Inch thread for standard tripod mount

Hello all,

I am seeking the right designation for a standard tripod-mount thread. I
have two Olympus OM2 and want to mount them together to make
stereoscopic pictures. But I did not found a single screw shop here in
germany, where one could sell me a screw with an inch-thread. I found an
online shop, but it seems that there are two different types of
inch-threads:
UNC and UNF. Does anyone know the right designation and size for such srew?

Thanks,

Didi

A few years ago I bought them from Hama. It looks very odd to me that they
are not available anymore because almost every camera including modern
digital ones have the same tripod screwmount. just take a look at a serious
photo shop.
Succes, Gijs

"Dietmar Schrader" schreef in bericht
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Hello all,

I am seeking the right designation for a standard tripod-mount thread. I
have two Olympus OM2 and want to mount them together to make
stereoscopic pictures. But I did not found a single screw shop here in
germany, where one could sell me a screw with an inch-thread. I found an
online shop, but it seems that there are two different types of
inch-threads:
UNC and UNF. Does anyone know the right designation and size for such
srew?

Thanks,

Didi

"Dietmar Schrader" wrote in message
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Hello all,

I am seeking the right designation for a standard tripod-mount thread. I
have two Olympus OM2 and want to mount them together to make
stereoscopic pictures. But I did not found a single screw shop here in
germany, where one could sell me a screw with an inch-thread. I found an
online shop, but it seems that there are two different types of
inch-threads:
UNC and UNF. Does anyone know the right designation and size for such
srew?

Thanks,

Didi
Unless there is some strange insert in the camera's tripod socket or things
have changed the standard screw is 1/4-20.

"Mike" writes:

"Dietmar Schrader" wrote in message
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Hello all,

I am seeking the right designation for a standard tripod-mount thread. I
have two Olympus OM2 and want to mount them together to make
stereoscopic pictures. But I did not found a single screw shop here in
germany, where one could sell me a screw with an inch-thread. I found an
online shop, but it seems that there are two different types of
inch-threads:
UNC and UNF. Does anyone know the right designation and size for such
srew?

Thanks,

Didi
Unless there is some strange insert in the camera's tripod socket or things
have changed the standard screw is 1/4-20.

Which means 20 threads per inch on a 0.25-inch diameter screw.

--
-Stephen H. Westin
Any information or opinions in this message are mine: they do not
represent the position of Cornell University or any of its sponsors.

"Dietmar Schrader" wrote in message
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Hello all,

I am seeking the right designation for a standard tripod-mount thread. I
have two Olympus OM2 and want to mount them together to make
stereoscopic pictures. But I did not found a single screw shop here in
germany, where one could sell me a screw with an inch-thread. I found an
online shop, but it seems that there are two different types of
inch-threads:
UNC and UNF. Does anyone know the right designation and size for such
srew?

Thanks,

Didi


1/4 inch whitworth (standard 20 thread pitch socket)

H.

Dietmar Schrader wrote:

Hello all,

I am seeking the right designation for a standard tripod-mount thread. I
have two Olympus OM2 and want to mount them together to make
stereoscopic pictures. But I did not found a single screw shop here in
germany, where one could sell me a screw with an inch-thread. I found an
online shop, but it seems that there are two different types of
inch-threads:
UNC and UNF. Does anyone know the right designation and size for such srew?

Thanks,

Didi

1/4-20 UNC

-Dave

In message , Dietmar Schrader
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Hello all,

I am seeking the right designation for a standard tripod-mount thread.
I have two Olympus OM2 and want to mount them together to make
stereoscopic pictures. But I did not found a single screw shop here in
germany, where one could sell me a screw with an inch-thread. I found
an online shop, but it seems that there are two different types of
inch-threads:
UNC and UNF. Does anyone know the right designation and size for such srew?

Thanks,

Didi

You need the 1/4" UNC.

UNC = unified coarse
UNF = unified fine

HTH
--
Alex Wilde
Motor Sport Photography -
http://www.cizeta.demon.co.uk

Dietmar Schrader wrote:
Hello all,

I am seeking the right designation for a standard tripod-mount thread. I
have two Olympus OM2 and want to mount them together to make
stereoscopic pictures. But I did not found a single screw shop here in
germany, where one could sell me a screw with an inch-thread. I found an
online shop, but it seems that there are two different types of
inch-threads:
UNC and UNF. Does anyone know the right designation and size for such srew?

Thanks,

Didi

Go to any camera shop that's been around a while: They probably have a
drawer full screws & things...


Chris