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I wonder if I could ask about a little issue someone may be able to help. I have a Manfrotto Elements tripod with one removable leg to use as a monopod. I was hoping I could use this with a third party base but hadn't checked the thread on the bottom of the monopod before I bought the feet and discovered that this wasn't the common 3/4" size but a little smaller (I make it 11/16th or thereabouts). Is anybody aware of a solution for this? I had a quick search for the necessary adaptor but with no luck so far. Many thanks.
 
None too sure what you are measuring but if you mean the 'point' where you would attach a tripod head (ball, gimbal, tilt for example) then the industry sizes are 1/4" and 3/8"

This adaptor converts the smaller to the larger as required

www.lcegroup.co.uk

Hama 3/8" to 1/4" Tripod Thread Adapter 005120 (x1 unit) | London Camera Exchange

Hama 3/8" to 1/4" Tripod Thread Adapter 005120 (x1 unit)
www.lcegroup.co.uk

HTH

PS and welcome to TP:)
 
That seems overly large, most tripod/monopod feet are 3/8" thread although some smaller ones are 1/4"
One make (might be Sirui) use M10, but you can often get away with it depending on thread pitch.

Are you possibly measuring the threaded end of the detached leg that connects to the tripod?
 
Many thanks for welcoming me to TP! To explain my question a bit more, when you unscrew this leg of the tripod, you can also unscrew the bottom rubber bit which would rest on the floor, as seen in the images attached. It's the screw thread here which is non-standard, i.e. not 3/4 inch, which means I can't connect it to a third-party monopod leg, with a standard 3/4" screw. I was wondering if anyone had come across this thread size on any other device and would be aware of the right kind of adaptor. Many thanks,
 

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I don't know that tripod, but often the rubber stops can be removed so that you can replace them with spikes.
 
tijuana taxi said:
That seems overly large, most tripod/monopod feet are 3/8" thread although some smaller ones are 1/4"
One make (might be Sirui) use M10, but you can often get away with it depending on thread pitch.

Are you possibly measuring the threaded end of the detached leg that connects to the tripod?
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Many thanks for your reply. You will see in the photos I have now attached what exactly I am referring to. It's not a part of a tripod you normally manipulate so that's probably why it is non-standard. I may have quoted an entirely wrong measurement; I'm more of a metric guy!
 
Sky said:
I don't know that tripod, but often the rubber stops can be removed so that you can replace them with spikes.
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Many thanks for your reply. Yes, that's the bit I'm referring to but instead of a spike (which was supplied by Manfrotto) I was hoping to connect it to a third-party monopod feet, which as you would expect comes with a 3/4" threaded screw. Trouble is the thread on the monopod is non-standard.
 
Lazpix said:
Many thanks for your reply. Yes, that's the bit I'm referring to but instead of a spike (which was supplied by Manfrotto) I was hoping to connect it to a third-party monopod feet, which as you would expect comes with a 3/4" threaded screw. Trouble is the thread on the monopod is non-standard.
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That thread does not look like 3/4" that is around 19mm , the usual larger camera mount screw is 3/8" Whitworth which is about 9.5mm. I am thinking that as it is not intended to be a camera mount it could be any size Manfrotto wanted, you need to look at it next to a ruler and count the number of threads per cm. As a guestimate I would punt for M10 X 1.25 or M8 x 1 both are standard metric fine threads but please take a closeup of the thread next to a ruler, metric if possible.
 
A quick check on Amazon lists some 'universal' replacement tripod feet, noted as compatible with Manfrotto, with a 3/8"-16 thread, so that might be the size you are looking for (no guarantee, the camera business has a very strange concept of 'compatible' at times!)
 
Lazpix said:
Many thanks for welcoming me to TP! To explain my question a bit more, when you unscrew this leg of the tripod, you can also unscrew the bottom rubber bit which would rest on the floor, as seen in the images attached. It's the screw thread here which is non-standard, i.e. not 3/4 inch, which means I can't connect it to a third-party monopod leg, with a standard 3/4" screw. I was wondering if anyone had come across this thread size on any other device and would be aware of the right kind of adaptor. Many thanks,
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Ah! I see what you mean. As mentioned by @Sky some manufacturers make the feet removable to be changeable to spikes for soft ground.

However, just what is it that you are trying to achieve? You have the detachable leg with its secondary usage as a monopod but what are you trying to attach to it at the foot end? Knowing this might "inform" others folks advice for you.

