Tripod Mount / Camera Platform Plate — durable, foldable adapter for cameras and smart devices Key benefits - Universal mounting solution: Installs on most tripods, monopods and support rigs to hold cameras, DSLRs, smartphones and tablet PCs. - Saves space and simplifies setup: Foldable platform design makes storage and transport easier while providing a stable mounting surface when open. - Long-lasting and low maintenance: Molded plastic construction resists breaking and will not rust, reducing wear and the need for upkeep. - Ready for professional setups: Equipped with standard 1/4" and 3/8" screw holes so it directly accepts the majority of tripod heads, quick-release plates and other support accessories. Features and functions - Compatibility: Designed for use with cameras and DSLR cameras, and also suitable for smart devices such as smartphones and tablet PCs when used with appropriate clamps or adapters. - Dual screw sizes: Built-in 1/4" and 3/8" threaded holes allow direct attachment of most tripod types, monopod heads, camera platform plates and other support devices without extra adapters. - Foldable platform plate: Collapsible design reduces footprint for transport and storage; unfolds to provide a stable platform for mounting equipment. - Material and durability: Constructed from durable plastic that resists impact and does not rust, offering practical longevity for field and studio use. Practical use scenarios - Studio photography: Mount a DSLR on the platform plate and attach to a heavy-duty tripod or boom arm for portrait, product or tabletop shoots. - Mobile content creation: Combine a smartphone or tablet clamp with the platform to create a stable rig for livestreaming, vlogging or remote monitoring. - Outdoor and event shooting: Use with a monopod or compact tripod for run-and-gun situations where a lightweight, foldable platform speeds setup and teardown. What it solves - Eliminates the need to carry multiple adapter plates by providing both standard thread sizes in one unit. - Protects against corrosion and breakage common with metal parts in damp or outdoor conditions by using rust-resistant plastic. - Speeds transitions between devices and supports thanks to a compact, foldable design and broad compatibility. Notes - Use appropriate clamps or quick-release plates when mounting smartphones or tablets; the platform provides the threaded interface for support accessories. - Thread compatibility is standard 1/4" and 3/8"; no additional thread adapters are required for most tripod and head combinations.