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Title: Manfrotto Nano Clamp 386B
Post by: shaggy on July 27, 2009, 10:12:51 PM

Any experiences with these new clamps.  I love the superclamps but I hate carrying them around.  I am just wondering how much of a hit in flexibility one takes if they replace superclamps with nano clamps.  Maybe one of each?


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Title: Re: Manfrotto Nano Clamp 386B
Post by: bobbygeeWOW on July 27, 2009, 11:03:46 PM

Hey man, the nano's made for tubes between 13mm and 35mm in diameter, or surfaces from 3mm to 21mm.
Pretty much the same bomber functionality but smaller:

(http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/imageBank/cache/m/Manfrotto386B.jpg_e_63d51a6c885c0071b3a74da4341ed27e.jpg)

Title: Re: Manfrotto Nano Clamp 386B
Post by: page on July 28, 2009, 12:50:34 AM

Quote from: bobbygeeWOW on July 27, 2009, 11:03:46 PM

Hey man, the nano's made for tubes between 13mm and 35mm in diameter, or surfaces from 3mm to 21mm.
Pretty much the same bomber functionality but smaller:

(http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/imageBank/cache/m/Manfrotto386B.jpg_e_63d51a6c885c0071b3a74da4341ed27e.jpg)

Also, a sort of duh difference: supers can sustain around 30lbs of load, the nanos clock in at around 8lbs. You trade versatility and load capability for clamp weight and size.


edit: added size, forgot.  :P

Title: Re: Manfrotto Nano Clamp 386B
Post by: moooose on July 28, 2009, 01:37:40 AM

I have one and use it as a tripod replacement both for a camera and for mics. It is very practical (you can attach it almost everywhere, from tubes to table tops), functional (in a couple of seconds you are set) and built like a military tool.

Title: Re: Manfrotto Nano Clamp 386B
Post by: page on September 10, 2009, 03:18:47 PM

Holy jebus they are tiny. Mine arrived today and it's just slightly bigger then the circular portion of the shure donuts. Actually the knob on the end gives it more visual presence cause the clamp itself is small.

Title: Re: Manfrotto Nano Clamp 386B
Post by: spyder9 on September 10, 2009, 10:25:22 PM

Looks like a perfect solution for clamping to the top of a stand and running an extension bar.  A standard Rapid adapter would make it slick.

Never liked using a Super clamp up the high on the stand, when I needed to reach out to DFC with a bar.  Too much weight on the stand at 8 ft or higher.

Nice find Andy.  +T

Title: Re: Manfrotto Nano Clamp 386B
Post by: spyder9 on September 10, 2009, 10:47:38 PM

Just bought one.  $33.80 shipped

B&H Photo NYC > Fort Lauderdale

Can't wait for it to arrive.   ;D

Title: Re: Manfrotto Nano Clamp 386B
Post by: page on September 11, 2009, 12:01:17 AM

Quote from: spyder9 on September 10, 2009, 10:47:38 PM

Just bought one.  $33.80 shipped

B&H Photo NYC > Fort Lauderdale

Can't wait for it to arrive.   ;D

don't forget the 3/8" or 1/4" screw adaptors... I always used the locking hex stud ends with the superclamp and realized as I order it that I'd need (different) adaptors for this.

Title: Re: Manfrotto Nano Clamp 386B
Post by: spyder9 on September 11, 2009, 12:45:58 AM

I have a regular Rapid Adapter with the 3/8 thread.