Jinli 9700 Tripod

[exen]

ı found a tripod (Jinli 9700) I want to use it with my Zenit 122. But when i put my camera on the tripod's screw it is turning around itself. I couldn't put my camera. is it broken?

[Attila]

Tripods have different screw diameter. You need an adapter between your tripod and your camera.Take a look one in nearest camera shop.

[exen]

[bob955i]

Sounds like you either need a 3/8" male - 1/4" female adapter like this:

http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/prod.asp?i=4340&1=Hama+5120+Adaptor+-+1%2F4+Inner+to+3%2F8%22+Outer

Or since Rugift say the Zenit 122 has a 1/4" thread; you may need a 1/4" male - 3/8" female adapter instead.

Like this:

http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/prod.asp?i=4341&1=Hama+5121+Adaptor+-+3%2F8%22+Inner+to1%2F4%22+Outer

The first one is easy to get - as Attila says, any camera shop should have them. The second might be a bit more awkward so I would suggest you take your Zenit and tripod along to your nearest shop so they can help you directly.

I found your tripod but I can't really tell from the picture what the QR plate thread is although it looks big enough to maybe be 3/8".

http://www.chinahongmei.com/97-1.jpg

Only other thing that comes to mind is that the threaded insert in the camera body has come loose and is rotating.

[exen]

Thank you very much.