Recommendations for Clamps, Connectors, Misc., for Light Stands

[Macro guy]

As I've said my studio is my house. It's not a tidy house

Lol How long has it been since your wife left you?

 

[tugwilson]

As I've said my studio is my house. It's not a tidy house

Lol How long has it been since your wife left you?

What i like about this group is that it\s been remarkably a*hole free. Until recently that is.

 

[Macro guy]

As I've said my studio is my house. It's not a tidy house

Lol How long has it been since your wife left you?

What i like about this group is that it\s been remarkably a*hole free. Until recently that is.

We aim to please.

 

[Michael H]

Make yourself a couple of Justin clamps as well. DIY video and guide here: https://www.joeedelman.com/diy-justin-clamp/

 

[GlobalGuyUSA]

The AD400Pro extension head has only just been announced and is not yet shipping. When it is available I will buy them for my AD400Pros. I own two Cambo Redwing booms which will take extremely heavy lights and modifiers They are great but they are not easily transportable especially as they need a steel stand with a junior receiver to support the weight.

I noticed they increased the length of the Cable for the 400 Pro Godox H400P extension head to "8 feet" -- that's a solid 2 feet longer than the 600 Pro version, and is well appreciated.

 

[GlobalGuyUSA]

Make yourself a couple of Justin clamps as well. DIY video and guide here: https://www.joeedelman.com/diy-justin-clamp/

Nice. :-D

 

[elliotn]

It's great to hear all these recommendations, but it's also worth bearing in mind that what is essential for one photographer can be useless cruft for another (I have a drawer full of unused Super clamps, Justin clamps, ball bungees etc). At some point you need to start shooting. Only then can you find the correct solutions for your specific photographic ambitions.

 

[ScratchDisk]

What do you guys think about this Kupo grip? :

It's OK but note it doesn't have any torque resisting socket. All threaded junctions can 'self undo' IYSWIM.

OTOH, an Hex socket resists twisting. Also a (completely fixed) Baby 5/8th in Pin can take a Matthews or Kupo 'Single Gag' to resist torque when essential.

Manfrotto SuperClamps take a lot of beating, in every sense. Likewise Cardelini clamps - although Steve's instructions remind users that misuse is possible.

Beyond those, I like & use 9.Solutions' 'Savior with Pin' & 'Savior with Hex Socket'.

 

[ronscuba]

Swivel pin. Very useful.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/857316-REG/impact_srp_118_heavy_duty_swivel_pin.html

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[GlobalGuyUSA]

It's great to hear all these recommendations, but it's also worth bearing in mind that what is essential for one photographer can be useless cruft for another (I have a drawer full of unused Super clamps, Justin clamps, ball bungees etc). At some point you need to start shooting. Only then can you find the correct solutions for your specific photographic ambitions.

This is the best advice, which I will impart to my nephews, as I was always a late bloomer and full of analysis paralysis. Truly those who make great things -- simply start doing, and patch up problems along the way.

You look back and say, "why didn't I do more of what I loved?" And you find you were always planning to do it and never got it done.