Big umbrella tripod attachment at DVinfo.net

John Locke · December 12th, 2002, 06:36 PM

Can anyone recommend where I can order one of those big umbrella attachments (that I assume attach to the tripod) for shooting outdoors...you know, mainly to block the sun.

...maybe I should just get a film student to hold an umbrella for me? ;)

Dean Sensui · December 13th, 2002, 05:47 PM

Reflectasol makes clamps that will fit onto the leg of a tripod and the handle of an umbrella. There used to be a "banana clamp" that did the same. Check out some photo supply stores for these things.

Be aware that if it's windy the umbrella's going to shake your tripod. You might have to clamp it to a seperate light stand and weigh it down with shot-filled bags.

If you can get a student to do it then that might be better. If not, then get a grip... :-)

Dean Sensui
Base Two Productions

Dan Holly · December 13th, 2002, 08:11 PM

Send me an email, and I'll share an idea I have for a setup that does not attach to your tripod.

I'm on a business trip up in Fairbanks right at the moment, but will be available this weekend to share ideas.

Rgds.,
Dan

Jeff Donald · December 13th, 2002, 08:14 PM

I used to use a Bogen Super Clamp. Bogen has a double stud that allows you to fasten two clamps together. If your not using your umbrella, you can use them on a set.

Jeff

Bryan Beasleigh · December 14th, 2002, 11:02 PM

A Tota clamp will work as well. I think they're around $15 from lowell. I've had one in my bag for a year and forot about it.

December 12th, 2002, 06:36 PM	#1
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	Big umbrella tripod attachment Can anyone recommend where I can order one of those big umbrella attachments (that I assume attach to the tripod) for shooting outdoors...you know, mainly to block the sun. ...maybe I should just get a film student to hold an umbrella for me? ;) __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

December 13th, 2002, 08:11 PM	#3
Dan Holly Major Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 336	John Send me an email, and I'll share an idea I have for a setup that does not attach to your tripod. I'm on a business trip up in Fairbanks right at the moment, but will be available this weekend to share ideas. Rgds., Dan __________________ Dan Holly Anchorage, Alaska

December 13th, 2002, 05:47 PM	#2
Dean Sensui Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 2,054	Reflectasol makes clamps that will fit onto the leg of a tripod and the handle of an umbrella. There used to be a "banana clamp" that did the same. Check out some photo supply stores for these things. Be aware that if it's windy the umbrella's going to shake your tripod. You might have to clamp it to a seperate light stand and weigh it down with shot-filled bags. If you can get a student to do it then that might be better. If not, then get a grip... :-) Dean Sensui Base Two Productions

December 13th, 2002, 08:14 PM	#4
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I used to use a Bogen Super Clamp. Bogen has a double stud that allows you to fasten two clamps together. If your not using your umbrella, you can use them on a set. Jeff

December 14th, 2002, 11:02 PM	#5
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	A Tota clamp will work as well. I think they're around $15 from lowell. I've had one in my bag for a year and forot about it.