This Matthews Baby Pin Adapter is used to allow devices with a 3/8"-16 female thread to be mounted onto anything with a 5/8" Baby Pin. The Baby Pin is commonly used in the motion picture industry and can be found on everything including stands, rods, clips, clamps, and more.

Adapts 5/8" Stud to 3.8"-16 Male Thread

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. hello, will the female end of this adapter fit on the extension arm of a c-stand (non-grip head side) so I can mount a shockmount/shotgun mic? Thanks!

A: YES

Q: 2. How long is the 1/4-20 screw?

A: It is about 3/8s of an inch maybe a 1/2 inch. It is strong enough to hold the ICAN slider. The problem with the concept is that you only have one point of contact on each side of the slider. Not real a problem just an observation. Its strong enough to hold whatever weight your slder can hold.

Q: 3. Will this fit the new 2018 Westcott scrim jim frames? And is it 1 or 2 clamps in the package?

A: This is a single clamp which only works on the Natthews 1 frames. The Westcott Center Jaw Vise Grip B&H # WE1980 is the correct clamp for the Scrim Jim Cine frames.

Q: 4. Is this good for mounting a Camera to a C-Stand or what other options are available?

A: If mounting a camera to the clamp while it is attached to the column of a C-stand, you could use the Matthews Baby Ballhead Adapter B&H # MABBHA and ball head such as the Matthews BH-30 Ball Head B&H # MABH30. You can also use the Babt Ballhead Adapter on the top of the C-stand stud. Please see the following images below.

Q: 5. Can this C clamp be mounted securely to a round pipe?

A: Yes, the Matthews C - Clamp with securely adapt to round pipes.

Q: 6. Can this securely mount to the Matthews Hollywood baby jr light stand?

A: Yes, it fits any 5/8 baby pin with a 1/4-20 thread on the other end. It fits the babt pin both in line or perpendicular.

Q: 7. Can you remove the 3/8 male threads to make it female? or is it fixed?

A: The set screw is not designed to be removed. It is fixed into place with red locktite and would require a torch to loosen and remove.

Q: 8. Are these painted or are they bare metal? What type of steel is this made out of?

A: The finish on the Matthews C - Clamp with 2 Baby Pins - 10" is a bare finish.

Q: 9. Can this C clamp be securely mounted to a round pipe?

A: Yes, the Matthews C - Clamp with 2- 5/8" Baby Pins - 4" can adapt to round pipes.

Q: 10. Can I remove the screw and make it 1/4 20 female screw hole?

A: The Matthews 5/8" Baby Pin with 1/4"-20 Male Screw BH #MA7012 is fixed. For a female 1/4-20 thread on a baby stud you could use B&H # IMSRP112P.