2005Brackets/Widgets forum
Finding 3/8 inch camera mounting screws of custom lengths for camera plates
21 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- McMaster-Carr is a source for 3/8-16 Allen head stainless steel bolts that can be used as camera mounting screws and are significantly cheaper than specialized cinema equipment suppliers.
- XCS dovetail plates work well with 3/8-16 Allen head bolts due to their slot design.
- Standard hardware store screws typically have heads that are too tall to fit into shallow camera mounting plates, requiring specialized sources for low-profile head designs.
- 3/8-16 screws are available in various lengths including 1/2 inch and 1 inch options from cinema equipment suppliers.
- Anodized camera screws in custom colors are available from some European suppliers to help prevent kit mixing and are inexpensive.
Depends on
- The discussion references specific camera models and dovetail systems from the mid-2000s that may no longer be current.
- Supplier websites and contact information mentioned may no longer be active or accurate.
- Specific geometric requirements like 1/8 inch head height depend on individual camera plate designs and are not universal.