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**UncleVanya** · 03-08-2018, 02:04 PM

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Originally posted by csa

What about something like this?

Oben Reversible 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Mounting OB-1019

That could work - if the stud in the Moman is replaceable - but I would think this is the better option - it screws onto the existing 1/4" and then provides enough of a flat surface to snug against that should work for heads that can't use the flared adapter:

Manfrotto 088LBP Female Thread to Male Thread Adaptr 088LBP

**aslyfox** · 03-08-2018, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

That could work - if the stud in the Moman is replaceable - but I would think this is the better option - it screws onto the existing 1/4" and then provides enough of a flat surface to snug against that should work for heads that can't use the flared adapter:

Manfrotto 088LBP Female Thread to Male Thread Adaptr 088LBP

Desmond Rock Steady Stainless Steel 1/4"-20 to RSA B&H

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H6P4GCU?tag=pentaxforums-20&tag=amz-mkt-edg-us-...bit_pcomp_sav0

if these are the same thing, they are cheaper

**csa** · 03-08-2018, 02:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ron Boggs

Mine came a couple days ago. Not labeled Moman...labeled Manbily. They must have sold out of the Moman labeled product? Same item but different label.

Ron, the one I ordered today on EBay, was also Manbily, but has Moman on the leg. It was sold by Moman2017.

Manbily Mini Table Tripod MT-01 Compact Camera ball head Phone Stand | eBay

**UncleVanya** · 03-08-2018, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

Desmond Rock Steady Stainless Steel 1/4"-20 to RSA B&H

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H6P4GCU?tag=pentaxforums-20&tag=amz-mkt-edg-us-...bit_pcomp_sav0

if these are the same thing, they are cheaper

Yup. Plus the 3/8 screw appears more solid.

**aslyfox** · 03-09-2018, 04:57 AM

be advised

I tried the adjustment device that came with the tripod and used it to mount a promaster gimbal

no problem

until I took the gimbal off

the adjustment device remained on the tripod and I was having great difficulty, I couldn't remove it

in frustration, I attached the gimbal again and this time when I got the combo apart, I managed to have the adjustment device remain inserted into the gimbal.

I then used a flat blade screw driver to twist it out of the gimbal

cmohr · 03-09-2018, 06:14 AM

I just ordered one of these from Amazon dot au, should be here in a couple of days.
I have a few different 1/4 to 3/8 adapters already, I too am wanting to use with a gimbal head.
Crikey, rated at 80kg I could put the FA*600/F4 ON there.

Also, grabbed the matching ballhead, you can't have too many ballheads I always say.

UserAccessDenied · 03-09-2018, 06:43 AM

Wow, I'm glad my review has resonated with a few members here...
I'm seriously blow away by this tripod!

I took it to the beach the other day for some long exposure shots and did a bit of macro in the garden and it was nice to not have to break out the big full-sized tripod for these shots.

I agree with everyone on the thread adapter being kind of cheap... It broke when I tried to remove it from my ballhead and I have to use needle nose pliers to get the pieces out.

I might get the Desmond adapter someone just posted a link to above - that thing looks perfect!

Hope everyone enjoys!

Also, yes my tripod came in with the label Manbily but it was purchased from Moman.
It's the same exact tripod just a different branding.

Cheers all!

vonBaloney · 03-09-2018, 06:57 AM

Mine says "Moman" (came from Amazon). As far as the thread adapter I have a bunch of them so it isn't an issue but the one that came with this worked fine in my Acratech ballhead but I had trouble getting it out because the notches on the head were so far apart that that my screwdriver couldn't reach both sides, which is weird. (I carry a stubby flathead screwdriver with a very wide driver for these things.) Had to use the back edge of a knife to get it turning -- maybe a quarter or penny would have worked, have to try that.

**csa** · 03-09-2018, 11:43 AM

Hearing that there might be a problem, I just ordered the Desmond adaptor off of EBay. I think it will be more secure, and of course much easier to remove, when needed.

Thanks for the links!

Dang, to OP and those providing the links should get a commission!

Kind of nice that a few of us will have this unit, so we can offer suggestions, etc.

