300mm f4 tripod collar broke by itself

Rikoo Lah · 03-24-2022, 10:12 AM

Hello fellow Pentaxians,

How are you ?

I want to know if there is a way to replace the tripod collar delivered with the DA* 300m F4 because mine just broke while I was taking it out. I just unscrewed it because I didn't need it and one of the thing that goes inside the hole just broke. I am in the mountains so maybe this was because of the cold. But still I can't find a place where I could buy a new one.

I sent an email to Ricoh Pentax to know if this was covery by the warranty (I bought it less than 2 years ago ) but still no answer.

You can understand better by taking a look at the pictures.

Thank you so much guys

Take care

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steephill · 03-24-2022, 10:41 AM - **1 Like**

Plenty on ebay, search for Pentax tripod mount s0038100. The same part also fits the DA*60-250 and the K mount adaptor for the Q series.

**termy** · 03-24-2022, 10:46 AM - **1 Like**

Replace with the one by Fanotec.

Much better build.

Replacing it with the same, will just end up getting same outcome within 12-24 months time.
(Or if you are lucky, maybe it might last you 36months plus before getting same outcome, ie, breaking off).

**marcusBMG** · 03-24-2022, 11:19 AM - **1 Like**

see

Broken 60-250 Tripod Foot Replacement - PentaxForums.com

**UncleVanya** · 03-24-2022, 11:59 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by termy

Replace with the one by Fanotec.

Much better build.

Replacing it with the same, will just end up getting same outcome within 12-24 months time.
(Or if you are lucky, maybe it might last you 36months plus before getting same outcome, ie, breaking off).

Very hard to obtain the fanotech one. It took me a year to find one. The original Pentax never failed on me. As others mentioned look for Pentax q to k foot etc.

**tduell** · 03-24-2022, 02:25 PM - **1 Like**

Exactly the same failure as mine.
I suspect it results from over-tightening.
I've been looking for ages, but never found anything that is actually available.
I'll check the links, above.

Cheers,
Terry

**marcusBMG** · 03-24-2022, 02:45 PM - **1 Like**

Given that it seems to be an issue, might be worth drilling and tapping that piece, and putting in a bolt.
Sellers here in UK include srsmicrosystems. Search: pentax 38100. Not cheap - 50 quid! A japanese seller might be best for the OP.

Last edited by marcusBMG; 03-24-2022 at 02:52 PM.

MarkJerling · 03-24-2022, 03:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by termy

Replace with the one by Fanotec.

Much better build.

Replacing it with the same, will just end up getting same outcome within 12-24 months time.
(Or if you are lucky, maybe it might last you 36months plus before getting same outcome, ie, breaking off).

Available here:
Fanotec Lens Foot 1 - Replacement foot for Pentax DA* 60-250mm and DA* 300mm | Fanotec

gatorguy · 03-24-2022, 03:37 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Available here:
Fanotec Lens Foot 1 - Replacement foot for Pentax DA* 60-250mm and DA* 300mm | Fanotec

I ordered that one yesterday, and it was in stock, after not being able to locate the original one that should have come with my *300, I suspect now it did not. I've never really needed it, but there's reasons for me to have one now.

**tduell** · 03-24-2022, 03:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Available here:
Fanotec Lens Foot 1 - Replacement foot for Pentax DA* 60-250mm and DA* 300mm | Fanotec

Thanks for that.
last time I looked at their site the foot was unavailable.
I've just ordered, and paid for one.

Cheers,
Terry

Rikoo Lah · 03-31-2022, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by steephill

Plenty on ebay, search for Pentax tripod mount s0038100. The same part also fits the DA*60-250 and the K mount adaptor for the Q series.

Thank you so much
I am gonna take a look

---------- Post added 03-31-22 at 02:43 PM ----------

Originally posted by termy

Replace with the one by Fanotec.

Much better build.

Replacing it with the same, will just end up getting same outcome within 12-24 months time.
(Or if you are lucky, maybe it might last you 36months plus before getting same outcome, ie, breaking off).

Thank you
It's quite annoying that it breaks like this...

---------- Post added 03-31-22 at 02:44 PM ----------

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Very hard to obtain the fanotech one. It took me a year to find one. The original Pentax never failed on me. As others mentioned look for Pentax q to k foot etc.

A year to have it... Crazy!
I wil check the one you say

**termy** · 04-01-2022, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by Rikoo Lah

Thank you so much
I am gonna take a look

---------- Post added 03-31-22 at 02:43 PM ----------

Thank you
It's quite annoying that it breaks like this...

---------- Post added 03-31-22 at 02:44 PM ----------

A year to have it... Crazy!
I wil check the one you say

No it doesnt need a year.
Can get it now.

Fanotec Lens Foot 1 - Replacement foot for Pentax DA* 60-250mm and DA* 300mm | Fanotec

gatorguy · 04-01-2022, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by termy

No it doesnt need a year.
Can get it now.

Fanotec Lens Foot 1 - Replacement foot for Pentax DA* 60-250mm and DA* 300mm | Fanotec

Yes, it's in stock. Mine came in Tuesday, roughly a week after ordering it

Rikoo Lah · 04-01-2022, 11:06 PM

Okay Gatorguy
I will have a look today but the thing is that I'm living in France so I think the delivery costs are going to be more expensive than the product...

