Replacing the Tripod Mount on 500 f4L II

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Hello all,

In the manual of the 500 f4L II it's written:

Replacement with the included monopod mount can be done at a Canon Service Center at cost.
Since the mount requires special fastening, as a safety precaution, do not replace the mount yourself.

What is so special about that mount? It's only four screws. What can happen if you do it yourself?

 

[Loswr]

The heavens will open up and lightening will strike you down.

Of course, that didn't happen when I replaced the foot on my 600 II with the RRS LCF-53...

Just tighten them well, you'll be fine.

 

[Click]

LOL

Thanks neuroanatomist.

 

[Loswr]

If you want, you can put a little Loctite Blue 242 on the screws. You can still remove them, but you won't have to worry about them coming loose.

 

[Click]

That's a good idea. I'll do that. Thanks for the tip.

 

[RGF]

I have a 500mm F4 IS (original, not II) and could not get the foot loose (I got the first screw loose but the 2nd would not turn so I gave up). Any suggestions besides stronger torque? I tried using a small allen key - perhaps that was my problem.