What the thread found

• Standard Panavision dovetail mounting screws are 10-32 size with 3/8 inch length for normal thickness dovetails
• Thicker dovetail plates may require 10-32 screws in 1/2 inch length instead
• Some alternative Panavision-compatible plates use 10-24 screws rather than the standard 10-32 size
• Stainless steel is a recommended material choice for these fasteners

Depends on

• The exact thickness threshold determining when to switch from 3/8 inch to 1/2 inch length is not clearly defined
• It is unclear whether PRO-style plates are considered standard or thick dovetails
• The discussion does not specify which manufacturers use 10-24 versus 10-32 specifications

Parts

Dovetail Plate

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