Here are the details for the Tether Tools Rock Solid 5/8″ Baby Adapter (RS463): what it is, specs, uses, and price/availability info (especially for India / Bengaluru).
🔧 What It Is
The RS463 “5/8″ Baby Adapter” is an adapter piece used in photo/video/rigging setups. Tether Tools+2Design Info+2
Its job is to let you mount or adapt gear that has a 5/8″ (16 mm) baby stud / receiver onto gear with female threads of either ¼″‑20 or 3/8″‑16. Tether Tools+2Design Info+2
📏 Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | RS463 Tether Tools+1 |
| Connector Ends | One end: female ¼‑20 thread; other end: female 3⁄8‑16 thread Tether Tools+2B&H Photo Video+2 |
| Stud Type | 5/8″ “Baby” stud (16 mm) body in between the threads, so it acts like a male stud you can insert into a Baby receiver. Tether Tools+1 |
| Material | Lightweight aluminum (so decent strength, relatively light) Tether Tools |
| Thread Compatibility | Helps convert from ¼‑20 or 3⁄8‑16 male to a 5/8" Baby pin, or to use accessory pieces with a Baby pin / receiver. B&H Photo Video+1 |
| Warranty | Includes Tether Tools Lifetime Warranty Tether Tools |
✅ Uses / When You’d Use It
Here are some typical scenarios:
You have a mounting point (tripod, light stand, clamp) with a male ¼‑20 or male 3⁄8‑16 screw/thread, but your accessory (light, arm, camera support etc.) expects a 5/8″ Baby stud / receiver. RS463 lets the male fit into the adapter to give you a baby stud.
Useful when mixing gear from different manufacturers that use different thread‑sizes.
Handy in grip & lighting setups: e.g. mounting lights, reflectors, mini arms, etc., where you want the stability and standard sizing of “Baby” pins/studs.
⚠️ Things to Check / Limitations
Being lightweight aluminum, it won’t support extremely heavy loads — it’s best for lighter gear. If you are going to use a heavy light/rig, ensure the rest of your setup (stand, clamp etc.) can handle the load with this adapter.
Because the adapter adds a small amount of length / leverage, when used with an out‑front rig or with long arms, torque may cause twisting / loosening over time. Always check tightness.
Matching thread types correctly is important (male/female, size) so you don’t force threads or damage gear.
💸 Price & Availability (India / Bengaluru)
At Design Info (India): ₹ 790 including GST for RS463, with ~ 26 units in stock. Design Info
It seems to be available via other online photography gear stores; probably shipping to Bengaluru will be fast within ~1‑3 days from many parts of India.
If you like, I can check current listings in Bengaluru camera stores (so you can buy locally) with stock & price. Do you want me to find those?