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Title: Manfrotto Super Clamp
Post by: mhibbs on February 18, 2004, 02:30:33 PM
Anybody used one?  Do they stay together?  I'm getting real tired of those standard ENG clamps b/c the fuckin rubber cap on the screw breaks after about 2 outings and I'm tired of taping it up.  There are also times when that extension might be nice.


mitch
Title: Re:Manfrotto Super Clamp
Post by: Brian Skalinder on February 18, 2004, 02:36:44 PM
Hey Mitch -- same problems here with that damn plastic cap, and without it I get nervous about chewing up stands, chairs, railings, etc.  I picked up a Super Clamp last month, only I haven't used it yet since it's been an awfully dry spell around here for good shows.  I'll be running it with either an 18" gooseneck I picked up at my local musicians store and/or a custom 2'-6' extension from APIC.

This clamp is *solid*.  Pretty big, pretty heavy, but seems super heavy duty.  Can't wait to try it out.  I'm sure others will chime in here who've used them a fair amount.
Title: Re:Manfrotto Super Clamp
Post by: Kwonfidelity on February 18, 2004, 02:37:27 PM
Quote from: mhibbs on February 18, 2004, 02:30:33 PM
Anybody used one?  Do they stay together?  I'm getting real tired of those standard ENG clamps b/c the fuckin rubber cap on the screw breaks after about 2 outings and I'm tired of taping it up.  There are also times when that extension might be nice.


mitch

Only thing I don't like about it is the size and weight.  There are others that work well (like the schoeps clamp, but another manufacturer - don't remember the name).  Otherwise, I have 6 of them to clamp onto other things besides a stand...
Title: Re:Manfrotto Super Clamp
Post by: mattb on February 18, 2004, 02:42:20 PM
I saw recently the makers of the Ultrapod now make the UltraClamp. Haven't seen it in person but if it's like the UltraPod it will be light, inexpensive and will work really well. They have it at B&H.
Title: Re:Manfrotto Super Clamp
Post by: nickgregory on February 18, 2004, 02:47:50 PM
Quote from: Kwonfidelity on February 18, 2004, 02:37:27 PM
Quote from: mhibbs on February 18, 2004, 02:30:33 PM
Anybody used one?  Do they stay together?  I'm getting real tired of those standard ENG clamps b/c the fuckin rubber cap on the screw breaks after about 2 outings and I'm tired of taping it up.  There are also times when that extension might be nice.


mitch

Only thing I don't like about it is the size and weight.  There are others that work well (like the schoeps clamp, but another manufacturer - don't remember the name).  Otherwise, I have 6 of them to clamp onto other things besides a stand...
Title: Re:Manfrotto Super Clamp
Post by: mhibbs on February 18, 2004, 03:21:59 PM
That ultrapod clamp looks big as well.  Really I'm looking for something small (ie FOB friendly) and functional...the ENG clamp is really a good size if it would just stay together.
Title: Re:Manfrotto Super Clamp
Post by: nickgregory on February 18, 2004, 03:23:33 PM
the rowi clamp isnt big at all...they show up on ebay pretty regularly under $20...just search for rowi...usually the seller has no idea what he is selling..I got mine for $9 shipped
Title: Re:Manfrotto Super Clamp
Post by: Stumptown Matt on February 18, 2004, 04:01:14 PM
Quote from: nickgregory on February 18, 2004, 03:23:33 PM
the rowi clamp isnt big at all...they show up on ebay pretty regularly under $20...just search for rowi...usually the seller has no idea what he is selling..I got mine for $9 shipped

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