Is the ring made of plastic, or metal, or only metal coated? Thanks for letting me know. Cheers!
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It is metal, feels light like aluminum but is most likely some sort of pot metal. It is sturdy. There is a thin foamed protector taped to each half ( clam shell ) of the clamp. It's not quite canon quality but it is good quality, much cheaper then a canon mount if you can find one. I've been happy with it. I'll try to post a couple of pictures.
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It's a metal ring with a rubber gasket. It takes a bit to get it around the barrel of the f2.8 but it fits snugly. The foot is smaller than the Canon foot and it does not allow the lens barrel to turn easily when you loosen the screw. That can be a hassle if you have to switch between portrait and landscape while on a tripod or monopod but that's a minor annoyance unless doing so is a big part of your shooting. For the price it is well worth it. The Canon brand ring is something like 4 times as expensive and I don't think it is anywhere near 4 times better. I'd recommend this one.
1470804
The box does not list the material of the rings. I believe that it is stainless steel, but can not say for sure.
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Arun, The first one I purchased over 5 years ago is metal,my new one purchased a few months ago appears to be plastic (I haven't used it yet). I hope it works well,but now that you have called this to my attention I am dubious.
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It's not a ring, it's solid, like a cap that fits under the metal cap. It is removable, pretty easily. As to whether you can find a replacement, I don't know. You'll have to contact the manufacturer.
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The one I bought is chrome colored plastic. There is also one available in chrome coated brass.
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It is made out of metal. I really like it. For the money, I think it is the best!
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It is just shiny plastic. it is coated by metal chrome on the plastic surface.
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The rings are made of plastic. The buckles broke as I mentioned, the straps are low quality, I just bought chain and hooks etc. to build my own, only kept the rings, they seem o.k.
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it's metal - coated in a black paint/enamel. Don't know the particular metal - but it's not plastic or cardboard. Designed to be sturdy and used multiple times.
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It is made of plastic with very few metal parts. The last one I owned lasted 10 years. The plastic frame finally cracked. It was mounted in a full sun location on the south side of the house. I feel I got my money's worth from the first one I bought and still like the design.
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I don't know what it is made of. It looks and feels like metal but I think it might be a very hard plastic. Mine have had a lot of use, and they still look great. I love these and all my guest ask me where I got them so they can buy them. They look high class.
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It says it's made from resin. Resin is a plastic like material. There is no metal in it if that's what you needed to know.
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I think it's metal incased in a plastic coating. Very good unit, I highly recommend it.
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No plastic ring , no plastic on immersible stick at all. Stainless steel up to and over the top base, sturdy plastic housing up to where you push to use. Hope this helps.
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It's enamel coated metal...pretty thick & good quality. I have three different sizes and they're all tits.
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The one I have is plastic. I am very pleased with the item. It doesn't feel "cheaply made". I would recommend. It works great for me.
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The ring where you hook a leash is metal. I have a 60 lb dog and I've never had a problem with this collar- Love it