--- product_id: 255094523 title: "ARKON SP-SBH-KIT-CAM Tightening Ring and Camera Head Adapter Kit (Black)" brand: "arkon" price: "¥3173" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Arkon" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/255094523-arkon-sp-sbh-kit-cam-tightening-ring-and-camera-head store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 1/4"-20 threaded mount durable black phenolic resin 17mm swivel ball adapter ARKON SP-SBH-KIT-CAM Tightening Ring and Camera Head Adapter Kit (Black) **Brand:** arkon **Price:** ¥3173 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔧 Upgrade your mounts, unlock your gear’s full potential! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ARKON SP-SBH-KIT-CAM Tightening Ring and Camera Head Adapter Kit (Black) by arkon - **How much does it cost?** ¥3173 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/255094523-arkon-sp-sbh-kit-cam-tightening-ring-and-camera-head) ## Best For - arkon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted arkon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pro-Grade Build:** Crafted from durable phenolic resin for reliable performance with careful torque application. - • **Compact & Lightweight:** Only 0.02 lbs and 5x2x1 inches—perfect for on-the-go professionals needing versatile mounting solutions. - • **Secure Tightening Ring:** Lock your camera in place with a precision tightening ring that prevents unwanted rotation. - • **Modular Mounting Flexibility:** Easily adapts 17mm ball mounts to standard 1-inch RAM ball systems for expanded accessory use. - • **Universal Camera Compatibility:** Transforms Garmin Nuvi & Arkon GN series mounts to fit any 1/4"-20 threaded camera seamlessly. ## Overview The ARKON SP-SBH-KIT-CAM is a sleek, lightweight adapter kit that converts 17mm swivel ball mounts from Garmin Nuvi and Arkon GN series into a universal 1/4"-20 threaded camera mount. Featuring a secure tightening ring and durable phenolic resin construction, it enables professionals to effortlessly attach DSLRs, action cams, and camcorders to a wide range of mounting pedestals, expanding your gear’s versatility without the bulk. ## Description Tightening ring and camera head adapter kit converts 17mm swivel ball pattern to 1/4"-20 threaded camera pattern. Converts Arkon GNxxx series mounts (sold separately) or Garmin Nuvi mounting pedestals (sold separately) for compatibility with digital cameras, camcorders, or sports cameras having the 1/4"-20 threaded female mounting pattern. Adapter only. Not a complete solution by itself. Review: As another reviewer noted, this part is the perfect replacement for the nut on the iOttie car phone holder. So happy! Review: This appears to be one of the few options to adapt a Garmin 17mm ball mount (male), to a 25mm (1 inch) ball mount (male). This Arkon 17mm socket fits on the Garmin (or other) 17mm ball, typical on many GPS, sports camera, and cell phone mounts. The socket has a removeable tightening ring, that fits over the 17mm ball, and then once the socket is snapped on to the ball, tightens the socket in place to prevent the socket from rotating on the ball, holding whatever you attach to it securely in place. In my situation I was looking to adapt a Garmin friction dash mount with a 17mm ball to a standard 1 inch RAM ball so I could use the dash mount to hold some of the other GPS units, or Sirius radio base that have 1 inch mounting balls attached. To accomplish this conversion you will also need a 1 inch ball mount with a female 1/4"-20 threaded insert. I found a few options on desertcart, some with just the female threaded insert, some with a removeable male setscrew in 1/4"-20 thread that once removed left the 1/4"-20 female insert, giving me the option of using this fitting for other purposes if desired. This particular one on desertcart ( https://www.desertcart.ca/dp/B09YH69CTM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 ) was the least expensive, and of perfectly good quality for my purposes. It did not describe the threaded insert as removable, but was identical in description to a few others being sold on desertcart that showed the insert having a hex key socket, so I took a chance and ordered it. The threaded insert came out easily with a hex wrench, as shown in the photos, allowing the ball to then be screwed onto the Arkon socket, making a relatively short 17mm to 1inch adapter. this allows me to attach any desired length of 1inch socket arms to my new adapter and utilize all my existing 1inch mounts with the 17mm friction dash mount. This 17mm socket is only made of plastic or phenolic resin, so some care should be used in how much torque is applied when tightening, but hopefully it will last with a bit of care. I've also seen replacement screw collars sold separately if this should occur. Glad to have found this adapter to allow more use of some of my GPS accessories. ## Features - Converts your existing Garmin Nuvi mounting pedestal into one that can hold a camera having the 1/4"-20 threaded mounting pattern. - Converts any Arkon GNxxx series mounting pedestal into one that can hold a camera having the 1/4"-20 threaded mounting pattern. - Not a complete solution by itself. Requires being attached to a 17mm compatible mounting pedestal (sold separately) - Compatible with Arkon GN010, GN014, GN015, GN016, GN018, GN022, GN033, GN042, CM088-G17, GN097 (all