Edit~ re-reading your post........are you saying that your aim to attach the detached leg to another monopod? If so, just how tall/long a monopod are you hoping to end up with and do please explain why the need to an exceptionally tall monopod?

Depending on your aims, I surmise you may need to go to a specialist engineer supplier and/get a bespoke connection adapter made :thinking:
 
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Hi, I don’t know if this is any help, I’ve had a quick google and come up with this. I’m wondering if it’s possible to buy the adapter mentioned at the bottom separately.

Ѕресіfісаtіоnѕ: 3 Lеggеd Тhіng Dосz2 Fооt Ѕtаbіlіѕеr
Wеіght: 496 g
Fоldеd lеngth: 165 mm
Ваѕе dіаmеtеr fоldеd: 90 mm
Неіght іn-uѕе: 90 mm
Ваѕе dіаmеtеr ореn: 300 mm
Махіmum lоаd сарасіtу: 20 kg
Тhrеаd ѕіzе: 1/4"-20 (аlѕо ѕuррlіеd wіth 3/8"-16 аdарtеr)
 
Micro-four-thirds said:
Hi, I don’t know if this is any help, I’ve had a quick google and come up with this. I’m wondering if it’s possible to buy the adapter mentioned at the bottom separately.

Ѕресіfісаtіоnѕ: 3 Lеggеd Тhіng Dосz2 Fооt Ѕtаbіlіѕеr
Wеіght: 496 g
Fоldеd lеngth: 165 mm
Ваѕе dіаmеtеr fоldеd: 90 mm
Неіght іn-uѕе: 90 mm
Ваѕе dіаmеtеr ореn: 300 mm
Махіmum lоаd сарасіtу: 20 kg
Тhrеаd ѕіzе: 1/4"-20 (аlѕо ѕuррlіеd wіth 3/8"-16 аdарtеr)
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Those adapters are readily available on Ebay and loads of other places too
https://www.bristolcameras.co.uk/product/hama-1-4-3-8-inch-thread-adapter-single/.
Got a few kicking about and happy to send the OP one, but don't think it will be needed if the foot is 3/8" thread
 
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zx9 said:
That thread does not look like 3/4" that is around 19mm , the usual larger camera mount screw is 3/8" Whitworth which is about 9.5mm. I am thinking that as it is not intended to be a camera mount it could be any size Manfrotto wanted, you need to look at it next to a ruler and count the number of threads per cm. As a guestimate I would punt for M10 X 1.25 or M8 x 1 both are standard metric fine threads but please take a closeup of the thread next to a ruler, metric if possible.
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Many thanks for your helpful advice
 
tijuana taxi said:
Those adapters are readily available on Ebay and loads of other places too
https://www.bristolcameras.co.uk/product/hama-1-4-3-8-inch-thread-adapter-single/.
Got a few kicking about and happy to send the OP one, but don't think it will be needed if the foot is 3/8" thread
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Many thanks for your response. I happen to have some of those myself but unfortunately they are not the right ones. Please see ZX9's response, which explains the situation better than I can.
 
zx9 said:
That thread does not look like 3/4" that is around 19mm , the usual larger camera mount screw is 3/8" Whitworth which is about 9.5mm. I am thinking that as it is not intended to be a camera mount it could be any size Manfrotto wanted, you need to look at it next to a ruler and count the number of threads per cm. As a guestimate I would punt for M10 X 1.25 or M8 x 1 both are standard metric fine threads but please take a closeup of the thread next to a ruler, metric if possible.
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Thank you; very helpful.
 
Faldrax said:
A quick check on Amazon lists some 'universal' replacement tripod feet, noted as compatible with Manfrotto, with a 3/8"-16 thread, so that might be the size you are looking for (no guarantee, the camera business has a very strange concept of 'compatible' at times!)
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Many thanks for your response. I've already got the feet but I'm desperately looking for an adaptor to fit it to the non-standard thread at the bottom of the tripod.
 
@Lazpix

Are you able answer my post #10 above....... thanks:)
 
Lazpix said:
Many thanks for your response. I've already got the feet but I'm desperately looking for an adaptor to fit it to the non-standard thread at the bottom of the tripod.
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I wasn't suggesting you might want to buy those feet - I was thinking if the 'universal' fit feet had a 3/8"-16 thread, this might be the thread size you are looking for - once you know the thread (and particularly if it is this thread size, which is commonly used in camera related bits and pieces), then you are in a better position to get a connector / adaptor.
 
