Topic: CLAMP.

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if you have a super clamp and a rowi 103 you can clamp in about 95% of all situations

kangfirmed.

rowi clones as well, but I still agree.

Get an rapid adaptor, then it becomes really useful. I use it to get tight screws which don't correlate to the natural threading, I use it to change angles, all sorts of stuff. One of the great benefits is it allows you to standardize a lot of your gear to 3/8th-16 thread so stuff becomes mix/match compatible.

I actually carry two adaptors with me, I use them more then I do my superclamp anymore.

page -- Where can I find this? Sounds useful

http://www.google.com/search?q=014-38%20manfrotto&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

I thought I'd pasted the link, my bad.

Essentially, any stud that is over 3/8ths or bigger up to 5/8" can be supported which is essentially most of bogen/manfrotto's attachment line. You can get adaptors in 3/8th-16 thread which is useful for euro mic thread shockmount/tbar systems or get a bushing to go 3/8>5/8th-36 thread or whatever "USA Mic thread" is, or 1/4"-20 thread (no audio use that I can garner unless you are doing camera work). The search above is the 3/8th model.

I've got all sorts of manfrotto gear, virtually something for every connecting situation. There was a period of time that I might as well have had a corporate account with B&H...

[achalsey]

I'm learning to not start new threats for info and I need a clamp and the super clamp looks good, SO:

You just get the right attachment to accept your normal mount and you're good to go for whatever surfaces it will hold steady to?

[ashevillain]

Thanks for this thread! I just ordered the Superclamp and the 203 extension. I've never clamped a balcony rail before so hopefully this works out.

From the pic on Adorama it looks like the 203 extension comes with a stud but I can't tell whether it's 1/4" or 3/8". Which is it?

[Brennan]

I just wanted to say thanks once again...looks to be rain at a show I'm going to and I'm gonna use the clamp to clamp an umbrella to my stand.

I could also use the extension arm though. So is this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009R6C8?ie=UTF8&tag=wareit-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00009R6C8

the one? Or this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001M4HTDY?ie=UTF8&tag=wareit-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001M4HTDY

? Thanks everyone!

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I just wanted to say thanks once again...looks to be rain at a show I'm going to and I'm gonna use the clamp to clamp an umbrella to my stand.

I use an umbrella from ted gakidis which comes with a 3/8th thread > Rapid Adaptor > stud > superclamp.

(told ya I use the RAs a lot)

If you want extra distance from the stand, then yes, what you're proposing would work. Just make sure to measure the 7+ inches that you will be departing the stand from to make sure you mics will still be under the umbrella.

[tim in jersey]

for clamping an umbrella to a stand I use a Latin Percussion Claw. Toss the cowbell mount, and add a kids umbrella from Taget or Wally world....

http://www.lpmusic.com/Product_Showcase/Claws_and_Brackets/lp_percussion_claw.html

I'll add photos later if need be...

[dean]

I just wanted to say thanks once again...looks to be rain at a show I'm going to and I'm gonna use the clamp to clamp an umbrella to my stand.

I could also use the extension arm though. So is this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009R6C8?ie=UTF8&tag=wareit-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00009R6C8

the one? Or this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001M4HTDY?ie=UTF8&tag=wareit-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001M4HTDY

? Thanks everyone!

Both will work.  Check the spec because it appears one's a bit longer than the other but that's the only difference.

Great clamp and extension arm.  Heavy, though.