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A good clamp
I have to say i am not a professional and i bought it in case i have to stabilize my camera and i have no space for a tripod.
It's not something i use everyday, but i did use it, it worked fine.
It's hard and heavy, with a really strong grip. Really strong actually. You have to be careful to not ruin the support. Maybe the only cons are the length of the handle that makes it difficult sometimes to rotate it and the fact that they are made of plastic (it's a high quality and hard plastic though)
It's not something i use everyday, but i did use it, it worked fine.
It's hard and heavy, with a really strong grip. Really strong actually. You have to be careful to not ruin the support. Maybe the only cons are the length of the handle that makes it difficult sometimes to rotate it and the fact that they are made of plastic (it's a high quality and hard plastic though)
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Great way to get these clamps
These are extremely versatile, high quality clamps that can be used to fit all sorts of equipment to standard hardware in photography, live events and other productions. Buying this package not only gets 2 for a good price but includes the adapter to link them at 1 of 8 angles, great for attaching equipment in all sorts of combinations. I use a pair to attach a microphone boom to a lighting bar above a drummer, so I can have the drums overheads mics in the best position without having more cables and stands on an already crowded stage, and leaving less to trip over and less risk of knocking out of position. With a pair of these you can attach any equipment to almost any mounting, it's ideal
I just wish the handles could ratchet, so you can have them at a different angle to tighten the clamps. It can also be tricky to access some of the controls when clamped but this is minor and there are ways around it
I just wish the handles could ratchet, so you can have them at a different angle to tighten the clamps. It can also be tricky to access some of the controls when clamped but this is minor and there are ways around it
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Clamps to anything
These clamps are so useful! They really will clamp to just about anything. They're nice and secure on a 50mm lighting bar but will also happily clamp to a table top. When you combine a pair of them with a magic arm you end up with a really flexible, useful mounting system that will allow you to position whatever it is that you're using securely and in whatever position you need it in. The plastic insert that they're provided with to allow clamping to flat surfaces is easily lost and there's no way of retaining it on the clamp when not in use, but I've found that mine clamp to flat surfaces well without it anyway.
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Superb clamps - clamp to anything - and fast connect!
I've used a couple of these for several years for clamping lights onto speaker stands. They have gigged exceedingly well and are absolutely solid. No failures - not surprising they are so solidly built.
They clamp onto pretty much anything. I am using these on my new truss because the speed at which you can get lights on and off using the quick release system bolts just makes set up and tear down a lot faster. I use these with Adam Hall SS018 bolts which works really well - and you do need to buy the bolts separately.
The only downside is they are a little weighty, but unless you are carrying a bag full of them this isn't a problem. Ive no found the need to use the insert - it works great without it.
They clamp onto pretty much anything. I am using these on my new truss because the speed at which you can get lights on and off using the quick release system bolts just makes set up and tear down a lot faster. I use these with Adam Hall SS018 bolts which works really well - and you do need to buy the bolts separately.
The only downside is they are a little weighty, but unless you are carrying a bag full of them this isn't a problem. Ive no found the need to use the insert - it works great without it.
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Watch-out - this isn't the ratcheting model
There is a version with ratcheting handle & a version without. I didn't realise that when I bought this - the picture looks like it is ratcheting. Unfortunately, because you can't pull out the handle and ratchet, there are places where you can't fully tighten this, where you could with the ratchet handle. I just bought a ratcheting version afterwards, but paid twice the price for it...
Just check that you're buying the right model.
Just check that you're buying the right model.
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The gold standard
You can't go wrong with this one. I've attached this to a Gravity Vari-pole and it - unsurprisingly - holds the magic arm that holds my 970gr DSLR without issues.
You should have at least a couple lying around, they can be used in numerous scenarios and the build quality is top-notch.
You should have at least a couple lying around, they can be used in numerous scenarios and the build quality is top-notch.
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Non adjustable lever
Be aware that this model does not have the adjustable lever, so if you use this in a tight space, you may possibly not be able to tighten it properly, because the lever hits something and you cant turn it further. Other versions have this adjustable lever function. Otherwise, top notch product.
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Typically Solid
Very handy things to have! Typical indestructible Manfrotto build quality built to last years. Can attache to poles and flat objects (tables etc). Great for photography / video grip as well as live music / stage applications.
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Strong, Versatile & Top Quality
Originally bought to clamp my laser to an overhead bar. Now I use it in conjunction with a Manfrotto flexible arm to mount my DSLR on my overhead bar. Absolute faith in its ability and strength. Tons of potential uses in disco, photography, lighting and décor.
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Stolid piece of gear
Everybody should have some of these in their kit, they're strong, durable, and will come in handy.
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