SmallRig Cold Shoe Mount (2-pack, product 2060) screw size
M2.5 · length not stated in the sources
SmallRig Cold Shoe Mount (2-pack, product 2060) takes M2.5 metric screws. None of the sources we found gives an exact length, so measure the original before you order.
The record covers product page states the cold shoe 'could attach camera accessories with 1/4"-20 and M2.5 threads, such as cage, cold shoe block, and so on'.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from smallrig.com.
An M2.5 screw is 2.5 mm in diameter with a 0.45 mm pitch, tapped with a 2.05 mm drill; imperial look-alike: #3-48 / #4-40 (2.51 / 2.84 mm) — #4-40 is the common US stand-in and it will NOT thread in.
SmallRig Cold Shoe Mount (2-pack, product 2060) screw specifications
One row per fitment record. Head, drive are shown only where the source states them; pitch is the ISO coarse pitch for the thread.
| Thread | Length | Pitch | Head | Drive | Where it goes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | not stated | 0.45 mm | not stated | not stated | Product page states the cold shoe 'could attach camera accessories with 1/4"-20 and M2.5 threads, such as cage, cold shoe block, and so on' | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Product page states the cold shoe 'could attach camera accessories with 1/4"-20 and M2.5 threads, such as cage, cold shoe block, and so on'
pitch 0.45 mm · tap 2.05 mm · clearance 2.9 mm · PH1 / Torx T8
How to check the screw before you buy
- Do not confuse metric mounting screws with the 1/4-20 or 3/8-16 tripod threads that cameras and clamps also carry.
- Diameter: across the threads an M2.5 screw measures about 2.5 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.45 mm from one thread crest to the next (22.22 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
- Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M2.5 heads take PH1 for Phillips and T8 for Torx, and a 2 mm hex key for socket heads; a bit that fits loosely will cam out and strip the head.
- Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M2.5 is about 45-70 N·cm into metal threads and 20-35 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M2.5
- Projector optics and fan screws often step down to M2.5 while the outer covers use M3 - do not reuse cover screws inside the light engine.
- M2.5 pitch is 0.45mm vs M3's 0.5mm and M2's 0.4mm — forcing the wrong one strips plastic bosses instantly.
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The same screw also fits
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- SmallRig camera cages and rigs also M2.5
- Camera hot shoe base plate also M2.5
- SmallRig 4261 cage (Nikon Z f) also M2.5
- Wooden Camera bolt-on accessory plate adapter also M2.5
- Camera lens mount flange also M2.5
- SmallRig CCP2646 cage (Lumix GH5/GH5 II/GH5S) also M2.5
- SmallRig CCP2525 cage (Panasonic S5) also M2.5
- Tripod head quick-release plate lock also M2.5
Questions about SmallRig Cold Shoe Mount (2-pack, product 2060) screws
- What size screw does SmallRig Cold Shoe Mount (2-pack, product 2060) use?
- M2.5 for product page states the cold shoe 'could attach camera accessories with 1/4"-20 and M2.5 threads, such as cage, cold shoe block, and so on'.
- How long are the screws in SmallRig Cold Shoe Mount (2-pack, product 2060)?
- None of the sources states a length. Remove one screw and measure it from under the head to the tip (overall for a countersunk head).
- What is the thread pitch of an M2.5 screw?
- 0.45 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M2.5 machine screws; a 0.35 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 2.05 mm and the normal clearance hole is 2.9 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for SmallRig Cold Shoe Mount (2-pack, product 2060)?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M2.5, Phillips heads normally take PH1 and Torx heads T8; socket heads take a 2 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M2.5?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #3-48 / #4-40 (2.51 / 2.84 mm) — #4-40 is the common US stand-in and it will NOT thread in. Use a true M2.5 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.