Have a good day

gatorguy · 04-02-2022, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by Rikoo Lah

Okay Gatorguy
I will have a look today but the thing is that I'm living in France so I think the delivery costs are going to be more expensive than the product...

Have a good day

As far as I can tell everything ships by FedEx.

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03-24-2022, 10:41 AM - 1 Like	#2
steephill Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 440	Plenty on ebay, search for Pentax tripod mount s0038100. The same part also fits the DA*60-250 and the K mount adaptor for the Q series.

03-24-2022, 10:46 AM - 1 Like	#3
termy Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,109	Replace with the one by Fanotec. Much better build. Replacing it with the same, will just end up getting same outcome within 12-24 months time. (Or if you are lucky, maybe it might last you 36months plus before getting same outcome, ie, breaking off).

03-24-2022, 11:19 AM - 1 Like	#4
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,689	see Broken 60-250 Tripod Foot Replacement - PentaxForums.com

03-24-2022, 11:59 AM - 1 Like	#5
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,475	Originally posted by termy Replace with the one by Fanotec. Much better build. Replacing it with the same, will just end up getting same outcome within 12-24 months time. (Or if you are lucky, maybe it might last you 36months plus before getting same outcome, ie, breaking off). Very hard to obtain the fanotech one. It took me a year to find one. The original Pentax never failed on me. As others mentioned look for Pentax q to k foot etc.

03-24-2022, 02:25 PM - 1 Like	#6
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,355	Exactly the same failure as mine. I suspect it results from over-tightening. I've been looking for ages, but never found anything that is actually available. I'll check the links, above. Cheers, Terry

03-24-2022, 02:45 PM - 1 Like	#7
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,689	Given that it seems to be an issue, might be worth drilling and tapping that piece, and putting in a bolt. Sellers here in UK include srsmicrosystems. Search: pentax 38100. Not cheap - 50 quid! A japanese seller might be best for the OP. Last edited by marcusBMG; 03-24-2022 at 02:52 PM.

03-24-2022, 03:23 PM - 1 Like	#8
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 19,357	Originally posted by termy Replace with the one by Fanotec. Much better build. Replacing it with the same, will just end up getting same outcome within 12-24 months time. (Or if you are lucky, maybe it might last you 36months plus before getting same outcome, ie, breaking off). Available here: Fanotec Lens Foot 1 - Replacement foot for Pentax DA* 60-250mm and DA* 300mm \| Fanotec

03-24-2022, 03:37 PM - 2 Likes	#9
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,909	Originally posted by MarkJerling Available here: Fanotec Lens Foot 1 - Replacement foot for Pentax DA* 60-250mm and DA* 300mm \| Fanotec I ordered that one yesterday, and it was in stock, after not being able to locate the original one that should have come with my *300, I suspect now it did not. I've never really needed it, but there's reasons for me to have one now.

03-24-2022, 03:46 PM - 1 Like	#10
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,355	Originally posted by MarkJerling Available here: Fanotec Lens Foot 1 - Replacement foot for Pentax DA* 60-250mm and DA* 300mm \| Fanotec Thanks for that. last time I looked at their site the foot was unavailable. I've just ordered, and paid for one. Cheers, Terry

03-31-2022, 01:42 PM	#11
Rikoo Lah New Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: France Photos: Albums Posts: 18 Original Poster	Originally posted by steephill Plenty on ebay, search for Pentax tripod mount s0038100. The same part also fits the DA*60-250 and the K mount adaptor for the Q series. Thank you so much I am gonna take a look ---------- Post added 03-31-22 at 02:43 PM ---------- Originally posted by termy Replace with the one by Fanotec. Much better build. Replacing it with the same, will just end up getting same outcome within 12-24 months time. (Or if you are lucky, maybe it might last you 36months plus before getting same outcome, ie, breaking off). Thank you It's quite annoying that it breaks like this... ---------- Post added 03-31-22 at 02:44 PM ---------- Originally posted by UncleVanya Very hard to obtain the fanotech one. It took me a year to find one. The original Pentax never failed on me. As others mentioned look for Pentax q to k foot etc. A year to have it... Crazy! I wil check the one you say

04-01-2022, 09:25 AM	#12
termy Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,109	Originally posted by Rikoo Lah Thank you so much I am gonna take a look ---------- Post added 03-31-22 at 02:43 PM ---------- Thank you It's quite annoying that it breaks like this... ---------- Post added 03-31-22 at 02:44 PM ---------- A year to have it... Crazy! I wil check the one you say No it doesnt need a year. Can get it now. Fanotec Lens Foot 1 - Replacement foot for Pentax DA* 60-250mm and DA* 300mm \| Fanotec

04-01-2022, 10:34 AM	#13
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,909	Originally posted by termy No it doesnt need a year. Can get it now. Fanotec Lens Foot 1 - Replacement foot for Pentax DA* 60-250mm and DA* 300mm \| Fanotec Yes, it's in stock. Mine came in Tuesday, roughly a week after ordering it

04-01-2022, 11:06 PM	#14
Rikoo Lah New Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: France Photos: Albums Posts: 18 Original Poster	Okay Gatorguy I will have a look today but the thing is that I'm living in France so I think the delivery costs are going to be more expensive than the product... Have a good day

04-02-2022, 04:55 AM	#15
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,909	Originally posted by Rikoo Lah Okay Gatorguy I will have a look today but the thing is that I'm living in France so I think the delivery costs are going to be more expensive than the product... Have a good day As far as I can tell everything ships by FedEx.

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