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Robert Bobson · April 5th, 2003, 07:01 AM

I saw in an ad for Miller DS10 -

Choice of camera plates: 1/4" & 3/8" screw or 1/4" & pin

Can someone explain what this means?

thanks.

Bob

Jeff Donald · April 5th, 2003, 07:08 AM

It refers to the screw size of the threads in the bottom of your camera, that the plate attaches to. Most cameras use 1/4 inch (1/4 20 thread), most pro cameras (read Betacam, bigger shoulder mount types) use 3/8 inch. Most consumer cameras have a small locating hole in front of the tripod mounting hole. The plate has a pin that fits into the locating hole and prevents the camera from twisting on the release plate. The locating pin is usually spring loaded, so it compresses if the mating camera does not have the necessary hole.

Robert Bobson · April 5th, 2003, 09:21 AM

So it's actually 1/4" screw, 3/8" screw, and 1/4" screw and pin.

Thanks for the information.
Bob

Jeff Donald · April 5th, 2003, 01:03 PM

Yes, it's not the length, but the thread size and pitch (1/4 20). You can buy them at Home Depot etc. You can get them with different ends and lengths (cap, slot, philips, machine etc.).

Wayne Orr · April 6th, 2003, 02:00 PM

And remember, if you insert a screw that's too long for your camera, you can do severe damage. Proceed with caution.

April 5th, 2003, 07:01 AM	#1
Robert Bobson Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 585	camera plate choices I saw in an ad for Miller DS10 - Choice of camera plates: 1/4" & 3/8" screw or 1/4" & pin Can someone explain what this means? thanks. Bob

April 5th, 2003, 07:08 AM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	It refers to the screw size of the threads in the bottom of your camera, that the plate attaches to. Most cameras use 1/4 inch (1/4 20 thread), most pro cameras (read Betacam, bigger shoulder mount types) use 3/8 inch. Most consumer cameras have a small locating hole in front of the tripod mounting hole. The plate has a pin that fits into the locating hole and prevents the camera from twisting on the release plate. The locating pin is usually spring loaded, so it compresses if the mating camera does not have the necessary hole. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

April 5th, 2003, 01:03 PM	#4
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Yes, it's not the length, but the thread size and pitch (1/4 20). You can buy them at Home Depot etc. You can get them with different ends and lengths (cap, slot, philips, machine etc.). __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

April 6th, 2003, 02:00 PM	#5
Wayne Orr Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northridge Ca Posts: 734	And remember, if you insert a screw that's too long for your camera, you can do severe damage. Proceed with caution. __________________ Wayne If it was easy, they'd get a relative to do it.

April 5th, 2003, 09:21 AM	#3
Robert Bobson Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 585	So it's actually 1/4" screw, 3/8" screw, and 1/4" screw and pin. Thanks for the information. Bob