Clamp & articulating arm suggest for overhead photography rig
I’m in the process of building an overhead photography rig for food photography
I’ve got a single horizontal metal bar going across the long length of the table with the idea of clamping something similar to this on it with my camera hanging down. The problem I’m having is that I’m unable to find anyone who sells something similar to this Neewwer articulating arm which would take the weight/work with a ballhead, Nikon camera + lens (around 1.5kg total)
Does anyone have any other suggestions or know a brand which does this?
product-photography food-photography
asked Dec 31 '18 at 2:36
Dale GribbleDale Gribble
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I’m in the process of building an overhead photography rig for food photography
I’ve got a single horizontal metal bar going across the long length of the table with the idea of clamping something similar to this on it with my camera hanging down. The problem I’m having is that I’m unable to find anyone who sells something similar to this Neewwer articulating arm which would take the weight/work with a ballhead, Nikon camera + lens (around 1.5kg total)
Does anyone have any other suggestions or know a brand which does this?
product-photography food-photography
asked Dec 31 '18 at 2:36
Dale GribbleDale Gribble
383
Are you intending on mounting the camera to the clamp arm through the hot shoe?
– scottbb
Dec 31 '18 at 2:38
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I’m in the process of building an overhead photography rig for food photography
I’ve got a single horizontal metal bar going across the long length of the table with the idea of clamping something similar to this on it with my camera hanging down. The problem I’m having is that I’m unable to find anyone who sells something similar to this Neewwer articulating arm which would take the weight/work with a ballhead, Nikon camera + lens (around 1.5kg total)
Does anyone have any other suggestions or know a brand which does this?
product-photography food-photography
asked Dec 31 '18 at 2:36
Dale GribbleDale Gribble
383
I’m in the process of building an overhead photography rig for food photography
I’ve got a single horizontal metal bar going across the long length of the table with the idea of clamping something similar to this on it with my camera hanging down. The problem I’m having is that I’m unable to find anyone who sells something similar to this Neewwer articulating arm which would take the weight/work with a ballhead, Nikon camera + lens (around 1.5kg total)
Does anyone have any other suggestions or know a brand which does this?
product-photography food-photography
product-photography food-photography
asked Dec 31 '18 at 2:36
Dale GribbleDale Gribble
383
asked Dec 31 '18 at 2:36
Dale GribbleDale Gribble
383
asked Dec 31 '18 at 2:36
Dale GribbleDale Gribble
383
asked Dec 31 '18 at 2:36
Dale GribbleDale Gribble
383
asked Dec 31 '18 at 2:36
Dale GribbleDale Gribble
383
383
Are you intending on mounting the camera to the clamp arm through the hot shoe?
– scottbb
Dec 31 '18 at 2:38
add a comment |
Are you intending on mounting the camera to the clamp arm through the hot shoe?
– scottbb
Dec 31 '18 at 2:38
Are you intending on mounting the camera to the clamp arm through the hot shoe?
– scottbb
Dec 31 '18 at 2:38
Are you intending on mounting the camera to the clamp arm through the hot shoe?
– scottbb
Dec 31 '18 at 2:38
add a comment |
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The Manfroto “Magic Arm” should work for you. It is much larger version of what you have shown, and it can handle loads up to about 6 lbs.
Each arm is about 10” long, and it is very easy to attach a Super Clamp or Quick Release Clamp to either end.
Manfroto Magic Arm
answered Dec 31 '18 at 3:34
Mike SowsunMike Sowsun
7,9301825
Apart from the specific product name, is there a specific, general term for this kind of equipment?
– eogavy
Dec 31 '18 at 6:24
“Articulating Arm” is probably correct but “Magic Arm” is widely used by other sellers as well.
– Mike Sowsun
Dec 31 '18 at 12:51
A little heavier duty. There are also cheaper off brand versions available. Search for 'articulated arm'. amazon.ca/Manfrotto-Section-Double-Articulated-Bracket/dp/…
– Robin
Jan 7 at 19:09
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The Manfroto “Magic Arm” should work for you. It is much larger version of what you have shown, and it can handle loads up to about 6 lbs.
Each arm is about 10” long, and it is very easy to attach a Super Clamp or Quick Release Clamp to either end.
Manfroto Magic Arm
answered Dec 31 '18 at 3:34
Mike SowsunMike Sowsun
7,9301825
Apart from the specific product name, is there a specific, general term for this kind of equipment?
