. It seems it's not a dealer item and I've also been told I may have to send the whole lens back to Pentax for repair, which seems a bit over the top. Spoke to Pentax and was referred to Johnsons Photopia Ltd.(closed for the duration). Just wondered if anyone has had a similar problem?
fatspider
Posted 28/12/2011 - 15:45 Link
email them with a photo of the part Barrie, also try Asahi Photo link
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bforbes
Posted 28/12/2011 - 16:17 Link
Thanks Alan, it was Asahi that thought the lens may have to go back, because of it's star rating.
tomkeet
Posted 28/12/2011 - 20:02 Link
Hi Barrie, might be worth contacting Harrow Technical link and see if they can help.
Also maybe ask the similar question on link
Regards
Tom

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bforbes
Posted 03/01/2012 - 15:14 Link
Phew...... Clamp hook only £14.40 incl. P&P from Johnsons Photopia Ltd. Just have to await it's arrival.
tomkeet
Posted 03/01/2012 - 15:19 Link
Pleased your sorted Barrie, to be honest I was expecting it to cost a lot more than £14:40.
Regards
Tom

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bforbes
Posted 03/01/2012 - 15:23 Link
Yes Tom, I would not have been surprised if I had had to buy a new foot....for an arm and a leg.....Boom Boom
fatspider
Posted 03/01/2012 - 15:56 Link
That's good news Barrie, can I uncross my fingers now
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mille19
Posted 05/10/2012 - 15:49 Link
The clamp hook on my 60-250mm tripod mount snapped today, lens is still under warranty, I've been in touch with SRS and have to send the tripod mount back to get a replacement from Pentax.
A bit of a pain but sh*t happens.
Edited by mille19: 05/10/2012 - 15:53
Posted 14/10/2017 - 19:22 Link
I went out with my camera and DA*300 mm today and noticed that the tripod foot mount was missing from the lens. The ring and its screw are still intact. I'd no idea that the foot was detachable until now. I've not dropped the camera nor has it collided with anything. The foot has just somehow become detached.
The lens is less than 1 year old, purchased from SRS Microsystems. I'm unsure as to whether I should contact SRS or johnson's Photopia.
Edited by unhappysnapper: 14/10/2017 - 19:23
bforbes
Posted 14/10/2017 - 19:36 Link
bforbes wrote:
Phew...... Clamp hook only £14.40 incl. P&P from Johnsons Photopia Ltd. Just have to await it's arrival.

It is meant to detach It's held on with a screw clamping on to the dovetails in the ring. pricing is from 5 years ago.
Posted 22/10/2017 - 13:49 Link
bforbes wrote:
bforbes wrote:
Phew...... Clamp hook only £14.40 incl. P&P from Johnsons Photopia Ltd. Just have to await it's arrival.

It is meant to detach It's held on with a screw clamping on to the dovetails in the ring. pricing is from 5 years ago.

It’s gone up in price considerably, just had to order one at £39 inc VAT.
Edited by unhappysnapper: 22/10/2017 - 13:50
HarisF1
Posted 22/10/2017 - 14:55 Link
I have one, boxed, that I'd sell for £25 + pnp. It's barely been used and came with my Q to K adaptor which I don't have any more.
All the gear with no idea

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