Kupo KS-081 Quick Release Adapter 1/4""""-20 Male Threaded (Top Mount)

Kupo KS-081 Quick Release Adapter 1/4"-20 Male Threaded (Top Mount) – Fast top mount for 1/4"-20 gear

The Kupo KS-081 is a 1/4"-20 male threaded top mount that forms part of the Kupo Quick Release System. It provides a straightforward way to connect lights, microphones, monitors, and other gear that use a 1/4"-20 socket. The adapter installs quickly and then engages with a spring-action quick release for fast mounting and dismounting.

How it works

First, you fasten the top mount to your device using the knurled locking ring. Then, the hex end of the KS-081 fits into the spring-action quick release. As a result, you can mount and remove compatible gear quickly and easily without additional tools.

Key features and compatibility

• Part of Kupo Quick Release System: Designed to integrate with Kupo’s quick release components.
• 1/4"-20 male top mount: Provides a standard threaded connection for cameras and accessories with 1/4"-20 sockets.
• Knurled locking ring: Fastens to lights, microphones, monitors, or other gear that have 1/4"-20 sockets.
• Hex end for quick release: The hex-shaped end fits into a spring-action quick release for rapid attachment and removal.
• Quick mounting and dismounting: Designed for efficient workflow when swapping accessories on set.

Use cases

Use the KS-081 whenever you need to secure small accessories that feature a 1/4"-20 socket and benefit from fast attachment. Typical examples include attaching lights, microphones, and on-camera monitors to a spring-action quick release plate or bracket.

FAQ

Question: What devices can I attach with the KS-081?
Answer: You can attach any device that features a 1/4"-20 socket, such as lights, microphones, and monitors. The adapter fastens to those sockets via the knurled locking ring.

Question: How does the adapter connect to a quick release?
Answer: The KS-081 has a hex end that fits into a spring-action quick release. After you secure the top mount to your device with the knurled locking ring, the hex end slides into the quick release for fast mounting and dismounting.

Question: Is the KS-081 part of a larger system?
Answer: Yes. The KS-081 is part of the Kupo Quick Release System and is designed to integrate with Kupo quick release components that accept the hex end.

Question: How do I install the adapter on my accessory?
Answer: Thread the KS-081 into the accessory’s 1/4"-20 socket and tighten using the knurled locking ring. Then insert the hex end into your spring-action quick release to mount the accessory quickly and securely.