2016Camera Stage/Donkey Box forum
Sources for camera mounting hardware and tripod plate screws
What the thread found
- B&H Photo Video carries a selection of camera mounting hardware including leg assembly parts and accessories
- Specialty camera equipment manufacturers produce shoulder bolts and baseplate screws in various sizes including 3/8" and 1/4-20 specifications
- Some camera screw suppliers focus on specific applications like Steadicam dovetails with shorter screw designs
- Industrial hardware suppliers may be needed to find camera screws with long unthreaded shafts designed to clear plate thickness
- Weight plates and practice cages are available alongside mounting hardware from specialty suppliers
Depends on
- Film-world camera retailers often lack comprehensive specifications and varying lengths of mounting hardware
- Exact measurements and specifications were not provided in the discussion
- Availability and current product listings may have changed since 2016
Parts
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