How does the head attach to a tripod. 1/4 20? 3/8? or a ball and claw? Can I use this head on a tripod that has a male 1/4 20 thread?
1119913
Yes, I think its the standard 3/8. Not the small ones. Is the larger standard size. Not the size under the camera or camcorder.
1119914
The support staff at Tiffen (who are the parent company of Davis & Sanford) can answer your question. My tripod came assembled and I have not needed to remove the head. Write techsupport@tiffen.com or call 800-645-2522.
1119915
It's 3/8"I just so happened to have a small female 3/8 to 1/4 20 adapter lying around and it worked great for attaching to a 1/4 20 set of tripod legs.
1119916
It has a 3/8" attachment. No, a 1/4" tripod will not work. This thing is really heavy and very stiff when moving panning. Very heavy duty...I like mine. Ben
1119917
It has a 3/8 threaded hole for which you could get an adapter to take it down to 1/4 20. It's a hefty head so just make sure the tripod is strong enough to take it.
1862329
I don't think it was a stupid question at all, Dennis, and I'm glad that you asked because it answered my question along the same lines. I've never used a tripod before, and everything that I've read makes it sound like the 1/4" socket is pretty much universal, but it's always best to ask before you order something online, find out that it won't work, and then have to worry about a return.
1927216
There is a 1/4" threaded hole molded into the plastic case. I tried it on a Tri-Pod and it sort of was able to be attached to the Tripod. The accuracy in the plastic threads is only fair at best. It does function.
1559249
I don't know if this will work on your tripod. I used it on a very heavy tripod that I had purchased to use with telescope binoculars. (now i use the tripod with a very lens heavy slr camera) I can't remember any trouble in swapping the heads; I would rather just purchase a different tripod; but this head simply threaded onto the tripod body without a problem.
2210316
It is 1/4 inch thread for both camera mount and tripod mount. Read Charles C's answer carefully, he said 3/8 is used on pro equipment, not in this small head.
445675
Yes, the ball head unscrews from the top of the tripod and can be mounted on any tripod (or monopod) that has a quarter-inch mounting stud. This is fairly standard for a "mini" ball head. Some tripods use a 3/8" stud; there are $5 adapters available that are 3/8" female on one side (to screw on the 3/8" tripod stud) and 1/4" male on the other (upon which to install this ball head). Going the other way, if you want to install a heavier-duty ball head with a 3/8" socket on this tripod, you'll need a different adapter that is 3/8" male on the outside (to screw into your heavier head) and 1/4" female on the inside (to mount on this tripod). Yes, the ball head unscrews from the top of the tripod and can be mounted on any tripod (or monopod) that has a quarter-inch mounting stud. This is fairly standard for a "mini" ball head. Some tripods use a 3/8" stud; there are $5 adapters available that are 3/8" female on one side (to screw on the 3/8" tripod stud) and 1/4" male on the other (upon which to install this ball head). Going the other way, if you want to install a heavier-duty ball head with a 3/8" socket on this tripod, you'll need a different adapter that is 3/8" male on the outside (to... » Read More Yes, the ball head unscrews from the top of the tripod and can be mounted on any tripod (or monopod) that has a quarter-inch mounting stud. This is fairly standard for a "mini" ball head. Some tripods use a 3/8" stud; there are $5 adapters available that are 3/8" female on one side (to screw on the 3/8" tripod stud) and 1/4" male on the other (upon which to install this ball head). Going the other way, if you want to install a heavier-duty ball head with a 3/8" socket on this tripod, you'll need a different adapter that is 3/8" male on the outside (to screw into your heavier head) and 1/4" female on the inside (to mount on this tripod). « Show Less
2204246
The mounting screw has 1/4" on one end and 3/8" on the other. I used the 1/4" on my tripod ball head until I got the Sirui Tilt head.
360527
Not knowing what kind of tripod you have, I can't answer, but the Joby uses a fairly standard 1/4"x20 threads/inch screw. Get a 1/4"x20 nut from your hardware store and see if that will work with your tripod (or see if you can remove the tripod screw and use your own if it isn't 1/4x20). Hope this helps. Aaron
1315842
I used mine with a telescope and I had to use a longer plate, I believe you would need a longer release plate too. The head attaches to the tripod with the standard 3/8" screw. 1/4" screws are used to attach the plates to the camera.
1678086
I mounted it on a Manfrotto 055XPROB Aluminum Tripod with a Sigma 150-500mm. This works ok, but the head is a little stiff. I have only used it once so far, so it may loosen up after awhile.
1400287
The Ball Head can be replaced with any 1/4X20 threaded product however, you will lose the compact size if you replace it with one of the larger units. I shoot a D3S with mostly prime lenses and it works OK. If the ground conditions or wind is blowing, I use my larger Manfrotto Tripod with the professional head.
1638783
This is my first Tripod ball head purchase. Upon close inspection and trial I found a 3/16" allen screw. I attempted to loosen but it was securly attached and I did not want to attempt using brut force our placing the head in a vice. I have found this ball head to be quite adequate for my purposes. I have mounted a Canon 7D plus a 70-300mm Canon lens with a tripod collar. I hope this is some help for you.
834462
This head has a flat bottom with a 3/8-16 hole in it. It can theoretically fit on any tripod that has a 3/8-18 screw sticking out the top. Ideally, the tripod would be one of the models that has three small set screws in the top flange. After you tighten the head onto the tripod's main 3/8-16 screw, you then reach under the tripod flange with a small screwdriver and tighten the set screws up into the head. This assures the head will not loosen.The head can be adapted to either 75mm or 100mm ball leveling tripods by purchasing a half ball adapter.
1294841
I'm using a Dolica B100 ball head for which I had to buy an adapter bushing (1/4 to 3/8). It does add some weight but the quick connect- disconnect makes it worth it. I'm not familiar with the Manfrotto head but it should have the same considerations.
2110428
I bought a ball head that fits on a tripod to screw on the slider. Quick release adapters for the ballhead come in two different sizes so make sure you get the one that matches what you already have.
1209227
I'm not sure the exact size of the screw but there's a thread at the base of the tripod. You secure it using a bow screw.
191403
The one I purchased for a few dollars more, included a separate tripod head mount piece adaptor. The connector/adaptor I received acts as an internal threaded female J-adaptor to hold the attached device, which then is twisted onto the external threaded tripod male bolt end screw of the extended handle, or could be twisted onto and fastened to the external threaded male head bolt mount of a tripod.