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Jay Massengill · October 19th, 2004, 01:43 PM

Hi Folks, I've found a clamp that's lighter and smaller than the standard Matthews-type circular Hollywood Grip Head clamp for attaching the fishing-pole "Y" fork and hook holders that many of us use for static boom pole setups.
It's the Bogen Manfrotto 2905 Swivel Umbrella Adapter. It's much sturdier than it needs to be for an umbrella (it can hold a light at the same time) and very capable of holding the shaft of the fork and hook for the audio boom pole. It also has a better adjustable handle for tightening the swivel joint than the Matthew's oval IMHO.

Rob Lohman · October 20th, 2004, 04:24 AM

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ku=5156&is=REG

That one?

Jay Massengill · October 20th, 2004, 05:57 AM

Yep, that's the one. The picture is a little dark but if you look closely at the upper half of the clamp you can see the small hole (and set screw knob to the side) that is the correct size for an umbrella shaft or the shaft of a boom pole holder. This still leaves the upper 5/8" opening available for something else including the adapters for 1/4" and 3/8" that come with it. Plenty of pivot angle too and the main handle is adjustable for position.

Bryan Beasleigh · October 21st, 2004, 01:16 PM

I suppose a Lobo clamp would work as well. they're handy for umbrellas as well. It's $24 at B&H. if you don't like lowel then you can buy the iedentical clamp from Westcott for $32 ;-)

Lowel Lobo

October 19th, 2004, 01:43 PM	#1
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	Audio Clamp Alternative Hi Folks, I've found a clamp that's lighter and smaller than the standard Matthews-type circular Hollywood Grip Head clamp for attaching the fishing-pole "Y" fork and hook holders that many of us use for static boom pole setups. It's the Bogen Manfrotto 2905 Swivel Umbrella Adapter. It's much sturdier than it needs to be for an umbrella (it can hold a light at the same time) and very capable of holding the shaft of the fork and hook for the audio boom pole. It also has a better adjustable handle for tightening the swivel joint than the Matthew's oval IMHO.

October 20th, 2004, 04:24 AM	#2
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ku=5156&is=REG That one? __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

October 21st, 2004, 01:16 PM	#4
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	I suppose a Lobo clamp would work as well. they're handy for umbrellas as well. It's $24 at B&H. if you don't like lowel then you can buy the iedentical clamp from Westcott for $32 ;-) Lowel Lobo __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ".......holy smokin rubber lips...what a ride!"

October 20th, 2004, 05:57 AM	#3
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	Yep, that's the one. The picture is a little dark but if you look closely at the upper half of the clamp you can see the small hole (and set screw knob to the side) that is the correct size for an umbrella shaft or the shaft of a boom pole holder. This still leaves the upper 5/8" opening available for something else including the adapters for 1/4" and 3/8" that come with it. Plenty of pivot angle too and the main handle is adjustable for position.