Box Brownie said:
Ah! I see what you mean. As mentioned by @Sky some manufacturers make the feet removable to be changeable to spikes for soft ground.

However, just what is it that you are trying to achieve? You have the detachable leg with its secondary usage as a monopod but what are you trying to attach to it at the foot end? Knowing this might "inform" others folks advice for you.

Edit~ re-reading your post........are you saying that your aim to attach the detached leg to another monopod? If so, just how tall/long a monopod are you hoping to end up with and do please explain why the need to an exceptionally tall monopod?

Depending on your aims, I surmise you may need to go to a specialist engineer supplier and/get a bespoke connection adapter made :thinking:
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What I want to do is to connect the monopod to this base (see photo), which has a standard 3/8" screw. Unfortunately the monopod thread is non-standard so doesn't fit. I need to find an adaptor, which may be a tall order. Please see ZX9's response which explains the situation well.
 

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Faldrax said:
I wasn't suggesting you might want to buy those feet - I was thinking if the 'universal' fit feet had a 3/8"-16 thread, this might be the thread size you are looking for - once you know the thread (and particularly if it is this thread size, which is commonly used in camera related bits and pieces), then you are in a better position to get a connector / adaptor.
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Thank you. That's what is proving to be difficult, finding a non-standard adaptor. I'll keep looking; thanks to everyone's response.
 
Lazpix said:
What I want to do is to connect the monopod to this base (see photo), which has a standard 3/8" screw. Unfortunately the monopod thread is non-standard so doesn't fit. I need to find an adaptor, which may be a tall order. Please see ZX9's response which explains the situation well.
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I suggest you buy some spare feet that you show in post #4.......or the spike variant (if it exists?). These are for adaptation into the interconnector that will do the job.

Find, as I suggested, a local small engineering firm that you can show the parts to and discuss the requirement.

Just had another thought.......if you have a miniature railway club nearby, they will have folks with superb engineering skills......reach out, make friends and see whether they can help you.

All the best with finding a solution:)

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In parallel with my suggestions above.
I suggest you contact this company, apart from a source of the aforementioned spare feet/spike feet. It is just possible that he would have a suitable adaptor, even if not Manfrotto but another brand.

Contact Us

www.manfrottospares.com www.manfrottospares.com
 
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Lazpix said:
Thank you. That's what is proving to be difficult, finding a non-standard adaptor. I'll keep looking; thanks to everyone's response.
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Have you worked out what size the thread on the feet is yet?
If you have a local DIY store that sells loose nuts / bolts, you could always take one of the feet in and try a few until you find the nut that fits on the foot - that will tell you the size.
 
Box Brownie said:
Ah! I see what you mean. As mentioned by @Sky some manufacturers make the feet removable to be changeable to spikes for soft ground.

However, just what is it that you are trying to achieve? You have the detachable leg with its secondary usage as a monopod but what are you trying to attach to it at the foot end? Knowing this might "inform" others folks advice for you.

Edit~ re-reading your post........are you saying that your aim to attach the detached leg to another monopod? If so, just how tall/long a monopod are you hoping to end up with and do please explain why the need to an exceptionally tall monopod?

Depending on your aims, I surmise you may need to go to a specialist engineer supplier and/get a bespoke connection adapter made :thinking:
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Thank you for all your comments. I hope I have responded to your last request now. I think it might well come to having an adaptor made as you suggested. Depending on how much that will cost, I might end up biting the bullet and just buying a normal monopod to avoid all the hassle!
 
Box Brownie said:
I suggest you buy some spare feet that you show in post #4.......or the spike variant (if it exists?). These are for adaptation into the interconnector that will do the job.

Find, as I suggested, a local small engineering firm that you can show the parts to and discuss the requirement.

Just had another thought.......if you have a miniature railway club nearby, they will have folks with superb engineering skills......reach out, make friends and see whether they can help you.

All the best with finding a solution:)

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In parallel with my suggestions above.
I suggest you contact this company, apart from a source of the aforementioned spare feet/spike feet. It is just possible that he would have a suitable adaptor, even if not Manfrotto but another brand.

Contact Us

www.manfrottospares.com www.manfrottospares.com
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Many thanks again for your and everybody else's very helpful comments. I have written to Manfrotto as well and waiting for their response.
 
 
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Hi folks, thanks once again to all of you who contributed to my somewhat weird question. Just to bring a closure to this, I finally bit the bullet and bought an affordable monopod with the right thread at the bottom which fits my existing base. Problem solved. Thanks again.
 

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