Explore Scientific Camera Dovetail Plate

Video Description The Explore Scientific Camera Dovetail Plate is designed to make it easy to attach a camera to a standard astronomical tripod Vixen-style saddle plate. The Camera Dovetail Plate has three slots which can be used to mount a camera. The device comes with a standard ¼-20 bolt installed in one of the slots. Installed onto the ¼-20 bolt is a 3/8-16 adapter, which is a European standard. To use the ¼-20 bolt, simply unscrew the 3/8-16 adapter. Be sure to put it a safe place in case you ever need to use it. The Camera Dovetail Plate also comes with a spring-loaded pin, which is used on some cameras and camera foot plates. To move the ¼-20 bolt from one slot to another, ensure the 3/8-16 adapter is removed, then slide the bolt to the end of the slot that is wider. Using the swivel handle on the bolt, unscrew the bolt. It may be helpful to press down from the top while unscrewing from the bottom. Once the ¼-20 bolt is removed, place it in the desired slot, where the end is