mounting Zorki 1 onto a tripod

[mnmleung]

G'day
I am getting a tripod-mount wrist strap http://www.electricedge.com/gordy_s_straps/store/wrist-tripod/index.htm for my Zorki 1. I notice the tripod "socket" is too large for my tripod. Does anyone know what the size is?

I notice Gordy has a 3/8 tripod reducer bushing 3/8. Would that work? Or would you have other suggestions? Thank you.

[Gordon Coale]

Yes, it will work.

[Roger Hicks]

There are broadly only two sizes: 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch. Adapters are readily available. I habitually carry one on my key-chain in case I need it.

('Broadly' because there are a few very old cameras, all wooden as far as I know, that have neither 1/4 nor 3/8. But 1/4 and 3/8 are safe bets).

Historically, since the late 19th century, 3/8 inch is the agreed international standard but the British and Americans tended to ignore this even in the 1930s and 1/4 inch is now the de facto standard.

Cheers,

R.

[wolves3012]

The Zorki 1 is definitely a 3/8" socket and a 3/8-1/4" adaptor will work fine.

[mnmleung]

Thanks for your replies: I have ordered a Gordy strap for my Zorki 1. Ming

[dll927]

That adapter must be awfully thin, since the difference between 1/4 and 3/8 is only 1/8. I assume it screws into the tripod socket or onto the tripod bushing, meaning it is threaded. Quite a feat.