Manfrotto 179 16mm Female Adapter 3/8 with disc

The Manfrotto 179 is a heavy-duty 16 mm (5/8 Baby) female receiver adapter featuring a captive locking thumb-screw, a protruding 3/8-16 male screw, and a large 80 mm disc base. This classic stand-to-head adapter securely fits over any Baby stud, providing a solid 3/8 mounting point and compatibility with Manfrotto geared heads, lateral arms, or any accessory requiring a stable disc interface.

Widely used in professional studios, the 16 mm female socket slides over standard Baby pins and locks in place with the thumb-screw. The top includes a 3/8-16 male screw and an 80 mm diameter disc that prevents over-rotation, ensuring a secure footprint similar to that of a 400/405/410 geared head or 131DDB side arm.

Key Features

• 5/8 (16 mm) Baby female receiver with captive thumb-screw
• 3/8-16 male screw on top
• Large 80 mm diameter disc base (same as Manfrotto geared heads)
• Perfect for lateral arms, geared heads, and Super Clamp rigs
• Machined aluminum construction
• Industry-standard Baby-to-3/8 with 80 mm disc adapter