Switching to a 3/8-16 mount on a Technika?

[Frank Petronio]

Hi (Bob) - so if I needed to use a 3/8-16 screw to mount my Technika IV to a tripod, is there any easy way? I'm looking and guessing it requires a replacement part....

[Leigh]

If the camera has a 3/8"-16 thread and the tripod has a 1/4"-20 screw, just use a reducing bushing. Readily available from any retailer.

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- Leigh

[Frank Petronio]

it's the other way around ;-/

Think of a Gorilla trying to mate with a Hummingbird....

[Leigh]

Then you'll need to replace either the camera bushing or the tripod screw.

It's possible to make an adapter plate, but it would be at least 1/4" thick, which might be a problem.

- Leigh

[Frank Petronio]

I ended up sucking it up and just getting the $37 screw from Sinar Bron.... pardon the pun... it is for a nice $$$ Foba head so everything is expensive.

[Greg Lockrey]

Since I use RRS mounts it's a non-issue.

[Bob Salomon]

Call Marflex 252 652-4401

[E. von Hoegh]

Doesn't the STIV already have a bushing to reduce the 3/8 thread to 1/4??