What the thread found

• A single screw cannot pass through both a dovetail and a thick steel plate into a camera, requiring two separate fastening points instead
• Steel weight plates should have countersunk holes so bolt heads sit flush with the plate surface
• Threaded holes are tapped directly into the steel plate for camera mounting, while separate holes accommodate dovetail plate attachment
• A half-inch thick steel plate measuring approximately 5 by 10 inches with recessed bolt holes provides adequate weight for stabilization
• Hardware store bolts in standard sizes can be used for weight plate assembly rather than specialized camera equipment fasteners

Depends on

• The discussion involves dovetail mounting specific to one camera or brand, limiting applicability to other systems
• Specific weight requirements and dimensions are based on individual project needs
• No detailed technical specifications provided for bolt lengths or other precise measurements

Gear in this thread

Zephyrcatalog

Parts

Dovetail Plate

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