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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread
« Reply #90 on: February 23, 2012, 12:26:18 AM »

That and my nano > reversable stud > rapid adaptor combo get the most use of any accessory I have...

Sounds interesting.  What uses have you come up with for that combo?

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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread
« Reply #91 on: February 23, 2012, 12:29:32 AM »

That and my nano > reversable stud > rapid adaptor combo get the most use of any accessory I have...

Sounds interesting.  What uses have you come up with for that combo?

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it's my standard clamping mechanism. I don't use a windtech.

I'll take a picture of it later. Since the rapid adaptor can rotate, it gives me a little more freedom in what angle I can achieve, especially since my shockmount can also rotate (separate from the screw).
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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread
« Reply #92 on: February 23, 2012, 12:50:29 AM »
Sounds compact and very adjustable.  I can imagine how the ability to rotate would make it more versatile than the windtech.  Looking forward to seeing pics.

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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread
« Reply #93 on: February 27, 2012, 01:01:20 AM »
Sounds compact and very adjustable.  I can imagine how the ability to rotate would make it more versatile than the windtech.  Looking forward to seeing pics.

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nano > reversible stud





nano > reversible stud > rapid adaptor





nano > reversible stud > rapid adaptor > rycote inv-6 shockmount




Note, the rapid adaptor terminates in a 3/8th-16 screw if you want a size reference for the entire package. (assuming you don't have a rapid adaptor handy to compare). The shockmount is oriented in such a way that the weight of the kwonbar/mics/cables/etc will cause it to torque into the threads instead of unscrewing itself (very important).  ;) Between the rapid adaptor, which allows me to go out (as shown), up, and down, I can rotate the adaptor in any of the three configurations (and level up or rotate the shockmount) if the pole I'm clamping to is at an angle instead of straight across or straight up. Last, I can rotate the shockmount itself around almost 180 degrees so if I need to clamp and run off the side (say, slightly off center due to environment restrictions on where to put the stand), I can try and correct for some of that. Really a versatile setup in that regard. Your point of failure would likely be either be the friction of the rapid adaptor's press hold on the stud or the nano clamp's max weight (which isn't much, but easily enough for an active/remote capsule setup after accounting for load). I've never had problems with this setup though.

The only way I know of to get a smaller setup would be to buy a nano, a small bit of 3/8th threaded rod, 3/8th > 5/8th adaptor, and a shure donut screw. Then get everything just about screwed in and apply super glue or loctite and let it settle in the desired position. That would be even more low-profile clamping setup than anything else I could think of but at that point you're almost/probably just stealthing and wouldn't be clamping anyway.  :-\

Speaking of, I almost took the last picture with a shure donut (which is smaller than my inv-6) but I didn't want to hunt for it.  :P
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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread
« Reply #94 on: February 27, 2012, 01:08:12 AM »
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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread
« Reply #95 on: February 27, 2012, 01:33:10 AM »
nice, page.

i use the same setup with the nanoclamp, but the stud i use is smaller. and then i use the manfrotto rapid adapter.

i use it with the extension arms, esp. the longer one with the octogon end, or when i need to clamp my mic mount to someone else's stand.

the nanoclamp kicks a$$, imo.
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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread
« Reply #96 on: February 27, 2012, 01:55:30 AM »
Thanks Page!  That's pretty sweet.  Gotta put a nano on my wish list now :)

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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread
« Reply #97 on: February 27, 2012, 03:04:54 AM »
Thanks Page!  That's pretty sweet.  Gotta put a nano on my wish list now :)

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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread
« Reply #98 on: February 27, 2012, 12:47:33 PM »
nice, page.

i use the same setup with the nanoclamp, but the stud i use is smaller. and then i use the manfrotto rapid adapter.

part number/link? The reversible one was the shortest I could find at the time, so I'm definitely interested in options.
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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread
« Reply #99 on: February 27, 2012, 01:44:49 PM »
looks like these three should work, with the latter having an additional piece if you ever needed a longer stud than the first two

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/840839-REG/Kupo_KG000812_Hex_Stud_3_8_16_M.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546376-REG/Manfrotto_037_037_Reversible_Short_Stud.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/438701-REG/Smith_Victor_661205_Brass_Adapter_1_4.html

< Upon further viewing the Smith-Victor may be the only one that will work with the Rapid Adapter since it has a circular shoulder and the first two have a hexagonal shoulder. Note: I don't have a Rapid Adapter so don't know if it will mount on a fitting with a hexagonal shoulder. >
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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread
« Reply #100 on: February 27, 2012, 02:27:04 PM »
looks like these three should work, with the latter having an additional piece if you ever needed a longer stud than the first two

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/840839-REG/Kupo_KG000812_Hex_Stud_3_8_16_M.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546376-REG/Manfrotto_037_037_Reversible_Short_Stud.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/438701-REG/Smith_Victor_661205_Brass_Adapter_1_4.html

< Upon further viewing the Smith-Victor may be the only one that will work with the Rapid Adapter since it has a circular shoulder and the first two have a hexagonal shoulder. Note: I don't have a Rapid Adapter so don't know if it will mount on a fitting with a hexagonal shoulder. >

Nope, the rapid adaptor won't wont fix on a hex head which was my problem because I have the manfrotto 037 and was stymied.

However, that Smith/Victor you linked to would do it. That good sir, is allsum. +T
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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread
« Reply #101 on: July 12, 2012, 11:25:22 PM »
I figure this is a good spot for this question.  Just got a Manfrotto 099b extension, to go along with my Manfrotto 004BAC.  Looking for a way to carry the two together, without necessarily getting a case.  I tried using two of the velcro cable ties, and those gave way pretty quickly.  Any suggestions?
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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread
« Reply #102 on: July 12, 2012, 11:42:48 PM »
I figure this is a good spot for this question.  Just got a Manfrotto 099b extension, to go along with my Manfrotto 004BAC.  Looking for a way to carry the two together, without necessarily getting a case.  I tried using two of the velcro cable ties, and those gave way pretty quickly.  Any suggestions?

out of curiosity, where would you need more than the 13' of the 004?
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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread
« Reply #103 on: July 12, 2012, 11:51:00 PM »
I can think of some situations, like taping a stack at a DMB show.
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Re: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread
« Reply #104 on: July 13, 2012, 12:25:33 AM »
I can think of some situations, like taping a stack at a DMB show.

true, fair enough. I was honestly at a loss since I've never done it.

the easiest way I can think of to keep the two together would be to use a reversable superclamp setup with a short/micro stud. Put one clamp in the middle of the 004 and the other in the middle of the 099b and then join the two clamps together with the stud (a 061 Joining Stud).

Sort of like this, but the 061 stud will create a parellel holder instead of a 90 degree angle.

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