Hasselblad 500C/M - Tripod Socket: 1/4"-20 or 3/8"?

Jager

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• Mar 2, 2015

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Can someone please confirm for me the size of the tripod socket on a Hasselblad 500C/M?

I assumed it would be the standard 1/4"-20, but see that Really Right Stuff lists two plates, one in that size and one in 3/8", for Hasselblad.

Thanks in advance...

Jeff

 

mike c

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• Mar 2, 2015

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My 500CM has both,1/4 and 3/8".

 

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• Mar 2, 2015

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They can vary and the position of each size can vary; the problem is getting a plate that fits the base dimensionally with the right size screw in the right place. I have 3 different plates.

 

jspillane

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• Mar 2, 2015

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Mine has a 3/8" socket. I have a 3/8 to 1/4-20 adapter I use in it (came with the body).

 

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Jager

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• Mar 2, 2015

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Thanks, guys. My camera only has a single tripod hole. I verified it with the 1/4"-20 from one of my other plates and, although it threads, there definitely is a bit of slop. 3/8" it is.

I called Really Right Stuff (really great folks) and Emily helped me out, modifying my order.

Appreciate the help!

Jeff

 

mike c

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The threads on my 1/4 x 20 are worn out so had to put a 1/4x20 threaded insert in the 3/8" hole. Did not know they had many styles of plates for the 500 CM.


Mike