ballhead screw size

maddog · 12th May 2008

do ballhead screws have diff size standards? my ballhead cant fit on my cheapo tripod.

1cm diameter

paesyl · 12th May 2008

Yes there is 2 diff size for mount on to tripod.

1) 1/4-20 (silk)
2) 3/8 (benro)

if the QR plate can be screw onto your ballhead that is use to mount the tripod is a 1/4-20 size. Can buy adopter to convert to 3/8 and mount on the tripod.

CS TAN · 12th May 2008

This simple 3/8" to 1/4"-20 Tripod Reducer Bushing allows cameras or tripod heads which have a 3/8" threaded socket to be attached to devices that have a 1/4"-20 threaded screw.

Go to any photo stores that sell tripods, they should be able to sell you one.

LuCiDaAl · 12th May 2008

Good advice paesyl and CS TAN.

I learn something new everyday from this site.

vince123123 · 12th May 2008

THe problem comes when you're trying to fit a 3/8 male into a 1/4 female hehe :P There's an ugly looking convertor for that.

Fotophilic · 26th February 2009

can any kind soul advise on the price of the Tripod Reducer Bushing? Appreciate the help.

kaikibbler · 26th February 2009

TS: what kinda cheapo tripod u have? most come with both sizes. on my tripod i can unscrew the mount and turn it around. it is 3/8" on one end and 1/4" on the other.

denniskee · 26th February 2009

it will help you if you read post #1 (9) and post #4 (4) of this thread

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384016

oops, didnt see this post is from May 08

Fotophilic · 26th February 2009

sorry guys...

i didn't wish to start a new thread tackling almost the same thing.

i dug out this thread because i need to get that 3/8" to 1/4" Tripod Reducer Bushing, as i bought a 2nd hand tripod head that can't fit. It's my fault lah.

so i was thinking if anyone would know where to buy and how much? so that hopefully i don't have to goto a few places to search for it and kanna chop for that small metal thing.

jnet6 · 26th February 2009

Originally Posted by Fotophilic

sorry guys...

i didn't wish to start a new thread tackling almost the same thing.

i dug out this thread because i need to get that 3/8" to 1/4" Tripod Reducer Bushing, as i bought a 2nd hand tripod head that can't fit. It's my fault lah.

so i was thinking if anyone would know where to buy and how much? so that hopefully i don't have to goto a few places to search for it and kanna chop for that small metal thing.

I can source for u 1piece if u don't mind.

maddog · 26th February 2009

and i still have not bought it....talk about procrastination....

maddog · 29th September 2009

Originally Posted by kaikibbler

TS: what kinda cheapo tripod u have? most come with both sizes. on my tripod i can unscrew the mount and turn it around. it is 3/8" on one end and 1/4" on the other.

is this an expensive tripod? mine's a cheapo one.

YSLee · 30th September 2009

Wow, thread necromancy your own thread! Have you got the darn thing yet?

Fotophilic · 30th September 2009

i bought mine. benro (benphoto) at peninsula has it.

maddog · 6th October 2009

ok i finally bought it from peninsula.....

sabahan · 11th October 2009

Benro is a tripod that copy gitzo,so I think it copy all,if that so,unscrew the holding plate,the mounting screw can be remove,one end is 1/4" , the other end is 3/8",just put the one you need and screw back the plate,the screw is a 3/8 screw.

12th May 2008	#2
paesyl Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 904	Re: ballhead screw size Yes there is 2 diff size for mount on to tripod. 1) 1/4-20 (silk) 2) 3/8 (benro) if the QR plate can be screw onto your ballhead that is use to mount the tripod is a 1/4-20 size. Can buy adopter to convert to 3/8 and mount on the tripod.

12th May 2008	#3
CS TAN Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Posts: 2,122	Re: ballhead screw size This simple 3/8" to 1/4"-20 Tripod Reducer Bushing allows cameras or tripod heads which have a 3/8" threaded socket to be attached to devices that have a 1/4"-20 threaded screw. Go to any photo stores that sell tripods, they should be able to sell you one.

12th May 2008	#5
vince123123 Deregistered Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Posts: 6,691	Re: ballhead screw size THe problem comes when you're trying to fit a 3/8 male into a 1/4 female hehe :P There's an ugly looking convertor for that.

26th February 2009	#6
Fotophilic Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: big tree town Posts: 1,631	Re: ballhead screw size can any kind soul advise on the price of the Tripod Reducer Bushing? Appreciate the help. __________________ cameras are not made of tofu

26th February 2009	#7
kaikibbler Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 207	Re: ballhead screw size TS: what kinda cheapo tripod u have? most come with both sizes. on my tripod i can unscrew the mount and turn it around. it is 3/8" on one end and 1/4" on the other.

12th May 2008	#1
maddog Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Alexandra Posts: 1,287	ballhead screw size do ballhead screws have diff size standards? my ballhead cant fit on my cheapo tripod. 1cm diameter Last edited by maddog; 12th May 2008 at 03:38 PM.

12th May 2008	#4
LuCiDaAl New Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 36	Re: ballhead screw size Good advice paesyl and CS TAN. I learn something new everyday from this site.

26th February 2009	#8
denniskee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: bukit batok Posts: 4,210	Re: ballhead screw size it will help you if you read post #1 (9) and post #4 (4) of this thread http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384016 oops, didnt see this post is from May 08 __________________ photography makes one sees things from all angles. Last edited by denniskee; 26th February 2009 at 05:04 PM.

26th February 2009	#9
Fotophilic Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: big tree town Posts: 1,631	Re: ballhead screw size sorry guys... i didn't wish to start a new thread tackling almost the same thing. i dug out this thread because i need to get that 3/8" to 1/4" Tripod Reducer Bushing, as i bought a 2nd hand tripod head that can't fit. It's my fault lah. so i was thinking if anyone would know where to buy and how much? so that hopefully i don't have to goto a few places to search for it and kanna chop for that small metal thing. __________________ cameras are not made of tofu

26th February 2009	#11
maddog Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Alexandra Posts: 1,287	Re: ballhead screw size and i still have not bought it....talk about procrastination....

30th September 2009	#13
YSLee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,259	Re: ballhead screw size Wow, thread necromancy your own thread! Have you got the darn thing yet?

30th September 2009	#14
Fotophilic Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: big tree town Posts: 1,631	Re: ballhead screw size i bought mine. benro (benphoto) at peninsula has it. __________________ cameras are not made of tofu

6th October 2009	#15
maddog Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Alexandra Posts: 1,287	Re: ballhead screw size ok i finally bought it from peninsula.....

11th October 2009	#16
sabahan Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 329	Re: ballhead screw size Benro is a tripod that copy gitzo,so I think it copy all,if that so,unscrew the holding plate,the mounting screw can be remove,one end is 1/4" , the other end is 3/8",just put the one you need and screw back the plate,the screw is a 3/8 screw.