What the thread found

• The correct mounting screw for attaching a camera to the Merlin dovetail plate is a 1/4 inch diameter screw with approximately 1/4 inch of threads and a 1/2 inch diameter very thin head.
• If a screw is too long to properly seat the camera, it is likely the wrong part and should be replaced.
• The correct mounting screw can typically be purchased from a photo store for just a few dollars.

Depends on

• This specifically concerns the Canon 600D camera model on a Merlin stabilizer.
• The user purchased the equipment second-hand, so the condition and completeness of all original parts could not be verified.

Parts

Dovetail Plate

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