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Quick question - Benro tripod mount thread sizes

Postby rog on Wed Feb 15, 2006 1:11 pm

I've had a bit of a hunt around and can't get a definitive answer on this ...

Do the Benro tripods (eg C327) have only a 3/8" mounting thread or also a 1/4" mounting thread?

I'm contemplating the panosaurus to go with my upcoming tripod purchase, and it only works with 1/4". I have a feeling this won't work directly.
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Postby mR_CaESaR on Wed Feb 15, 2006 1:15 pm

i can't speak for the c327, but with the c227 it does have both 3/8" and 1/4" mount.

I'm sure you can always get adapters to change the threads, but if you're buying the benro, then you shouldn't have any problems.
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Postby birddog114 on Wed Feb 15, 2006 1:18 pm

rog,
All tripods come with both size of thread.
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Postby rog on Wed Feb 15, 2006 2:24 pm

Thanks Birddog,

Is it a spring loaded arrangement or similarly convenient setup, or are tools required to switch between?
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Postby birddog114 on Wed Feb 15, 2006 2:28 pm

rog wrote:Thanks Birddog,

Is it a spring loaded arrangement or similarly convenient setup, or are tools required to switch between?


Not a spring loaded.
It's a metal stud with 3/8" and 1/4" mount in each end, supplied with a small spanner so you can turn it around to suit your equipments
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