Lens Hood Catch Repair

<p>The lens hood latch on my Canon 500 mm f4 IS lens broke, making it impossible to keep the hood attached. I've found a way to fix it.<br>

The part number is CY1-4292-000. I called the Canon service center and found out the part costs US$75, which I paid and received the part promptly. I believe this is the same part for several of the larger lens hoods.<br>

Don't do what I did. Do this. Take the assembly off by removing the two screws that hold it to the hood. Take the part to the nearest hardware store. Buy a retaining washer that fits the small post and install it. You will need a small tweezer or hemostat to hold the washer. The price for the part at my local ACE hardware was 15 cents. The assembly works just fine now. <br>

Soon I will be sending the $75 part back to Canon. <br>

Hope this helps others with similar problems. Steve</p>

<p>Thanks for sharing.</p>

<p>It's amazing how many photo accessories and parts there are at the local hardware store or even at the grocery. ;)</p>