Need Help With Nest Gimbal Head
Dec 26, 2019 21:51:15 #
I received for Christmas a Nest NT-530H Gimbal head and the threaded hole at the bottom of the device to connect to the tripod is larger then the standard tripod screw used to connect to the head. At least the tripods that I have. I thought that they were all standard. Does anyone have any experience with this? Did I receive the wrong equipment? Is there an adaptor that is needed? Advice please. Below is the link to the product where I got it at Camera Cottage in MT.
https://www.cameracottage.com/apps/webstore/products/show/6026071
https://www.cameracottage.com/apps/webstore/products/show/6026071
Dec 26, 2019 22:02:25 #
RowdyRay
Loc: MN
Most spendy ball heads come with an adapter. If not, you need something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Promaster-Tripod-Thread-Adapter-Pack/dp/B002MXO47I
There is probably better out there, this is just an example of what you need.
https://www.amazon.com/Promaster-Tripod-Thread-Adapter-Pack/dp/B002MXO47I
There is probably better out there, this is just an example of what you need.
Dec 26, 2019 22:04:05 #
shoelessjoe wrote:
I received for Christmas a Nest NT-530H Gimbal hea... (show quote)
Note it says standard 3/8", some small light weight tripods are 1/4" but some of them the stud is double ended, 1/4" on one end, unscrew it, flip over and put it back and the other end is 3/8".
My Nest head fit all my tripods right out of the box.
Dec 26, 2019 22:05:31 #
Dec 26, 2019 22:13:21 #
And if the tripod stud isn’t double ended, any photo supply store has inexpensive 1/4 to 3/8 adapters. You’d want a 1/4” female to 3/8 male adapter like this:
https://www.adorama.com/sr1069.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0ZHwBRCRARIsAK0Tr-qVrdIByseTBGJ5w-TVEwKUuNRMJH80w_HBaGSpirgdemVz46GNCg8aAjTzEALw_wcB
https://www.adorama.com/sr1069.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0ZHwBRCRARIsAK0Tr-qVrdIByseTBGJ5w-TVEwKUuNRMJH80w_HBaGSpirgdemVz46GNCg8aAjTzEALw_wcB
Dec 26, 2019 22:29:09 #
shoelessjoe wrote:
I received for Christmas a Nest NT-530H Gimbal hea... (show quote)
One thing that no one is addressing is that if your tripod only has a 1/4" stud, it may be too light duty to handle the head, camera and lens, and possibly a weight hung from the hook (if it has one). This may not end well. I would strongly suggest you consider more adequate tripod.
Dec 26, 2019 23:19:31 #
shoelessjoe wrote:
I received for Christmas a Nest NT-530H Gimbal hea... (show quote)
There is absolutely no way I would recommend using any gimbal head on a tripod with only a 1/4" mount thread. None are stable enough to support a gimbal head with any compatible lens mounted. There are also many tripods with 3/8" mount screws that are insufficient for such typical loads as well.
You can consider this statement as "straight from the horses mouth" so to speak.
Dec 26, 2019 23:51:20 #
Dear Sir:
you need a reducer that screws into the gimbal head bottom.
They sale them on e-bay or amazon. When ordering make sure your get buy 2 so you have a spare.
Listing on amazon is the following:
Standard 1/4"-20 Female to 3/8"- 16 Male screw adapter reducing bushing converter for DSL
get 4 bushings for $5.99
you need a reducer that screws into the gimbal head bottom.
They sale them on e-bay or amazon. When ordering make sure your get buy 2 so you have a spare.
Listing on amazon is the following:
Standard 1/4"-20 Female to 3/8"- 16 Male screw adapter reducing bushing converter for DSL
get 4 bushings for $5.99
Dec 27, 2019 09:05:55 #
shoelessjoe wrote:
I received for Christmas a Nest NT-530H Gimbal hea... (show quote)
Instead of a cheap brass bushing, I use this stainless steel version - much more stable/durable - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Steel-1-4-to-3-8-Rock-Steady-SS-Bushing-Adapter-Tripod-50mm-Diameter/221968149627?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372
I have seen some pretty good tripods with only a 1/4 fitter !
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Dec 27, 2019 13:55:15 #
shoelessjoe wrote:
I received for Christmas a Nest NT-530H Gimbal hea... (show quote)
Please tell us the make and model of the tripod you are trying to use this on. You may have a tripod that is not up to the task of supporting equipment that a gimbal head is designed to support.
Dec 27, 2019 14:25:26 #
shoelessjoe wrote:
I received for Christmas a Nest NT-530H Gimbal hea... (show quote)
Just get the proper tripod bushing ( I always have a bunch handy for just in case)!
Dec 27, 2019 15:33:48 #
It's immaterial weather the screw is 1/4" or 3/8" as long as they don't have the right length. The minimum length of the stud/screw should be 3/8" or even a tad longer.There should be a snug fit between gimbal head and tripod plate - this applies also to any ball head.
Dec 27, 2019 15:46:52 #
cascadejunkie wrote:
It's immaterial weather the screw is 1/4" or 3/8" as long as they don't have the right length. The minimum length of the stud/screw should be 3/8" or even a tad longer.There should be a snug fit between gimbal head and tripod plate - this applies also to any ball head.
I beg to differ. If the tripod comes with a small 1/4" screw, it's most likely to be a lightweight model not designed for a camera, lens, and gimbal head that is heavy and large. Putting $10,000 of equipment on a 1/4" screw seems a little chancy to me. My 500mm lens cost me 7k and my camera was over 3k and the gimbal head I've got was about $350. I weighed my camera, lens with 1.4x and battery grip and it was 15lbs plus the weight of the gimbal head. My tripod is rated at more than 40lbs so it makes me feel confident it can handle the equipments weight.
Dec 27, 2019 16:28:13 #
Most manufacturers supply a reduction bushing so you can mount it to the 1/4-20 threat of a standard tripod. Check your packing very carefully to make sure you won’t loose it if it’s there. Otherwise you can purchase one at B&H, it won’t break the bank.
WJH
WJH
Dec 27, 2019 16:45:59 #
Thank you all for the information provided. I will go over the information that all of you provided again and make a decision to go with the reducer screw or get a new tripod that is designed to accept the 3/8" opening directly.
The tripod is a Manfrotto 290 MT294A3.
The tripod is a Manfrotto 290 MT294A3.
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