**UncleVanya** · 03-09-2018, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

be advised

I tried the adjustment device that came with the tripod and used it to mount a promaster gimbal

no problem

until I took the gimbal off

the adjustment device remained on the tripod and I was having great difficulty, I couldn't remove it

in frustration, I attached the gimbal again and this time when I got the combo apart, I managed to have the adjustment device remain inserted into the gimbal.

I then used a flat blade screw driver to twist it out of the gimbal

Can you clarify what the "adjustment device" is? I'm not following you fully. Maybe pictures? You could always edit a jpg from an online site and draw on top of it to indicate what part came off.

vonBaloney · 03-09-2018, 01:09 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Can you clarify what the "adjustment device" is? I'm not following you fully. Maybe pictures? You could always edit a jpg from an online site and draw on top of it to indicate what part came off.

1/4->3/8 bushing adapter

**gaweidert** · 03-09-2018, 02:29 PM

Well I just ordered this too with the ball head plus two 1/4" to 3/8" adapters. I have a use for the second one. Nice thing is that my cash back award on my credit card paid for most of the order.

**aslyfox** · 03-09-2018, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Can you clarify what the "adjustment device" is? I'm not following you fully. Maybe pictures? You could always edit a jpg from an online site and draw on top of it to indicate what part came off.

the tripod comes with an adapter

amazon.com : Tripod for DSLR Camera and Gimbal Stabilizer with 1/4 and 3/8 Screw Mount, Camera Tripod with Max Load of 80 kg, CNC Aluminum, Moman Minipod : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

look at third photo

**UncleVanya** · 03-09-2018, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

the tripod comes with an adapter

amazon.com : Tripod for DSLR Camera and Gimbal Stabilizer with 1/4 and 3/8 Screw Mount, Camera Tripod with Max Load of 80 kg, CNC Aluminum, Moman Minipod : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

look at third photo

I am aware of the adapter and had talked about an alternate style earlier. But the wording used confused me. I'm caught up now. Lol.

**csa** · 03-09-2018, 03:42 PM

Yes, I changed my order from 1 to 2, on the adapters. I don't foresee any problems with these "Desmond" type adapters.

03-09-2018, 04:57 AM	#35
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	be advised I tried the adjustment device that came with the tripod and used it to mount a promaster gimbal no problem until I took the gimbal off the adjustment device remained on the tripod and I was having great difficulty, I couldn't remove it in frustration, I attached the gimbal again and this time when I got the combo apart, I managed to have the adjustment device remain inserted into the gimbal. I then used a flat blade screw driver to twist it out of the gimbal Last edited by aslyfox; 03-09-2018 at 06:29 AM.

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03-08-2018, 02:04 PM	#31
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by csa What about something like this? Oben Reversible 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Mounting OB-1019 That could work - if the stud in the Moman is replaceable - but I would think this is the better option - it screws onto the existing 1/4" and then provides enough of a flat surface to snug against that should work for heads that can't use the flared adapter: Manfrotto 088LBP Female Thread to Male Thread Adaptr 088LBP

03-08-2018, 02:26 PM	#32
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by UncleVanya That could work - if the stud in the Moman is replaceable - but I would think this is the better option - it screws onto the existing 1/4" and then provides enough of a flat surface to snug against that should work for heads that can't use the flared adapter: Manfrotto 088LBP Female Thread to Male Thread Adaptr 088LBP Desmond Rock Steady Stainless Steel 1/4"-20 to RSA B&H https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H6P4GCU?tag=pentaxforums-20&tag=amz-mkt-edg-us-...bit_pcomp_sav0 if these are the same thing, they are cheaper

03-08-2018, 02:36 PM - 1 Like	#33
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by Ron Boggs Mine came a couple days ago. Not labeled Moman...labeled Manbily. They must have sold out of the Moman labeled product? Same item but different label. Ron, the one I ordered today on EBay, was also Manbily, but has Moman on the leg. It was sold by Moman2017. Manbily Mini Table Tripod MT-01 Compact Camera ball head Phone Stand \| eBay

03-08-2018, 03:04 PM	#34
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	Originally posted by Aslyfox Desmond Rock Steady Stainless Steel 1/4"-20 to RSA B&H https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H6P4GCU?tag=pentaxforums-20&tag=amz-mkt-edg-us-...bit_pcomp_sav0 if these are the same thing, they are cheaper Yup. Plus the 3/8 screw appears more solid.

