Manfrotto 273 5/8 Survey Adapter

The Manfrotto 273 5/8 Survey Adapter is a precision-machined aluminium converter that transforms a standard 3/8-16 tripod or stand thread into a 5/8-11 stud, allowing seamless mounting of surveying instruments, theodolites, total stations, GPS antennas, or laser levels onto photographic tripods and stands.

The Manfrotto 273 is a robust, lightweight adapter that bridges the gap between the 3/8-16 thread commonly found on camera tripods and the 5/8-11 standard used in surveying instruments. Machined from solid aluminium with a black anodized finish, it features a 3/8 female thread on the bottom for secure attachment to any tripod tops or columns and a precisely turned 5/8-11 male stud on top. The compact, low-profile design adds virtually no extra height while providing a rock-solid connection for heavy optical and laser devices in field or studio environments.

Key Features

• Instantly converts 3/8 tripod thread to industry-standard 5/8-11 surveying stud
• Enables use of total stations, theodolites, rotary lasers, and GPS receivers on photo tripods
• Precision CNC-machined from a single block of aluminium for maximum strength
• Low-profile design maintains stability and minimizes added height
• Durable black anodized finish

• Material: Aluminium
• Bottom attachment: 3/8-16 female thread
• Top attachment: 5/8-11 male stud
• Weight: 0.4 kg (0.88 lbs)
• Colour: Black