E-M5 tripod socket damage

gnewsch wrote:

The only way I can see this happening is if a lever has been a factor in this. Such as the mountplate of the tripod having a recession around the tread, allowing for overtightening before the two baseplates are flush or the camera being mounted on the tripod with a lens that is half a dozen pounds in weight and should have been mounted to the tripod instead.

Sorry to say, but this looks like a user induced problem to me. I've been using my OM-D with a gorillapod with quick release plate without any issues and I've also been using it on a screw-in type monopod, carrying the camera over my shoulder for longer hikes etc and my socket doesn't show even the slightest sign of wear.