This 1/4"-20 Mount from FLM provides an attachment point for cameras, spotting scopes, or accessories that feature a 1/4"-20 female accessory thread. Designed for use with quick release plates that can accommodate a fastener with a counterbore head, it is constructed from stainless steel and includes a slotted drive for easy installation or removal using a compatible flat head screwdriver or coin.

This mount is compatible with FLM QRP-series quick release plates. Either an FLM 1/4"-20 mount or and FLM 3/8"-16 mount that is identical to the FLM mount provided with a QRP-series quick release plate and includes a slotted drive as well as a 5/32 hex socket is separately-available.

Stainless Steel Construction

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The FLM CB-18 18mm Ballhead is rated to support 13.2 lbs. Has anyone used it with a full-frame DSLR?

A: Yes, I have used it with Nikon D4 and 24-70mm f2.8 lens, 70-200mm f4 and holds very good.

Q: 2. Would the peak design base plate on my camera fit this clamp?

A: The FLM 55GX Centerball Tripod Head with SRB-60 QR Clamp takes Arca-Type compatible plates. So yes, a Peak Design Quick Release plate such as the Peak Design PL-S-3 Standard Plate will work.

Q: 3. Is able to hold Manfrotto RC2 plate ?

A: As the RC2 is not Arca-compatible, it will not work with the FLM QLB-80 Quick Release Clamp.

Q: 4. Will this clamp modify a FLM CB-32 head to have a Quick Disconnect system?

A: Hi,Yes it will, but you should observe that the safety pin is for FLM plates and not necessarily compatible with other Area-Swiss plates. I own a RSS L-plate for the Oly OM-D E-MII and the pin is annoying. Perhaps the pin could be knocked out. You could also consider a RSS QR instead. Google that combination. Either way you should apply a locking glue to keep it securely in place. FLM has a guide for that.

Q: 5. Is the female 1/4 ( where the head attaches to the light stand or similar)?

A: The base and the top mount are both 1/4 20 threads. It would have to be attached to a light stand with a 1/4 20 thread.

Q: 6. What is the base diameter of this ball head?

A: We measured the FLM CB-18E at 30.5mm / 1.201".

Q: 7. How many screws are in this package?

A: This item will only be one screw per package.

Q: 8. What is the diameter of the ball?

A: The ball sphere diameter of the FLM 55GX Centerball Tripod Head is 2.2" or 55 mm.

Q: 9. I want to attach this unit to a Giotto QU305 mini tripod. Do I need an adapter to attach? It seems both units are 1/4 . Or, am I wrong?. Please advise

A: You can attach the CB-18E Centerball Head to the Giotto QU305 mini tripod: they have the same thread size.

Q: 10. What is the spacing of the bottom mount holes in millimeters? Curious if this can be direct-mounted to Arri plates.

A: The FLM QLB-80 quick release clamp has each of the mounting points spaced 12mm apart.