I purchased this item for my Sony DCR-SR47. The screw on the tripod head is not fitting well with the receiving end on my camcorder. Any suggestions?
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you may have to go to a hardware store and get a bat-wing screw just a little longer
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mine came with two heads, I'm using mine with a JVC MG630, the receiving part of the camera should be 1/4 inch standard thread pitch. The screw that holds my camcorder only turns in about 1 and 1/4 turns and holds fairly well.
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Thank you both, excellent suggestions. Part of my trouble was operator error, it's working we'll now!
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Hi Christopher, try checking third party mounts compatible with your Action Camcorder. -Vincent
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I found this camcorder has a slight design flaw which I was able to get around. The USB plug is near the bottem next to the mounting hole. This means that you can't easily mount the camcorder on a tripod while connecting it the the computer via USB (handy if you want to use it as a webcam). My solution was to extend the tripod screw about 3" by using a 1/4"-20 coupler and 3" extension. It costs me less than $5 from Lowe's. It's probably not as stable though, but it works. If you're not using it as webcam, the mount is fine as is.
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Hi Carlos, this tripod is not compatible with the camera. You can only connect this to camcorders that have LANC ports. Thanks_Mitch
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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.
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On second thought, I don't think it is compatible with your tripod, because it won't extend far enough for you to use it. Also I think the feet on your tripod are too big for it.
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I just put it on my new manfotto tripod - it fits, but is hard to tighten the thumbscrew because the manfrotto base is large and this head is small. Not sure I am going to keep it. It tightens, but then my camera droops so maybe not tight enough or maybe the particular zoom lens I am using is too heavy.
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I just got mine out and set up the whole frame and had no problem with the tripod legs staying in place once I spread them out as far as they go and tightened the screw. Perhaps you got bad screws or the wrong screws on yours and you need to call the company.
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I have a Sony handycam hdr-cx220 and it fits. The screw type and peg on this tri-pod is a 1/4th 40 thread, which is what pretty much every single amateur camera or camcorder uses. (Amateur meaning costs less than $1,000)Odds are it will fit your camera, and every other camera you have too. This was a great investment for myself.
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I actually unscrew the head from my manfrotto tripod and screw on the slider to the tripod because the head attaches to the sliding part so you have more control of the camera as your sliding it. Hope this makes sense and hope it helps.
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Generally they seem almost identical (except for some marking on the bottom) to the QR plate that came with my Manfrotto 804CR2. The bolt protrudes roughly 6mm on both the stock version and this. (this is fine for my Sony A55). I'm not quite clear on which tripod/head you have. If you have a Manfrotto 390RC2, than I'm pretty sure it will fit, I _think_ the RC2 is referring to the plate system.
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I don't know. I purchased it for a JVC camcorder, and it works very well with the standard tripod well. When I purchased it, I wasn't sure if it would work, but I took a chance, because it was inexpensive. It does fit.Sorry that I can't be of any more assistance.
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Im not going to be much help here im afraid. I know nothing about your particular camera model. What I can tell you is this, the screw is a standard tripod size and thread. It should thread right in. Now, as for the adapter, that will be needed only if your camera is heavier on one side or the other or front or back. Or if your tripod mounting hole isnt very near the center of the cameras balance point. Not sure im explaining it correctly here, but I can tell you my camera has an "offset" tripod mount, therefore I needed the adaptor. Im sure someone will be along to help you better. Its a great little device! Good luck!
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It's not the base that needs to be thicker, some of the screws did not have deep enough threading. If yours doesn't work contact JB - his service is very good. he sent me two replacement screws that work absolutely fine with a tripod plate. He said everything shipping now will have the compatible screws as well.
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I just googled you camcorder because I was not familiar with it. Looks like you have a standard tripod fitting female end adaption slot. If that is the case, then you should be fine with this tripod.Note it is not professional quality but it is very good for the occasional and novas use. Easy to use and adjust. VERY light weight if using at sporting or travel events.
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After buying this product I took it as a lost. I have a canon 70d with a battery grip. Can you explain your problem a little more. The problem I have with it is that the bottom never threads enough onto the screw (on my slider). As a result it wobbles from side to side. But in terms of hold the camera it does just that once I turn the only nob available
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As long as your camera has a thread on the bottom of the camera for tripods, then it should fit. These are usually universal threads so they should fit any camera you want to mount. If this is the heavy duty version by Bower, then I would suggest upgrading to a better version. This one broke on me before I even connected a camera to it. The screw head comes off of the pole. I used a little Super glue and It works fine now.Its just the point that it broke before I even used it. cheap crap.