David Cunningham Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Sorry to ask a dumb question... I believe my Eclair ACL has a 3/8 tripod mount hole. Is that true? If so, I have a 1/4 tripod right now. Anyone have experience with these 1/4 adapters? (You screw them into the 3/8 hole to give you a 3/8 hole.) http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/101501-REG/Arca_Swiss_809011_Adapter_Screw_3_8_16.html or http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/660436-REG/Jobu_Design_80009_80009_3_8_to_1_4.html Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Salim Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Yes, these adapters do work very well ....with much lighter 'stills' cameras - but don't know if I'd trust one with a much heavier 16mm Eclair. If you must buy one, go for the ( more expensive ) Arca-Swiss adapter. This is probably made of better quality hardened steel ( as you'd expect from Arca-Swiss ), though personally I'd ask them first ! I have had one of the cheaper ones break on me, due to ( my excessive ) force. :o One other important thing, check the Eclair's base will safely take the 8mm depth required without causing internal damage. John S :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg MacPherson Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 ... I have a 1/4 tripod right now. David, What tripod head do you have there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Cunningham Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 I have this tripod and only the head and plate that came with it. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dunn Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I'm not sure I'd trust one of these with anything heavier than a K3 (mine has one). You may be able to get a plate with a 3/8 fitting made up for not too much money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Glenn Brady Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Screws on some tripod heads are interchangeable between 1/4-20 and 3/8-16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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