Benro Monopod and Manfrotto Ballhead

hongjone · 11th November 2007

Hi,

Just bought a Benro MP-63 monopod, and was trying to fix my Manfrotto ballhead on to it. Then I realised that the screw on the monopod is much smaller than my ballhead's screw thread. Is there anything I could do to fix my ballhead onto the monopod?

Please advise. Thanks.

Cheers!

Dream Merchant · 11th November 2007

Did you get the mono 2nd hand? There should be a dual thread on the mono to accomodate both the tripod socket as well as head sockets. Not sure of differences in design between models, but there might be a seperate or detachable adapter in the box somwhere ...

photougenics · 12th November 2007

Did the monopod come with a spanner? use it to remove the nut and screw thread bolt, the larger screw thread shld be on the reverse side.

hongjone · 12th November 2007

Originally Posted by Dream Merchant

Did you get the mono 2nd hand? There should be a dual thread on the mono to accomodate both the tripod socket as well as head sockets. Not sure of differences in design between models, but there might be a seperate or detachable adapter in the box somwhere ...

Got it first hand. No adapter leh. Thanks.

Originally Posted by photougenics

Did the monopod come with a spanner? use it to remove the nut and screw thread bolt, the larger screw thread shld be on the reverse side.

Yes, it comes with a spanner to remove the bolt. But the screw is tightly attached to the monopod, so how should I loosen it? Any suggestion. Thanks.

photougenics · 13th November 2007

Originally Posted by hongjone

Yes, it comes with a spanner to remove the bolt. But the screw is tightly attached to the monopod, so how should I loosen it? Any suggestion. Thanks.

Hmm.. maybe can add some mechanical oil to lubricate? cant think of other ways to loosen..

Dream Merchant · 13th November 2007

Brand new usually very tight.

Squirt a little WD-40 and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then try wrenching it off.

CHEERS!

hongjone · 13th November 2007

Originally Posted by photougenics

Hmm.. maybe can add some mechanical oil to lubricate? cant think of other ways to loosen..

I've already removed the bolt, and the base. But still left the screw with the threads. You mean it can be removed easily? Is it meant to be unscrewed? Coz there's the threads there and I scared I spoil the threads, if I get a something to grip it and turn.

hongjone · 13th November 2007

Originally Posted by Dream Merchant

Brand new usually very tight.

Squirt a little WD-40 and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then try wrenching it off.

CHEERS!

Will give it a try. Thanks.

Dream Merchant · 13th November 2007

Can't picture it in my mind.

Attach a pic here?

If it's the BOLT, you have to determine if it's supposed o be removed, or used with some kind of adapter. Sorry can't tell without looking at it.

hongjone · 13th November 2007

Please help, and thank you so much.

This shows all the stuffs that I've dismantled.

The rest shows the screw with threads of 2 sizes. Am I supposed to remove this?

or maybe cannot be removed at all?

Dream Merchant · 14th November 2007

Doesn't look like it's supposed to be removed, but used exactly the way it is - without the spacer plate for othe heads, and with if you'r attaching a camera directly to the mono. Try that and see how...

psychobiologist · 14th November 2007

normally can remove and invert, not sure about benro though

voldisinarta · 14th November 2007

Originally Posted by hongjone

Hi,

Just bought a Benro MP-63 monopod, and was trying to fix my Manfrotto ballhead on to it. Then I realised that the screw on the monopod is much smaller than my ballhead's screw thread. Is there anything I could do to fix my ballhead onto the monopod? Please advise. Thanks.

Cheers!

Your monopod's screw is the 1/4", and your head has the 3/8". You can buy the 1/4" to 3/8" adapter.

smtan24 · 14th November 2007

Originally Posted by hongjone

Please help, and thank you so much.

This shows all the stuffs that I've dismantled.

The rest shows the screw with threads of 2 sizes. Am I supposed to remove this? or maybe cannot be removed at all?

Remove it and flip it the other way. I did the same thing on my Benro monopod.

photougenics · 14th November 2007

Originally Posted by hongjone

The screw can be removed definitely. I have a Benro monopod too. Maybe you can try wrapping the bolt with cloth or something and use a plier to twist it open.

hongjone · 14th November 2007

OK. Thanks for all the advice. Will try it again when I get home tonight! Cheers!

hongjone · 14th November 2007

Yipee! It works

, and all I need to do is to use brute force.

hongjone · 14th November 2007

Thanks to all! Cheers...

11th November 2007	#1
hongjone Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,164	Benro Monopod and Manfrotto Ballhead Hi, Just bought a Benro MP-63 monopod, and was trying to fix my Manfrotto ballhead on to it. Then I realised that the screw on the monopod is much smaller than my ballhead's screw thread. Is there anything I could do to fix my ballhead onto the monopod? Please advise. Thanks. Cheers!

11th November 2007	#2
Dream Merchant Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,150	Re: Benro Monopod and Manfrotto Ballhead Did you get the mono 2nd hand? There should be a dual thread on the mono to accomodate both the tripod socket as well as head sockets. Not sure of differences in design between models, but there might be a seperate or detachable adapter in the box somwhere ...

12th November 2007	#3
photougenics Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Coast Posts: 812	Re: Benro Monopod and Manfrotto Ballhead Did the monopod come with a spanner? use it to remove the nut and screw thread bolt, the larger screw thread shld be on the reverse side. __________________ La Vida Sin Amor [My\|Creations']

13th November 2007	#6
Dream Merchant Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,150	Re: Benro Monopod and Manfrotto Ballhead Brand new usually very tight. Squirt a little WD-40 and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then try wrenching it off. CHEERS!

13th November 2007	#9
Dream Merchant Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,150	Re: Benro Monopod and Manfrotto Ballhead Can't picture it in my mind. Attach a pic here? If it's the BOLT, you have to determine if it's supposed o be removed, or used with some kind of adapter. Sorry can't tell without looking at it.

14th November 2007	#11
Dream Merchant Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,150	Re: Benro Monopod and Manfrotto Ballhead Doesn't look like it's supposed to be removed, but used exactly the way it is - without the spacer plate for othe heads, and with if you'r attaching a camera directly to the mono. Try that and see how...

14th November 2007	#12
psychobiologist Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,267	Re: Benro Monopod and Manfrotto Ballhead normally can remove and invert, not sure about benro though __________________ chezburgr i can haz?