{"product_id":"3-8-to-1-4-adapter-aluminium-tripod","title":"3\/8 to 1\/4 Adapter – Aluminium Tripod Thread Converter for 360° Cameras","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"toc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn this page:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#who\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#features\"\u003eFeatures in detail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#compatibility\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#guide\"\u003eBuilding a 360° camera support rig\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#setup\"\u003eSetup and use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#care\"\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shipping\"\u003eShipping, returns and warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"overview\"\u003e3\/8\" to 1\/4\" tripod thread adapter: overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aluminium \u003cstrong\u003e3\/8 to 1\/4 adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e converts a 3\/8\" female tripod thread into a 1\/4\" male thread, so you can mount a 360° camera or other 1\/4\" accessory on a 3\/8\" tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium keeps it strong yet light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits Manfrotto tripod models 806, 809 and 816.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"who\"\u003eWho the 3\/8\" to 1\/4\" tripod thread adapter is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone mixing pro tripods with 1\/4\" cameras or accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirtual-tour and real-estate photographers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional 360° video crews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvent and wedding videographers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel creators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction documentation teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"features\"\u003eFeatures in detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3\/8\" to 1\/4\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAluminium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManfrotto fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e806, 809, 816.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTiny\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep in any bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVersatile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCameras and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"compatibility\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with Manfrotto 806, 809 and 816 tripods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"guide\"\u003eBuilding a 360° camera support rig\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy 360° supports are different.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 360° camera sees everything around it, including the tripod. Good 360° supports are therefore thin, low-profile and placed directly under the lenses, so the support falls into the nadir (the blind spot below the camera) and can be patched out easily in editing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase + pole is the usual combination.\u003c\/strong\u003e A small, low tripod base keeps the legs out of frame, and an extension pole lifts the camera to eye level (about 150–170 cm) or higher for overviews. Check that base and pole are compatible and that the load rating covers your camera, especially at full height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the thread.\u003c\/strong\u003e Consumer 360° cameras use a 1\/4\" thread; heavier professional cameras and many tripods use 3\/8\". Adapters and dual-thread tips let one rig carry both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"setup\"\u003eSetup and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew the adapter into the 3\/8\" socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the 1\/4\" camera on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that everything is fitted securely and works as expected before your next session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"care\"\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTighten screws and clamps before each session, check for cracks or slipping, and never exceed the mount's load or clamp range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConversion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8\" female to 1\/4\" male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManfrotto 806, 809, 816 tripods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"shipping\"\u003eShipping, returns and warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on orders worldwide. Orders are prepared and dispatched within 1–3 business days and typically arrive within 4–8 business days in total, with tracking sent by email. Customs or public holidays can occasionally add a few days, and some items ship directly from our supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReturns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have 14 days from delivery to return the product for a refund, for any reason. It must be new, unused and in its original packaging with all accessories and documents. Contact us at metanexusxr@gmail.com with your order number to start the return. Consumables such as face cushions, foam pads or batteries showing wear cannot be refunded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeadsets and original accessories bought from our store are covered by a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects. If anything goes wrong, email us your order number and a short description or photo and we will handle the claim with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich tripods?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManfrotto 806, 809 and 816.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a genuine product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a genuine Manfrotto product; Manfrotto is a specialist maker of tripods and camera supports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does it do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt lets a 3\/8\" tripod take a 1\/4\" camera or accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping is free worldwide. Orders are dispatched within 1–3 business days and usually arrive within 4–8 business days in total, with tracking by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I return it if it is not right for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, within 14 days of delivery, as long as it is new, unused and in its original packaging. Email metanexusxr@gmail.com with your order number to start a return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects on products bought from our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vr-accessories\"\u003eVR and 360° accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vr-glasses\"\u003eVR headsets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manfrotto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60965237031246,"sku":"XON-415","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/0263\/2526\/files\/adaptador-tripode-manfrotto-f3-8-m1-4.jpg?v=1790446847","url":"https:\/\/metanexusxr.com\/products\/3-8-to-1-4-adapter-aluminium-tripod","provider":"Metanexus XR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}