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Small metal adapter with threaded ends, silver finish

Kupo

Kupo 3/8"-16 Female to 5/8" Baby Stud Adapter 1/4"-20 Male studio

SKU CH-CP1Q-X8GBG

Converts a 3/8"-16 female mount to a 5/8" baby stud with a 1/4"-20 male thread for versatile studio rigging

  • Adapts 3/8"-16 stands to 5/8" baby stud for wider mounting options
  • 1/4"-20 male thread secures cameras and accessories directly
  • Weighs only .09 lb so it adds negligible heft to rigs
  • Works with Convi and Super Claw Clamps for clamp-based setups
  • Converts tripod tops to baby spigot mounts for flexible positioning

Studio Thread Adapter

The Kupo adapter bridges a 3/8"-16 female socket to a 5/8" baby stud and a 1/4"-20 male thread. It lets photographers and videographers mount lights, arms or rigs onto standard stand tops without carrying multiple converters. The single piece replaces a handful of loose couplers in a kit bag.

Load-Bearing Stability

The solid metal construction keeps the joint rigid when a light modifier or small monitor is cantilevered off the baby stud. No play develops after repeated tightening cycles on set. The .09 lb mass adds negligible leverage to a tripod head or clamp.

Replaces Improvised Stacks

It removes the need to chain a 3/8" to 1/4" reducer with a separate spigot, cutting two failure points from the rig. The jump is worth it whenever a baby-pin receiver must sit directly on a 3/8"-16 male post, such as on a Super Claw or suction-cup mount. Not for loads that exceed the baby stud's rated capacity or for 3/8"-16 only workflows.

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Price $5.99
Cheaper than about 99% of the 3,696 comparable items (median $57.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the adapter generate any heat or noise during extended studio use?

No, this is a passive metal adapter with no moving parts or electronics, so it produces zero heat or noise regardless of how long it stays mounted.

What existing gear must I already own to attach this adapter?

You need a stand, clamp or accessory with a 3/8"-16 male thread to receive the adapter's female bottom mount, plus any lighting head or rig that accepts a 5/8" baby stud or 1/4"-20 male thread on top.

Will it work with my older light stands that use 3/8"-16 threads?

Yes, the 3/8"-16 female bottom mount fits directly onto legacy stands using that thread, converting them to a 5/8" baby stud and 1/4"-20 male top for current accessories.

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