![]() For example, buying a tripod head and tripod from the same manufacturer usually means compatible thread and mounting standards.īeware of the equipment range trap. Quality manufacturers are aware of this compatibility of threads. Manufacturer awareness – consumer awareness Larger/heavier fittings, pro-cameras and heavy lens mountings may take the larger photography thread size… Most cameras are fitted with a hole to take a photography thread size of 1/4in – 20 UNC thread. The Standard ISO 1222:2010 Photography – Tripod connections allows for the same fit in metric size. The camera thread is a UNC specification for a ‘coarse’ thread. It’s published by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). These are set out under the ‘Unified Thread Standard’ (UTS). Well here are the details you want… Universal Photography Thread Size Table Diameter inch ![]() To fit things to photo-equipment you will need to know the photography thread size(s). It is used on your tripod and a range of other photographic mountings. You need to know the size of that screw thread into the bottom of your camera. You need to know something before you start buying your kit. The 1/4 – 20 UNC thread (right) is the standard on most consumer cameras. On the right a 1/4 inch 20 UNC thread for a removable tripod top. On the left 3/8 inch 16 UNC thread on a Manfrotto camera mount. Standard tripod thread sizes and camera thread sizes… these are standard throughout the world.
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