Camera srews?

[Splog]

Hi all

Does anyone know where I can buy the screws (1/4" manfrotto) that attach a camera base plate to the camera

Many thanks

 

[Lynton]

eBay????????

 

[Splog]

eBay????????

Thanks but none of my searches have found them :shrug:

 

[Ceejay]

Try

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_kw=1/4&_kw=camera&_kw=screw

Several different types or search 1/4 screws just make sure they are "whitworth thread"

C

 

[Splog]

Try

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_kw=1/4&_kw=camera&_kw=screw

Several different types or search 1/4 screws just make sure they are "whitworth thread"

C

Thanks for that There is one of the type I need listed at that link here

But £10 seems a bit (a lot) excessive There must be someone in the UK selling these

 

[paulminus273]

¼ whit and ¼ UNC are so similar that for every day use it makes no differance

 

[lostinfrance]

Try speed graphic

 

[Splog]

Try speed graphic

Thanks but none there either :shrug:

 

[tijuana taxi]

How about a complete camera that is listed as spares or repair on Ebay. Just had a look and there are some under a tenner with BIN incl postage

Sure you can pick one up even cheaper if you use the regular auction format

 

[Splog]

How about a complete camera that is listed as spares or repair on Ebay. Just had a look and there are some under a tenner with BIN incl postage

Sure you can pick one up even cheaper if you use the regular auction format

Thanks Rich I doubt I would get one with a camera! The screw I'm after is used to attach a Manfrotto quick release plate to the camera.

 

[Adeyb]

if you're not after removing it regularly (ie having the little loop for doing it up with your finger) a hardware store will have one that works, just dont get over enthusiastic with the spanner!

 

[dizidav]

Cheap tripod form Ebay, or cheap QR plate, and take the screw out.

Dave.

 

[Lynton]

is it manfrotto specific r a general 1/4 inch screw that goes through the base of the QR plate into the body thereby attaching the QR plate to the body........

Might be worth a cheeky call to Manfrotto UK, and if you strike lucky a chance one or two out in the post to you gratis..........


Just a thought......

 

[Splog]

Okay, thanks everyone for the suggestions It's a bit strange that these aren't easily available as it can't be just me who loses them This screw I need fits the MN501PL plate and several others and allows the plate to slide to balance the camera. Usually a 1/4" and 3/8" are supplied so you have to remove one or the other Calling manfrotto sounds like a good idea

Thanks again

 

[tijuana taxi]

Sorry, wrong end of the stick, thought you meant the bit that secured a camera base to the rest of the body

 

[Splog]

Sorry, wrong end of the stick, thought you meant the bit that secured a camera base to the rest of the body

Hey, no worries, I appreciate you trying to help

 

[cowasaki]

I bought a bag of them a while ago and still have lots PM me your address and I will send you a couple. You may need to cut them down to the length you want.

 

[Splog]

I bought a bag of them a while ago and still have lots PM me your address and I will send you a couple. You may need to cut them down to the length you want.

Cheers Darren I've managed to get some via a local mate but I really appreciate the offer

 

[cowasaki]

Cheers Darren I've managed to get some via a local mate but I really appreciate the offer

No probs, it's what we're like on here

 

[Splog]

No probs, it's what we're like on here