Kirk CPS-1 1/4-inch screw for camera plates, 9.5 mm long

Kirk CPS-1 1/4-inch screw for camera plates, small but crucial

It’s easy to overlook until it suddenly goes missing: the right screw for your camera plate. The Kirk CPS-1 1/4-inch screw for camera plates, 9.5 mm long is exactly this inconspicuous part that securely connects your camera to the plate and is simply meant to work in everyday use – no fuss, no fiddling.

This screw is designed as a captive 1/4"-20 x 9.5 mm screw for Kirk camera plates. It sits firmly in the plate, can be comfortably tightened and loosened again, and stays where it belongs. Especially if you’re frequently on location, this is worth its weight in gold, because you don’t have to hope with every setup that the tiny screw hasn’t disappeared into the grass or the studio carpet.

Made in the USA, precision manufacturing for reliable connections

The Kirk CPS-1 is made in the USA, and you can tell: the workmanship is clean, the 1/4" UNC thread runs smoothly and engages solidly in the camera thread. No catching, no “it’ll sort of fit” feeling, but a solid, repeatably precise connection, just as you expect from professional camera equipment.

The round head screw type ensures that the screw integrates well into the camera plate and does not protrude in an annoying way. This is especially pleasant for low-angle shots or when you set the camera down on a flat surface, because nothing rests or wobbles unpredictably.

Matching hex key included

So you can get started right away, the matching hex key is already included. You don’t have to rummage through your toolbox or tinker around with a half-suitable tool. Insert, tighten, done. Particularly practical if you use multiple camera plates and want to quickly reconfigure in between.

Exact dimensions for optimal fit

For anyone who likes to know things precisely – and in photography, that’s many of us – here are the technical details of the Kirk CPS-1 1/4-inch screw. We leave nothing out and deliberately get specific so you can be sure it fits your setup:

• Overall length: 12.8 mm, measured from the screw head to the end of the thread, so you can accurately estimate how deep the screw will engage in the camera thread.
• Thread length: 5.5 mm, the effective length of the 1/4" UNC thread, providing a secure hold in the camera without being so long that it hits the inside of the camera body.
• Head length: 3.3 mm, the height of the round head, designed so that you have enough surface to grip for tightening without the head being unnecessarily bulky.
• Head diameter: 10.7 mm, the diameter of the screw head, matched to Kirk camera plates so the screw sits neatly in the recess and does not slip.

This combination of overall length 12.8 mm, thread length 5.5 mm, head length 3.3 mm and head diameter 10.7 mm is deliberately chosen so that the screw works optimally in Kirk plates. Neither too short nor too long – just right for its intended use.

Optimized for Kirk camera plates and photo setups

The CPS-1 is specifically designed for Kirk camera plates, but also fits many common photo setups that require a 1/4-inch screw with a UNC thread. So if you work with tripod heads, quick-release plates or L-brackets that rely on this standard, this screw has you covered.

Especially when frequently switching between tripod, slider or rig, a robust, precisely fitting screw is an inconspicuous but important building block in your workflow. It ensures that you can focus on composition, light and timing – not on a wobbly camera mount.

Who is the Kirk CPS-1 screw for?

If you regularly mount your camera on a camera plate, whether in the studio, out in the city or somewhere in the mountains, this 1/4-inch screw is a small but sensible upgrade. It is particularly interesting for:

• Photographers and videographers who work with Kirk camera plates and are looking for a precisely fitting, captive screw.
• Users who value clean manufacturing, precise 1/4" UNC thread and reliable hold.
• Anyone who has ever lost a tripod screw at the wrong moment and doesn’t want to experience that again.

In the end, it’s just a screw. But it’s the one that holds your camera. And that’s exactly why it’s worth not using some random no-name part, but a cleanly manufactured Kirk CPS-1 1/4-inch screw for camera plates that was built precisely for this job.