Zeiss Ercona I tripod socket?

[draka]

I have a newbie question: the tripod socket size for Ikontas (the W.German cousin of the Ercona) is 3/8" (0.95 cm). However, when I measured the inside diameter of the tripod socket, it is more like 0.75 cm. Before I order a 3/8" quick shoe, does anyone use tripods with the Ercona or know what size the socket should be?
Thanks.

p.s. The scale measurement works out well for the 1/4" (~0.6 cm) shoes, so that led to this rather silly question.

[JPD]

Originally Posted by draka

I have a newbie question: the tripod socket size for Ikontas (the W.German cousin of the Ercona) is 3/8" (0.95 cm). However, when I measured the inside diameter of the tripod socket, it is more like 0.75 cm. Before I order a 3/8" quick shoe, does anyone use tripods with the Ercona or know what size the socket should be?

It's correct. You're just measuring the tips of the female screw thread. The grooves are deeper.

I use a 3/8" to 1/4" adapter on my Ercona. It works fine.

[draka]

Aha! thanks for the drawing!