1/4" UNC photo threaded pin with 3/4" hex socket

Precise 1/4" UNC photo set screw with 3/4" hex socket, small but crucial

Sometimes it’s exactly this kind of inconspicuous set screw that decides whether your setup stands solidly or gives way at the slightest touch. This 1/4" UNC photo set screw with a length of 3/4" is made precisely for these moments, for clean, reliable connections between camera, accessories, and mounts—no big drama, but plenty of backbone.

Stainless 18-8 steel for long-term use

The screw is made from 18-8 stainless steel. For you, that means high corrosion resistance, solid strength, and a surface that doesn’t immediately look worn even after frequent screwing in and out. Especially in photo and video work, where you might be outdoors, sometimes in the rain, sometimes in the studio, this material is a pretty reliable choice.

1/4" UNC thread, the photo standard that just fits

The thread itself corresponds to the common 1/4" UNC photo thread you know from tripods, quick-release plates, cages, mounts, and countless adapters. With the right-hand thread direction, the screw can be screwed in intuitively as usual. Thanks to the 3/4" length, you have enough thread engagement for a secure fit without the screw protruding unnecessarily far or getting in the way.

1/8" hex socket, work cleanly instead of fiddling

The set screw is driven via a 1/8" hex socket. This ensures a positive, controlled transfer of force when you want to screw the stud into a plate, an adapter, or another component. This way you can tighten it properly without damaging the head or slipping off with an oversized screwdriver.

However, it’s important that you use an imperial 1/8" hex key. A metric hex key quickly reaches its limits here, doesn’t sit correctly, and can, over time, wear out both the tool and the hex socket. So, in short: please use the correct key, then everything runs smoothly.

For photo and video setups where things simply have to hold

Whether you want to permanently screw a camera to a plate, connect a handle to a base, or securely fasten accessories such as mounts, rails, or small rigs, this set screw is designed for exactly these kinds of connections. The screw type is a classic stud, i.e. without a head, ideal for flush or concealed installation in adapter plates, clamps, or DIY solutions.

Especially if you’re customizing your setup a bit—maybe with your own plates, self-drilled threaded holes, or special mounts—such a 1/4" UNC set screw is often the missing detail that holds everything together. No frills, just a component that simply works and blends unobtrusively into your system.

Note on compatibility and handling

Since this is a 1/4" UNC photo thread with a right-hand thread, the screw fits the usual photo connections in this format. When assembling, make sure that the mating part also has a 1/4" UNC thread so that the connection remains play-free and permanently stable. With the appropriate 1/8" hex key, the screw can be aligned precisely and fixed securely without you having to improvise.

In short: if you’re looking for a robust, stainless 1/4" UNC set screw in 3/4" length with hex socket that can be screwed in cleanly and integrates seamlessly into photo and video setups, you’re in exactly the right place here.