I think he might mean that round cylindrical piece of
metal screws into the base of the mount and adds a bit
of distance between the lens and the tripod. I can't
think of anything else except the knob that screws
tightens the mount onto the lens.
Mark Lloyd
--- Tom Scales <tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have an opportunity to pick up a Zuiko 400/6.3.
> The owner says it is
> missing the 'press plate' on the Tripod mount (he
> doesn't speak English
> well). He knows that is the wrong term, but doesn't
> know what the right
> term is.
>
> Can anyone who has seen this lens advise me on what
> this part is? He says
> he has one on order from Olympus Japan. Whatever
> they are, are they still
> available?
>
> Also, is it the same tripod right as the 300/4.5 and
> 65-116 tube?
>
> Most importantly, is the lens any good?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tom
>
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