sold separately) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00CMLX1NS | | Audio Recording | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,157 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #206 in Camera Mounts & Clamps | | Brand | ARKON | | Built-In Media | 17mm Ball to 1/4”-20 Camera Bolt Adapter with Tightening Ring | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Compatible with DSLR or small action cameras | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (441) | | Folded Size | 5 inches (l) x 2 inches (w) x 1 inch (h) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00047407130077 | | Item Weight | 0.02 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Arkon Resources Inc. | | Media Type | ProductImage | | Model Name | SP-SBH-KIT-CAM Tightening Ring and Camera Head Adapter Kit | | UPC | 047407130077 | | Video Capture Format | MP4 | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ARKON - **Colour:** Black - **Compatible devices:** Compatible with DSLR or small action cameras - **Folded size:** 5 inches (l) x 2 inches (w) x 1 inch (h) - **Item weight:** 0.02 Pounds ## Images ![ARKON SP-SBH-KIT-CAM Tightening Ring and Camera Head Adapter Kit (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Us3Ng72DL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I bought the Arkon 22" floor-bolt mount (arkon GN series), but it has a 22mm ball, and in answered questions this item is only for 17mm ball?** A: This is definitely a 17mm ball. I bought it to use on the same mount as my Garmin. **Q: I have an arkon gn088-l22-sbh arm that terminates in a 22mm ball. will this fit over that ball and tighten properly?** A: The mount is sized for a 17mm ball. **Q: does this fit the garmin ball mount?** A: There are two sizes that are made, one is 17mm one is 22mm... I believe that garmin uses the 17mm... so you will want to be sure you purchase the right size for your mount. **Q: Will this fit to ball with 25mm diameter?** A: No, only a 17mm ball. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by D***Y on 1 March 2025* As another reviewer noted, this part is the perfect replacement for the nut on the iOttie car phone holder. So happy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by K***O on 20 February 2023* This appears to be one of the few options to adapt a Garmin 17mm ball mount (male), to a 25mm (1 inch) ball mount (male). This Arkon 17mm socket fits on the Garmin (or other) 17mm ball, typical on many GPS, sports camera, and cell phone mounts. The socket has a removeable tightening ring, that fits over the 17mm ball, and then once the socket is snapped on to the ball, tightens the socket in place to prevent the socket from rotating on the ball, holding whatever you attach to it securely in place. In my situation I was looking to adapt a Garmin friction dash mount with a 17mm ball to a standard 1 inch RAM ball so I could use the dash mount to hold some of the other GPS units, or Sirius radio base that have 1 inch mounting balls attached. To accomplish this conversion you will also need a 1 inch ball mount with a female 1/4"-20 threaded insert. I found a few options on Amazon, some with just the female threaded insert, some with a removeable male setscrew in 1/4"-20 thread that once removed left the 1/4"-20 female insert, giving me the option of using this fitting for other purposes if desired. This particular one on Amazon ( https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09YH69CTM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 ) was the least expensive, and of perfectly good quality for my purposes. It did not describe the threaded insert as removable, but was identical in description to a few others being sold on Amazon that showed the insert having a hex key socket, so I took a chance and ordered it. The threaded insert came out easily with a hex wrench, as shown in the photos, allowing the ball to then be screwed onto the Arkon socket, making a relatively short 17mm to 1inch adapter. this allows me to attach any desired length of 1inch socket arms to my new adapter and utilize all my existing 1inch mounts with the 17mm friction dash mount. This 17mm socket is only made of plastic or phenolic resin, so some care should be used in how much torque is applied when tightening, but hopefully it will last with a bit of care. I've also seen replacement screw collars sold separately if this should occur. Glad to have found this adapter to allow more use of some of my GPS accessories. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***S on 23 March 2025* works great, using it to mount cell holder in my cars and with proper hardware it works great. Would like to see option with longer screw on it but still made it work ## Frequently Bought Together - ARKON SP-SBH-KIT-CAM Tightening Ring and Camera Head Adapter Kit (Black) - Kado 1/4" Screw Thread to 17mm Ball Head Bracket Connector Black, Adapter Universal for Tripod Portable Monitor, Tablet, Phone, Camera Mounting Accessories, Motocycle Action Camera, GPS, Webcam - ARKON Mounts SP142017MM Female Camera Threaded Pattern to 17mm Ball Adapter --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/255094523-arkon-sp-sbh-kit-cam-tightening-ring-and-camera-head](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/255094523-arkon-sp-sbh-kit-cam-tightening-ring-and-camera-head) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*