[Craigbob]

So I've somehow managed to misplace the tripod foot for my Perntax H DFA 70-200 f/2.8 lens. I've tried calling Pentax, Precision, B&H, Adoraoma and a few other camera stores to see if there was a repacemtn available and have come up empty.

Does anyone know where I might beable to get one? Even if there's a 3d printer model of one as I've got a friend with a 3D printer that can print one out for me.

thanks

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Last edited by Craigbob; 02-22-2019 at 05:16 PM.

[aslyfox]

unfortunately unless you can find a private party to sell you one ( the same foot fits the HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW BTW ) it doesn't appear that they are available.

several members are looking for one, check out this thread

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/37-wanted-items/360734-wanted-tripod-foo...ml#post4205387

one member has posted in that thread that he is working on a 3 D printer option but I don't know how close he is to being done:

For those folks who are looking, I will attempt to model this part and have it made by a machine shop, potentially with improvements to the original design. I have in mind standard ARCA mount and a lighter, yet still rigid build. Any other features that folks would like?

good luck

[Craigbob]

unfortunately unless you can find a private party to sell you one ( the same foot fits the HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW BTW ) it doesn't appear that they are available.

several members are looking for one, check out this thread

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/37-wanted-items/360734-wanted-tripod-foo...ml#post4205387

one member has posted in that thread that he is working on a 3 D printer option but I don't know how close he is to being done:



good luck

Thanks, I saw that thread too. and posted there as well. I don't understand why Ricoh-Pentax doesn't have these available. Hell, I'd even take the whole tripod collar if it were necessary.

[aslyfox]

Thanks, I saw that thread too. and posted there as well. I don't understand why Ricoh-Pentax doesn't have these available. Hell, I'd even take the whole tripod collar if it were necessary.

oops

missed that

sorry

[monochrome]

Thanks, I saw that thread too. and posted there as well. I don't understand why Ricoh-Pentax doesn't have these available. Hell, I'd even take the whole tripod collar if it were necessary.

If you broke it and sent your lens in to Precision for a ‘repair’ I wonder if they could ‘replace’ the broken foot and send your lens back?

[derekkite]

If you broke it and sent your lens in to Precision for a ‘repair’ I wonder if they could ‘replace’ the broken foot and send your lens back?

Yes. I messed up my 150-450, which also has a faulty tripod mount. I sent it to Sun Cameras who is the Pentax repair shop for Canada. They sent it to Japan for the repair including replacing the foot.

I don't know how Precision could work out but it may be worth a call.

O-TM80 is the part number.

Pentax Tripod Mount O-TM80 for HD D FA 150-450mm & 70-200mm | Art & Craft

https://www.fotoskoda.cz/pentax-stativova-objimka-o-tm80-pro-d-fa-150-450-a-70-200-2-8/

Maybe someone could translate that?

[Adam]

Precision can replace a missing foot. It will probably cost you a decent sum, but it can definitely be done.

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[Ray Cox]

Precision can replace a missing foot. It will probably cost you a decent sum, but it can definitely be done.

While searching I found this as part of a thread regarding a 150-450 lens tripod collar. It appears to use the same collar. Worth a try?

"I've just broken mine courtesy of a tipping tripod.

For future reference:-

DFA 150-450 Tripod seat assy 41610 0-D401 £104.42 Plus post & packing (£5) plus VAT. From Johnsons Photopia. The thing I found odd with Johnsons was you could not ring up and discuss the problem, you had to send in an email."

[Sandy Hancock]

Buy a DFA150-450. Share the foot. You know you want to

Or make me an offer on my spare. Seriously.

[biz-engineer]

Replacement parts can be ordered to Ricoh Imaging Japan , via Pentax repair center in your country. Spare parts + shipment costs aren't cheap. And the process may take something like 3 weeks or more.

[Craigbob]

Buy a DFA150-450. Share the foot. You know you want to

Or make me an offer on my spare. Seriously.

I have a 150-450 and am sharing the foot, but sometimes I don't have both lenses with me and don't know what lenses are going to be needed.

If you truly have a spare, How much do you want for it? PM me the price please.

---------- Post added 02-22-19 at 11:59 PM ----------

Replacement parts can be ordered to Ricoh Imaging Japan , via Pentax repair center in your country. Spare parts + shipment costs aren't cheap. And the process may take something like 3 weeks or more.

I tried calling both Ricoh-Pentax and Precision camera (US repair center) and neither one of them were able to provide a replacement. If you have a contact who might be able to help I'd be grateful if you could share it with me.

---------- Post added 02-23-19 at 12:07 AM ----------

Precision can replace a missing foot. It will probably cost you a decent sum, but it can definitely be done.

When I called them they were unable to provide me a replacement.

---------- Post added 02-23-19 at 12:08 AM ----------

Yes. I messed up my 150-450, which also has a faulty tripod mount. I sent it to Sun Cameras who is the Pentax repair shop for Canada. They sent it to Japan for the repair including replacing the foot.

I don't know how Precision could work out but it may be worth a call.

O-TM80 is the part number.

Pentax Tripod Mount O-TM80 for HD D FA 150-450mm & 70-200mm | Art & Craft

PENTAX stativová objímka O-TM80 pro D-FA 150-450 a 70-200/2,8 | Foto?koda

Maybe someone could translate that?

Out of Stock.

[Adam]

When I called them they were unable to provide me a replacement.

They definitely will not sell you the part alone. Did you state that you'd send the lens in as part of a regular service?

[Craigbob]

While searching I found this as part of a thread regarding a 150-450 lens tripod collar. It appears to use the same collar. Worth a try?

"I've just broken mine courtesy of a tipping tripod.

For future reference:-

DFA 150-450 Tripod seat assy 41610 0-D401 £104.42 Plus post & packing (£5) plus VAT. From Johnsons Photopia. The thing I found odd with Johnsons was you could not ring up and discuss the problem, you had to send in an email."

It appears that Johnson's Photopia is out of business

---------- Post added 02-23-19 at 12:28 AM ----------

They definitely will not sell you the part alone. Did you state that you'd send the lens in as part of a regular service?

No I did not. Both my 70-200 and my 150-450 are in great shape aside from one of them missing a foot. What would I say is the issue?

[Adam]

No I did not. Both my 70-200 and my 150-450 are in great shape aside from one of them missing a foot. What would I say is the issue?

I know in at least one other thread, someone just sent in their lens and said the foot was missing, and ended up paying the standard repair quote shown on the website.

[Sandy Hancock]

I have a 150-450 and am sharing the foot, but sometimes I don't have both lenses with me and don't know what lenses are going to be needed.

Then as far I can see you don't have a problem. How often will you want both of them on tripods at the same time?