Hi Brian,
On Wed, 30 Aug 2000, Brian P. Huber wrote:
> Bogen (Manfrotto) makes a clamp, and I've seen others that will attach to a
> chair or any object ~ 1.5 inches deep. I use them for product
> demonstrations.
Interresting, do you happen to know what price-range they are in? I will
try to look that up, at least it sounds like something worth trying if it
is not terribly expensive.
--thomas
> They have a socket for a light stand adapter. Most light stand adapters
> have 3/8 and/or 1/4 20 threads. Put a stand adapter in the socket, screw in
> the shoe connector and you're in business. I use them all the time.
> If you want to get really serious, Bogen also has a device called the Magic
> Arm. I put these in the clamp and then screw the tripod device onto the
> Magic Arm. The Magic Arm will hold ~ 50 lbs. They also make a version
> call the Variable Arm (something like that) I don't like it quite as well.
> Magic Arms sell new for ~ $75-80. I buy them used at Midwest Photo for $29.
> They are listed in the Bogen video catalog section, not the photo section.
>
> Brian P. Huber
>
> Troy, OH
> bphuber@xxxxxxxxxx
>
> On Wed, 30 Aug 2000, Brian P. Huber wrote:
>
> > There are adapters that will allow a flash foot to be inserted (Hama?) and
> > then mount to a tripod or other device capable of accepting a 1/20 thread.
>
> yeah, I've seen those. What I wanted was something clever so I wouldn't
> even have to carry a tripod...I dunno, like a big clamp or something. Just
> fishing for ideas...;)
>
> --thomas
>
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