Matthews has created the handy Baby Ball Head Adapter to allow you to mount any ball head with a threaded 3/8" tap to any piece of baby 5/8" or junior 1 1/8" hardware such as light stands or clamps with studs. The adapter is made of strong 6061 T-6 aluminum and features a large ergonomic handle.
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Key Features
- Mounts Ball head to 5/8" or 1 1/8" Stud
Matthews has created the handy Baby Ball Head Adapter to allow you to mount any ball head with a threaded 3/8" tap to any piece of baby 5/8" or junior 1 1/8" hardware such as light stands or clamps with studs. The adapter is made of strong 6061 T-6 aluminum and features a large ergonomic handle.
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Matthews 415173 Reviews
Rigging Wonder
By Matthew
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-01-22
Alright, so the basic, intended use of these little adapters is pretty apparent. What they do for me is open up solutions for lots of other kinds of rigging with cameras and lightweight needs. Using them as starters to rig camera centric tools has been super helpful. I have built a stand based teleprompter unit to unload the prompter head from the camera for quicker set-up and easier on the camera team. They are really a great tool for so many different kinds of applications.
solid and sturdy
By Ben
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-12-04
I'm using this on a baby pin extension arm. It's heavy and made of thick metal. I feel confident that this adapter will carry a lot of weight and last me a long time. You should know that it will probably leave some of the baby pin exposed below if it's standard length. Not an issue for me.
See any errors on this page?
how much weight will this support?
how much weight will this support?
The weak link will be the stand or the head used. You will need to make sure those items are rated adequately for your job.
Date published: 2020-12-03
can I use this to mount a matthews slider stand ...
can I use this to mount a matthews slider stand to a Syrp magic carpet pro?
The Baby Ball Head Adapter will allow the slider to mount into the Matthews Slider Stand Junior Reciever as well as a standard 5/8” Baby Pin. You will need one for each end of the slider. B&H Part Number: MABBHA Matthews Part Number:415173
Date published: 2020-10-27
What is the diameter of the plate that the 3/8" ...
What is the diameter of the plate that the 3/8" thread is mounted on?
The plate/base diameter is 2 1/4".
Date published: 2020-09-11
Has anyone tried to compare this adapter with the ...
Has anyone tried to compare this adapter with the one from Kupo? (Kupo Baby Ball Head Adapter
BH #KUKG014212). What is the plus and minus of this Matthews adapter - versus the one from Kupo?
Both adapters are high quality. The Kupo has two threaded spots to tighten it down which could help if the stand you have has a notch in a place that does not line up with the Matthews.
Date published: 2024-06-15
question
How long is the 3/8 thread?
I just confirmed wit manufacture, it's 3/8 - 16. Hope that helps
Date published: 2018-08-28
question
is the thread length adjustable.. one said half inch.. description in demo video says welded solid?
The threads are held in with red lock tight if you want to change size heat with torch or heat gun.
Date published: 2021-01-11