hs10 problems

[mike1050]

hi just got a mono stick for christmas, 2nd time i screwed it in to camera it stripped the threads in the camera, is there an easy fix, help.

[SIMON40]

Either side of the tripod mount (and maybe inside the battery compartment) there are a couple of screws.
I wonder if these enable a replacement of the thread...?

[mike1050]

hi simon, yes thanks, i thought that to, but reluctant to undo any screws at the mo until i get a little more info, but thanks anyway.

[Ozzie_Traveller]

G'day Mike

The engineering industry uses a device called a Helicoil for stripped threads
The "however" for you is the cost of drilling out the old and inserting the new ... I think Simon's suggestion will be easier & cheaper

I suggest also you email your local Fuji depot and ask about purchasing spares

Hope this helps
Regards, Phil

[mike1050]

hi, yes am an engineer , but not alot of room for heli coil but gonna try it as last resort, also tried taking out screws in battery box,along bottom, behind screen, and 4off near card slot, still nothing comes apart,