manfrotto head -> slik tripod...incorrect adapter? at DVinfo.net

Ben Roach · May 26th, 2010, 04:34 PM

I've looked at other similar posts and they haven't helped out....sorry if this question has been answered!
I have a Slik Pro 400Dx tripod. The head came off to reveal my tripod has a 1/4 female connection. The head I got is a
Manfrotto 701HDV Pro Fluid Video Mini Head, and it has a 3/8 female connection.

Before I received either of these things, I thought that the connection I needed was a 1/4 to 3/8 connection with flange so I bought this -->

Amazon.com: Manfrotto 088LBP Adapter 1/4-Inch- 20 to 3/8-Inch with flange: Camera & Photo

But now it seems obvious I did not get the right connection and am wondering what I am needing...any help would be GREAT! I was hoping to use this head tomorrow! Thanks

Chris Soucy · May 26th, 2010, 08:41 PM

Can you just confirm something for me?

You said "the tripod" has a 1/4" FEMALE connection, was that a typo? If correct it implies the original head had a 1/4" MALE bolt, surely not?

Assuming it was a typo and the tripod actually has a 1/4" MALE threaded mounting bolt, then the item you highlighted, the 088LBP SHOULD be what you're after.

If it wasn't a typo, then I'm stumped, as I've never heard of a 1/4" male to 3/8" male adapter stud (not saying there isn't one somewhere, just that I've never heard of it).

CS

Brett Sherman · May 27th, 2010, 10:00 AM

If it's true that the tripod is female 1/4" 20. Then you can get a 1/4" 20 stud at Home Depot (they're in the plastic drawers specialty hardware section). Scew your 3/8' adapter into the bottom of the tripod head. Then screw it all together.

Brett Sherman · May 27th, 2010, 10:01 AM

Oh I see. You need a bushing, not the adapter you have. Something like this:

Amazon.com: Gitzo GS5000 3/8-Inch to 1/4-20-Inch Reducer Adapter: Camera & Photo

Camera shops often sell them.

Ben Roach · May 27th, 2010, 08:33 PM

Yeah - it's female! The original tripod head was on a pole that fit through a hole in the tripod legs - and then a clamp was used to tighten it. Kind of odd! Thank you for finding that bushing - I think that is what I need!

Although, I'm thinking about returning all of it. I spent 99 on the slik tripod, then realized I didn't like the head so I spent 150 on the head, and 10 on the adapter...now I'm gonna buy a new piece for it....so I'm seriously considering just returning all of it and getting http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/567602-REG/Manfrotto__190XDB_with_701HDV_Video.html since its cheaper and comes with a rebate....

but I may get the bushing and see how it all works together first.

May 26th, 2010, 04:34 PM	#1
Ben Roach Tourist Join Date: May 2010 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 2	manfrotto head -> slik tripod...incorrect adapter? I've looked at other similar posts and they haven't helped out....sorry if this question has been answered! I have a Slik Pro 400Dx tripod. The head came off to reveal my tripod has a 1/4 female connection. The head I got is a Manfrotto 701HDV Pro Fluid Video Mini Head, and it has a 3/8 female connection. Before I received either of these things, I thought that the connection I needed was a 1/4 to 3/8 connection with flange so I bought this --> Amazon.com: Manfrotto 088LBP Adapter 1/4-Inch- 20 to 3/8-Inch with flange: Camera & Photo Amazon.com: Manfrotto 088LBP Adapter 1/4-Inch- 20 to 3/8-Inch with flange: Camera & Photo But now it seems obvious I did not get the right connection and am wondering what I am needing...any help would be GREAT! I was hoping to use this head tomorrow! Thanks

May 26th, 2010, 08:41 PM	#2
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,682 Images: 18	Er, Ben............... Can you just confirm something for me? You said "the tripod" has a 1/4" FEMALE connection, was that a typo? If correct it implies the original head had a 1/4" MALE bolt, surely not? Assuming it was a typo and the tripod actually has a 1/4" MALE threaded mounting bolt, then the item you highlighted, the 088LBP SHOULD be what you're after. If it wasn't a typo, then I'm stumped, as I've never heard of a 1/4" male to 3/8" male adapter stud (not saying there isn't one somewhere, just that I've never heard of it). CS

May 27th, 2010, 10:01 AM	#4
Brett Sherman Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mount Rainier, MD Posts: 428	Oh I see. You need a bushing, not the adapter you have. Something like this: Amazon.com: Gitzo GS5000 3/8-Inch to 1/4-20-Inch Reducer Adapter: Camera & Photo Amazon.com: Gitzo GS5000 3/8-Inch to 1/4-20-Inch Reducer Adapter: Camera & Photo Camera shops often sell them.

May 27th, 2010, 10:00 AM	#3
Brett Sherman Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mount Rainier, MD Posts: 428	If it's true that the tripod is female 1/4" 20. Then you can get a 1/4" 20 stud at Home Depot (they're in the plastic drawers specialty hardware section). Scew your 3/8' adapter into the bottom of the tripod head. Then screw it all together.

May 27th, 2010, 08:33 PM	#5
Ben Roach Tourist Join Date: May 2010 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 2	Yeah - it's female! The original tripod head was on a pole that fit through a hole in the tripod legs - and then a clamp was used to tighten it. Kind of odd! Thank you for finding that bushing - I think that is what I need! Although, I'm thinking about returning all of it. I spent 99 on the slik tripod, then realized I didn't like the head so I spent 150 on the head, and 10 on the adapter...now I'm gonna buy a new piece for it....so I'm seriously considering just returning all of it and getting http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/567602-REG/Manfrotto__190XDB_with_701HDV_Video.html since its cheaper and comes with a rebate.... but I may get the bushing and see how it all works together first.