Re: [APML] ball mount inquiry

[Roland Roberts <roland@astrofoto.org>]

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>>>>> "Eric" == Eric Z Beard <ericzbeard@yahoo.com> writes:

    Eric> Yes this is the type I just bought and I'm very happy with
    Eric> it.  And yes, the base is 3/8", and I had trouble finding
    Eric> the right bolt to fit it - no luck at Home Depot,

    Eric> Joseph O'Neil wrote:

    >> Finally, the socket at the base of Bogden/Manfrotto heads, the
    >> part where it attaches to the tripod collar & legs, is, if
    >> memory serves me correct, a 3/8ths inch bolt, NOT the standard
    >> 1/4-20 bolt you see on

I'm surprised that Homey D didn't have the bolts you wanted---most of
the ones I've been in have a large section where you can buy the bolts
by the piece.  Although, at any given time, they might be out of stock
for what you want....

Second, the 3262 that I mentioned in a different message, takes a
1/4-20 bolt to secure it.  The bolt on the ball head itself has a
spring-loaded 3/8-16 sleeve around a 1/4-20 bolt so it can screw into
a MF camera that takes the larger bolt or the more common smaller
bolt.  Or maybe I'm confused and need to go look at mine---it
definitely has a spring-load 3/8-16 + 1/4-20 part, but I can't
remember now if it was in the base or on the ball head.

As I recall, the head is rated at about 5--6 kg.  I just did a check
at both B&H and Adorama and discovered that model is no longer
available... :-(

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