ballhead screw size

[maddog]

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

1cm diameter

 

[paesyl]

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]

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]

Good advice paesyl and CS TAN. :thumbsup:
I learn something new everyday from this site.

 

[vince123123]

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

 

[Fotophilic]

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

 

[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.

 

[denniskee]

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 :bsmilie::bsmilie:

 

[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.

 

[jnet6]

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]

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

 

[maddog]

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]

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

 

[Fotophilic]

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

 

[maddog]

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

 

[sabahan]

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.