gwg Posted April 5, 2012 Share #1  Posted April 5, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) This maybe a newbie question, so apologies in advance:  I bought a second hand Leica Tabletop Tripod with the Leitz ballhead (the older model), like the one on this site: A Bag, Strap, & Tripod | Adam Marelli Photo  On top, where the camera goes, mine seems to have some sort of thread adapter that converts the tripod screw into a somewhat wider screw that older cameras used. Since I want to use it for my M8 I'm trying to remove this adapter but seem to be unable to do so - I've tried unscrewing the small screw on the side (I thought maybe that somehow held it in place) and tried it with pliers but to no avail.  I would be most grateful for any hints! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pico Posted April 5, 2012 Share #2 Â Posted April 5, 2012 That is actually a very clever setup. The wide (3/8") pushes down to become the smaller 1/4" mount. Â Try that before you mangle the thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwg Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share #3 Â Posted April 5, 2012 Wow, that is clever design!! Thank you very much for pointing it out - apparently it was too clever for me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted April 5, 2012 Share #4 Â Posted April 5, 2012 Wow, that is clever design!! Thank you very much for pointing it out - apparently it was too clever for me! Â Me too. I learned the hard way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted April 5, 2012 Share #5 Â Posted April 5, 2012 I bought mine 'used' some years ago and it has the red dot Leica symbol. The screw is the standard 1/4" fixed. It really is a super accessory, specially valuable when travelling and more versatile than many presume. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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