– eogavy
Dec 31 '18 at 6:24
“Articulating Arm” is probably correct but “Magic Arm” is widely used by other sellers as well.
– Mike Sowsun
Dec 31 '18 at 12:51
A little heavier duty. There are also cheaper off brand versions available. Search for 'articulated arm'. amazon.ca/Manfrotto-Section-Double-Articulated-Bracket/dp/…
– Robin
Jan 7 at 19:09
add a comment |
The Manfroto “Magic Arm” should work for you. It is much larger version of what you have shown, and it can handle loads up to about 6 lbs.
Each arm is about 10” long, and it is very easy to attach a Super Clamp or Quick Release Clamp to either end.
Manfroto Magic Arm
answered Dec 31 '18 at 3:34
Mike SowsunMike Sowsun
7,9301825
Apart from the specific product name, is there a specific, general term for this kind of equipment?
– eogavy
Dec 31 '18 at 6:24
“Articulating Arm” is probably correct but “Magic Arm” is widely used by other sellers as well.
– Mike Sowsun
Dec 31 '18 at 12:51
A little heavier duty. There are also cheaper off brand versions available. Search for 'articulated arm'. amazon.ca/Manfrotto-Section-Double-Articulated-Bracket/dp/…
– Robin
Jan 7 at 19:09
add a comment |
The Manfroto “Magic Arm” should work for you. It is much larger version of what you have shown, and it can handle loads up to about 6 lbs.
Each arm is about 10” long, and it is very easy to attach a Super Clamp or Quick Release Clamp to either end.
Manfroto Magic Arm
answered Dec 31 '18 at 3:34
Mike SowsunMike Sowsun
7,9301825
The Manfroto “Magic Arm” should work for you. It is much larger version of what you have shown, and it can handle loads up to about 6 lbs.
Each arm is about 10” long, and it is very easy to attach a Super Clamp or Quick Release Clamp to either end.
Manfroto Magic Arm
answered Dec 31 '18 at 3:34
Mike SowsunMike Sowsun
7,9301825
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answered Dec 31 '18 at 3:34
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answered Dec 31 '18 at 3:34
Mike SowsunMike Sowsun
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answered Dec 31 '18 at 3:34
Mike SowsunMike Sowsun
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Apart from the specific product name, is there a specific, general term for this kind of equipment?
– eogavy
Dec 31 '18 at 6:24
“Articulating Arm” is probably correct but “Magic Arm” is widely used by other sellers as well.
– Mike Sowsun
Dec 31 '18 at 12:51
A little heavier duty. There are also cheaper off brand versions available. Search for 'articulated arm'. amazon.ca/Manfrotto-Section-Double-Articulated-Bracket/dp/…
– Robin
Jan 7 at 19:09
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Apart from the specific product name, is there a specific, general term for this kind of equipment?
– eogavy
Dec 31 '18 at 6:24
“Articulating Arm” is probably correct but “Magic Arm” is widely used by other sellers as well.
– Mike Sowsun
Dec 31 '18 at 12:51
A little heavier duty. There are also cheaper off brand versions available. Search for 'articulated arm'. amazon.ca/Manfrotto-Section-Double-Articulated-Bracket/dp/…
– Robin
Jan 7 at 19:09
Apart from the specific product name, is there a specific, general term for this kind of equipment?
– eogavy
Dec 31 '18 at 6:24
Apart from the specific product name, is there a specific, general term for this kind of equipment?
– eogavy
Dec 31 '18 at 6:24
“Articulating Arm” is probably correct but “Magic Arm” is widely used by other sellers as well.
– Mike Sowsun
Dec 31 '18 at 12:51
“Articulating Arm” is probably correct but “Magic Arm” is widely used by other sellers as well.
– Mike Sowsun
Dec 31 '18 at 12:51
A little heavier duty. There are also cheaper off brand versions available. Search for 'articulated arm'. amazon.ca/Manfrotto-Section-Double-Articulated-Bracket/dp/…
– Robin
Jan 7 at 19:09
A little heavier duty. There are also cheaper off brand versions available. Search for 'articulated arm'. amazon.ca/Manfrotto-Section-Double-Articulated-Bracket/dp/…
– Robin
Jan 7 at 19:09
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Are you intending on mounting the camera to the clamp arm through the hot shoe?
– scottbb
Dec 31 '18 at 2:38