Questions tagged [tripod-socket]
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Which tripod mount do I need?
I bought a Canon DSLR in Singapore in 2005 and recently lost my tripod.
I am vaguely aware that tripod mounts are either metric or imperial. Which am I likely to need?
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Why do a majority of still cameras only have one tripod hole?
All the still cameras I own only have one hole for a tripod. What is the reason for that? Unless you mount the camera very tight it wiggles around and even then it doesn't seem as secure as the video ...
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Seeking for gimbal head-like vertically sliding clamp
for my project of wireless motorized gimbal head for DSLR, I am seeking for gimbal head-like vertically sliding clamp with quick release (ideally arca-swiss). The rail which it slides on is not a ...
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How can I mount an action camera to a tripod when both have "out" tripod screws?
I recently bought an action camera made in south Africa by a company named VOLKANO, the accessory pack has a tripod mount with an "out screw" (sorry i have no clue whats its called) and my tripod (...
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How do I add a microphone mount to my camera? [closed]
I am purchasing this microphone for my camera.
Unfortunately my camera does not have a mount on top for it. I use my camera mounted on a tripod.
What options are available to me to facilitate using ...
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What's the plastic piece on my camera mount?
I recently bought a hand-held camera mount for my compact camera. The head-mount has a plastic tab on it similar to the one in the picture below. What is this tab for? Currently all it does is ...
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Will a 1/4 20 nut fit a tripod plate with a 1/4 20 bolt?
I ordered from China off the net a 1/4 20 butterfly nut, but it does not fit the 1/4 20 bolt on the tripod plate. Do I need a bigger nut size? I was under the impression the same size nut should fit. ...
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What is this screw on top of my tripod?
I recently acquired this tripod and was wondering what this screw is and what I need to do to make this tripod usable with a DSLR.
The screw seems to be a bit wider than half an inch.
What kind of ...
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What can I use to shift a tripod mount to the side for easier access to the battery compartment?
Does something like this exist?
I am looking for a piece that I can attach to the bottom of my Panasonic LX100, which has a tripod hole that is very close to the door of the battery compartment. I am ...
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Why would someone want a plain screw rather than a release plate?
I see a number of ball heads for sale that have a long quarter-inch screw and plastic knob threaded on it. To attach it to the camera, you have to spin the camera or the tri (mono) pod a few ...
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How to mount a Gopro to DSLR?
I am looking for a way to mount a Gopro to a DSLR but without using the hotshoe (already taken). That probably leaves the bottom of the camera available. The idea is to record video during photo ...
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How do I repair stripped threads of a tripod mount?
The tripod mount of my Canon 1Ds has been worn out and I need to repair it. I've been searching the Internet and found this method involving using a Helicoil Eco kit. It seems like a sensible (both ...
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Which adapter should I buy to adapt this Heiwa tripod, to attach my camera?
I cannot find the right adapter to plug on the tripod with the following form factor :
Measurements are expressed in Centimeters.
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Are certain type of tripod heads safer than others? Does the price makes a difference?
I was shooting stars the other night. Mounted my DSLR on the tripod, which I have used many times. This time I particularly looked under the camera to make sure the camera is properly mounted. ...
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How to mount a DSLR to the ceiling for bird's eye view pictures?
I am looking to take pictures of oriental carpets and need to somehow mount my DSLR to the ceiling. I do have a remote shutter, but I am wondering what would be the best way to mount a DSLR to a ...
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