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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Boomer" data-source="post: 1231986" data-attributes="member: 56675">Sean is right...there have been some issues with the threads in the tripod mount coming lose or unravelling. However, this is an easy fix. The threads are a Helicoil that has been glued into the body. The Helicoils are intentionally made of softer metal than the mounting bolts, so that the Helicoil will fail instead of the bolt. Helicoils are very inexpensive, and are common parts available at almost any hardware store and at virtually all auto parts supply stores. Some of the issues that people were having were the Helicoil threads being stripped due to overtightening. In at least one other instance, the Helicoil itself became detached due to the glue seal failing, again from overtightening...and again, an easy fix. When I mount my ED50 on a tripod, I take the above into consideration and make sure that I don't overtighten. I do take care, but I am not overly concerned. Best Wishes. :t: Ron</blockquote>