Kupo KS-097LB Baby Ballhead Adapter With 3/8""""-16 X 29.5mm Long Bolt

Kupo KS-097LB Baby Ballhead Adapter — 3/8"-16 compatibility with 16mm socket and 28mm barrel

The Kupo KS-097LB Baby Ballhead Adapter lets you mount a ball head with a 3/8"-16 female thread to standard grip gears. It features a 16mm inside socket and a 28mm outside barrel, and it includes a 3/8"-16 x 29.5mm long bolt. The adapter uses a 49mm diameter aluminum plate and three locking set screws underneath to secure the ball head or other equipment and prevent rotation.

Key features

• Compatibility with ball heads that have a 3/8"-16 female thread.
• 16mm inside diameter (5/8") socket and 28mm outside diameter (1-1/8") barrel.
• Supplied with a 3/8"-16 x 29.5mm long bolt for attachment.
• 49mm diameter aluminum plate with three locking set screws underneath to fasten gear and stop rotation.
• Compact size and lightweight aluminum construction suitable for travel.
• Model identification: KS-097 / Baby Ball Head Adapter (KS-097LB).

Who this adapter is for

This adapter is intended for filmmakers and photographers who need to adapt a ball head with a 3/8"-16 female thread to grip gears or rigs that accept a 16mm socket / 28mm barrel interface. Its compact, lightweight aluminum build makes it easy to carry when you travel or work on location.

Included details and physical facts

The product specification below lists the measurable features and included hardware as provided by the manufacturer. No assumptions or additional performance claims are made beyond these facts.

Quick use notes

1. Place the ball head shaft into the 16mm socket and align the 3/8"-16 bolt through the ball head thread as required.
2. Tighten the three locking set screws underneath the 49mm plate to prevent rotation and secure the assembly.
3. Because the adapter is compact and made from lightweight aluminum, it is convenient to include in travel kits and on-location setups.

FAQ

Question: Which ball heads fit this adapter?
Answer: The adapter fits ball heads that accept a 3/8"-16 female thread and have a shaft compatible with a 16mm (5/8") socket and 28mm (1-1/8") barrel interface.

Question: Is the 3/8"-16 x 29.5mm bolt included?
Answer: Yes. The product specification lists a 3/8"-16 x 29.5mm long bolt as part of the adapter details.

Question: How does the adapter prevent rotation of the mounted head or equipment?
Answer: A 49mm diameter aluminum plate with three locking set screws underneath fastens the ball head or equipment and keeps it from rotating.

Question: Is this adapter suitable for travel?
Answer: The adapter is described as compact and made from lightweight aluminum, making it suitable for traveling and on-location use.