03-09-2018, 06:14 AM	#36
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	I just ordered one of these from Amazon dot au, should be here in a couple of days. I have a few different 1/4 to 3/8 adapters already, I too am wanting to use with a gimbal head. Crikey, rated at 80kg I could put the FA*600/F4 ON there. Also, grabbed the matching ballhead, you can't have too many ballheads I always say.

03-09-2018, 06:43 AM	#37
UserAccessDenied Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,677 Original Poster	Wow, I'm glad my review has resonated with a few members here... I'm seriously blow away by this tripod! I took it to the beach the other day for some long exposure shots and did a bit of macro in the garden and it was nice to not have to break out the big full-sized tripod for these shots. I agree with everyone on the thread adapter being kind of cheap... It broke when I tried to remove it from my ballhead and I have to use needle nose pliers to get the pieces out. I might get the Desmond adapter someone just posted a link to above - that thing looks perfect! Hope everyone enjoys! Also, yes my tripod came in with the label Manbily but it was purchased from Moman. It's the same exact tripod just a different branding. Cheers all!

03-09-2018, 06:57 AM	#38
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Mine says "Moman" (came from Amazon). As far as the thread adapter I have a bunch of them so it isn't an issue but the one that came with this worked fine in my Acratech ballhead but I had trouble getting it out because the notches on the head were so far apart that that my screwdriver couldn't reach both sides, which is weird. (I carry a stubby flathead screwdriver with a very wide driver for these things.) Had to use the back edge of a knife to get it turning -- maybe a quarter or penny would have worked, have to try that.

03-09-2018, 11:43 AM	#39
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Hearing that there might be a problem, I just ordered the Desmond adaptor off of EBay. I think it will be more secure, and of course much easier to remove, when needed. Thanks for the links! Dang, to OP and those providing the links should get a commission! Kind of nice that a few of us will have this unit, so we can offer suggestions, etc.

03-09-2018, 12:39 PM	#40
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	Originally posted by Aslyfox be advised I tried the adjustment device that came with the tripod and used it to mount a promaster gimbal no problem until I took the gimbal off the adjustment device remained on the tripod and I was having great difficulty, I couldn't remove it in frustration, I attached the gimbal again and this time when I got the combo apart, I managed to have the adjustment device remain inserted into the gimbal. I then used a flat blade screw driver to twist it out of the gimbal Can you clarify what the "adjustment device" is? I'm not following you fully. Maybe pictures? You could always edit a jpg from an online site and draw on top of it to indicate what part came off.

03-09-2018, 01:09 PM - 1 Like	#41
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Originally posted by UncleVanya Can you clarify what the "adjustment device" is? I'm not following you fully. Maybe pictures? You could always edit a jpg from an online site and draw on top of it to indicate what part came off. 1/4->3/8 bushing adapter

03-09-2018, 02:29 PM	#42
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Well I just ordered this too with the ball head plus two 1/4" to 3/8" adapters. I have a use for the second one. Nice thing is that my cash back award on my credit card paid for most of the order.

03-09-2018, 03:30 PM	#43
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by UncleVanya Can you clarify what the "adjustment device" is? I'm not following you fully. Maybe pictures? You could always edit a jpg from an online site and draw on top of it to indicate what part came off. the tripod comes with an adapter amazon.com : Tripod for DSLR Camera and Gimbal Stabilizer with 1/4 and 3/8 Screw Mount, Camera Tripod with Max Load of 80 kg, CNC Aluminum, Moman Minipod : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20& look at third photo

03-09-2018, 03:36 PM	#44
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	Originally posted by Aslyfox the tripod comes with an adapter amazon.com : Tripod for DSLR Camera and Gimbal Stabilizer with 1/4 and 3/8 Screw Mount, Camera Tripod with Max Load of 80 kg, CNC Aluminum, Moman Minipod : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20& look at third photo I am aware of the adapter and had talked about an alternate style earlier. But the wording used confused me. I'm caught up now. Lol.

03-09-2018, 03:42 PM	#45
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Yes, I changed my order from 1 to 2, on the adapters. I don't foresee any problems with these "Desmond" type adapters.

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