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Oct 11, 2007 22:26 |  #1

The are numerous super clamp versions out there. Need such advice on which ones I should get? Looking a using it to hold a 580EX in place with the necessary attachments of course. Thanks.

The original?
www.bhphotovideo.com/c​/product/5166-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_2.​.. (external link)

Avenger clamp with T-handle
www.bhphotovideo.com/c​/product/3575-REG/Avenger_C1575B_C1.​.. (external link)

Quick Action seems like a nice to have... but any downside?
www.bhphotovideo.com/c​/product/252211-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto... (external link)

Avenger Super Clamp with E600 Pin..... what that for?
www.bhphotovideo.com/b​nh/controller/home?shs​=super+clamp&... (external link)

Cheapest one so far, :-)
www.bhphotovideo.com/c​/product/371927-REG/Impact_KCP700B2... (external link)

Overkill but you never know!
www.bhphotovideo.com/c​/product/3573-REG/Avenger_C1550_C15.​.. (external link)
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Oct 12, 2007 09:15 |  #2

Hi Sydney2K,

I did the research a while ago and determined that the Impact Superclamp ( the least expensive) is exactly the same as some of the others you mention and will accept any of the Superclamp components made. All of the Bogen accessories will work fine.

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Oct 12, 2007 23:19 |  #3

Thanks TMR Design,

It certainly looks the same, I have a few impact umbrella holders that I really like as they are well built. Do you know if the impact superclamp has a metal handle?




  
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Oct 13, 2007 08:25 as a reply to  @ Sydney2K's post |  #4

Hi Sydney2K,

I neglected to mention that I own and use the Impact SuperClamp. There is no handle. If you are referring to the stud then yes, it does come with a standard stud.

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Oct 13, 2007 09:46 |  #5

TMR Design wrote in post #4116033 (external link)
Hi Sydney2K,

I neglected to mention that I own and use the Impact SuperClamp. There is no handle. If you are referring to the stud then yes, it does come with a standard stud.

I think the "handle" question was referring to the "handle" type of knob that the Manfrotto 2915 unit has to tighten the clamp vs the round knob on the Impact unit.

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Oct 13, 2007 09:55 as a reply to  @ SkipD's post |  #6

Hi Skip,

The Impact SuperClamp has a T-knob (oval shaped), not a round one. It is easy to grab and tighten/untighten. Works like a charm.

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Oct 13, 2007 11:18 |  #7

I have always liked the all metal knobs and handles of the Avenger or Mathews clamps.




  
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Nov 13, 2007 13:37 |  #8

Sydney2K wrote in post #4109035 (external link)
The are numerous super clamp versions out there. Need such advice on which ones I should get? Looking a using it to hold a 580EX in place with the necessary attachments of course. Thanks.

The original?
www.bhphotovideo.com/c​/product/5166-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_2.​.. (external link)

Avenger clamp with T-handle
www.bhphotovideo.com/c​/product/3575-REG/Avenger_C1575B_C1.​.. (external link)

Quick Action seems like a nice to have... but any downside?
www.bhphotovideo.com/c​/product/252211-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto... (external link)

Avenger Super Clamp with E600 Pin..... what that for?
www.bhphotovideo.com/b​nh/controller/home?shs​=super+clamp&... (external link)

Cheapest one so far, :-)
www.bhphotovideo.com/c​/product/371927-REG/Impact_KCP700B2... (external link)

Overkill but you never know!
www.bhphotovideo.com/c​/product/3573-REG/Avenger_C1550_C15.​.. (external link)
Posted at 8:24PM, 11 October 2007 PDT ( permalink (external link) | edit (external link) )

Just wondering which one you ended up getting. I'm looking for one myself. :)

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Nov 14, 2007 19:25 |  #9

Went to the photo store and ended up with a Justin Clamp instead for now.

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Nov 15, 2007 20:00 as a reply to  @ Sydney2K's post |  #10

Why did you end up with the more expensive one?

What does the Justin clamp have that the others didnt, how is it better?

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Nov 15, 2007 20:34 |  #11

Thanks for this thread...if there is one thing I was clueless about picking - it was superclamps. I had no clue which to choose but I now know what I want.

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Nov 15, 2007 22:24 |  #12

cskn0125 wrote in post #4323676 (external link)
Thanks for this thread...if there is one thing I was clueless about picking - it was superclamps. I had no clue which to choose but I now know what I want.

and that is? and why did you choose it?

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Nov 15, 2007 22:56 |  #13

The impact version.. Roberts suggestion sold me because I trust his info, but I also ended up reading another review on them saying that they are awesome. I think the only thing I would change on them is the knob - I'd take it off and screw on a bogen style one.

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Nov 15, 2007 23:01 |  #14

How do you attach a flash unit to theses clamps? You talk about clueless

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Nov 16, 2007 05:05 |  #15

Franko515 wrote in post #4323514 (external link)
Why did you end up with the more expensive one?

What does the Justin clamp have that the others didnt, how is it better?

The Justin Clamp is just quicker to use and has a coldshoe attached to a ballhead which allows it to be position in any angle.




  
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