Balcony Clamp Question

[tgakidis]

This set up worked out real well for extending out and gettting a little lower.  Always remember to use a safety cable to protect your equipment and people's heads from damage 

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,112075.0.html

[flipp]

This set up worked out real well for extending out and gettting a little lower.  Always remember to use a safety cable to protect your equipment and people's heads from damage 

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,112075.0.html

not being a trey fan I hadn't seen that set of pics before; thanks for the link

and thanks for the info on the Matthews extension as well as the pics in the post I linked above

[tgakidis]

not being a trey fan I hadn't seen that set of pics before; thanks for the link

we all can't be perfect

[acidjack]

This set up worked out real well for extending out and gettting a little lower.  Always remember to use a safety cable to protect your equipment and people's heads from damage 

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,112075.0.html

what is a good type of safety cable to use? 

[tgakidis]

I made my own out of picture frame wire used to hang heavy pieces of art.  You can find it at any hardware store.  I cut the desired length and make loops on each side, twisting the cable many times (Like a hangman's noose) and securing with gaffer's tape.  Then you can use mini clips like rock climber's use, don't know the name.

or you can buy one like this......

http://www.markertek.com/Lighting-Background-Effects/Lighting-Safety-Cables.xhtml

[su6oxone]

Do you have a 3ft bar you recommend? 

I also have the Bogen articulating arm (the 3 arm version) but don't use it that often (too messy looking for me).  Instead I mostly use this short Bogen extension pole:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/612763-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging_1122B_POLE_f_BACKLIGHT_STAND_18_29_.html



It's nice and simple and sticks out a decent distance for balcony clamping, and also comes with 5/8" studs on both ends, which makes it easy to attach to my superclamp. 

[rastasean]

be sure and check out this thread:    
My Versatile Extension Pole - With Pics

and check out this extension pole mentioned in the post:
Matthews Telescopic Baby Stand Extension - 18 - 54"

Its the same price as the bogen but it reaches much higher than the Bogen...
I love bogen but sometimes I don't need to have the best stuff they have like an extension pole that only goes up 30".
I don't care if you do get it or not but just be aware there are other options.

Peace

[su6oxone]

I love bogen but sometimes I don't need to have the best stuff they have like an extension pole that only goes up 30".

I wouldn't use the short extension pole to go vertical either, just out horizontally from a balcony clamp (which was the OP's question).

[spyder9]

Thanks for the thread.  I don't get that many opportunities to run from a balcony nowadays.  +T.