Benro GDHAD1 Tripod Spacer

The Benro GDHAD1 Tripod Spacer is a specialized mounting adapter engineered for photographers using the Benro GD3WH Geared Head on flat-base or Combination-style tripods. When mounting geared heads on tripods with wide top platforms, the head's adjustment control knobs can collide with the tripod spider, restricting movement. This spacer elevates the head's mounting surface, providing the clearance needed for full tilt and pan articulation.

Crafted with an all-metal build, the GDHAD1 threads onto any tripod post with a standard 3/8"-16 thread. By creating vital vertical separation between the base and the head, it restores complete physical range of motion—allowing smooth landscape-to-portrait orientation shifts and extreme vertical tilt adjustments without gear interference.

Product Features in Detail

Knob Clearance Solution
Raises the mounting height of the Benro GD3WH Geared Head above wide tripod top plates, preventing low-slung control knobs from making physical contact with the tripod spider.

Full Range of Motion
Restores unrestricted 360-degree panning, full up/down tilt, and 90-degree portrait-to-landscape tilting without physical obstruction from the tripod base.

Universal 3/8"-16 Thread Standard
Features a standard 3/8"-16 female thread on the base and a 3/8"-16 male thread on the top, making it universally compatible with standard professional tripod legs and heads.

All-Metal Construction
Built entirely from high-strength metal to ensure zero flex under heavy camera setups, maintaining rigid stability for macro, studio, and architectural photography.

Tripod Height Extension
Functions as a compact column riser, providing a small extra boost in working height for any tripod setup requiring elevated head clearance.

Seamless Combination Tripod Integration
Designed specifically to adapt geared heads to modular, heavy-duty combination tripods that utilize large-diameter top platforms.