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Subject: RE: [OM] A question about flashes....
From: "Brian P. Huber" <bphuber@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 19:34:58 -0400
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.
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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