Manfrotto 035RL Super Clamp with 2908 Standard Stud - Replaces 2900 - Black
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About this item
- Clamps securely to many items
- Built in Socket allows use of a wide variety of attachments
- Black finish to reduce reflection
- Rugged Construction
- Securely attaches to round and flat surfaces
Reviews
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Great piece of equipment...but buy an extra stud adapter
This is a solid clamp and simple to use. It's nice that it comes with the 2908 (#036 Manfrotto code) stud, however, you might also want to purchase the 2907 (Manfrotto 037 Reversible Short Stud) because that's the one with 3/8" thread that will fit most tripod heads and the Manfrotto variable extension arm! It will also sit flush with the clamp whereas the stud they give you sits raised off the unit like shown in their image. You can use one of those little adapters that screws over top of the 1/4" (which is what I originally did) but that little screw on adapter will give way with heavier equipment and cause the arm to loosen. Almost lost my field monitor!! So I just ordered the 037 adapter. I recommend it if you plan on using the Manfrotto extension arm...remember your equipment is resting on it!!
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Solid clamp with wide jaw range and firm grip, perfect fit for the Manfrotto AutoPole
Summary:
I purchased 2 units of the Manfrotto super clamps, to attach several types of equipment to the Manfrotto AutoPole 2 that I own as well.
The clamps are made from a solid aluminum and offers a solid grip. According to the manufacturer, the max. weight limit for this clamp is 15 kg - So far, I hung with it mostly LED lights, and it held them firmly.
The clamp is padded from the inside, so when it surrounds the Manfrotto Autopole 2 that I attached it to, it doesn’t scratch the Autopole.
The jaw opening range of this clamp is 0.5” - 2.1” (1.3 cm - 5.3 cm) which is relatively big and makes it easy to fit this clamp with various setups.
I purchased the clamp along with a metal stud, that is useful and durable, but I was a bit surprised to learn that it shows marks from the screw of the items I attached to it. Since it’s a metal stud (and not a cheap one), I thought it will not show any scratches or marks. But so far, at least it didn’t bend inward, like a cheap aluminum stud. You probably will need the metal stud, so I recommend getting it as well, as the super clamp is sold either with or without it.
Overall, the setup of my equipment looks great and seems to be in its place thanks to the Manfrotto super clamps, so I’m comfortable with it and can sleep well at night and it won’t fall on my head, so it was worth spending the extra bucks on the more familiar brand and start working.
Please note I attached to this review screenshots + a video I made about my experience with the super clam.
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★★★★★
Verified Purchase
I bought one - now I wish I had bought three (so much better than the cheapie clamps)
This takes ALL of the hassle out of mounting your DSLR or iPhone/Android as a camera to shoot video (clamp this to anything anywhere and you are good to go in less than 30 seconds).
I bought this because I was tired of messing around with the standard generic spring "smart phone spring loaded clamp" that you see everywhere. They are easy to use and about 99 cents on ebay, but I actually value my phone, and after a few times of those things almost losing their grip on my iPhone while I was shooting video or product shots I realized that 99 cents versus replacing this overpriced iPhone was not a tradeoff I could live with. I even tried the Square Jellyfish (don't - just don't). This clamp is a monster. If you are at all serious about filming with your iPhone, Android, or DSLR and you need a reliable way to get your "camera" (or phone) to remain motionless while you shoot this is what you need.
It may seem like overkill at first, especially when you compare it to those cute little spring clips, but once those spit your phone out because you bumped into it while adjusting focus you will come to see how amazing this thing is. It clamps ANYWHERE. You can mount your iPhone to a branch, or a broomstick (if you don't have a monopod), or to a tripod, a C-stand, literally anywhere. The adjustment knob/handle spins easily for quick expansion and the jaws open ridiculously wide - I believe well over 45 degrees (I didn't use a protractor). I was a bit hesitant about buying something so industrial, but this will last me a lifetime, and all of the instructional videos I make in the future will be a lot easier because I am not fighting with my equipment - I am just getting the shot. To me, that is what really counts; doing what I do instead of wrestling with crappy equipment (which I have done far too much of already - being on a budget). I really think you will like this thing. Thanks for reading this.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
It's a clamp that clamps things.
I use these clamps mainly to hold a rain umbrella on my monopod when I have shoots in the rain. It's a well made clamp that clamps things, I'm not sure what else to say about it. I bought the Manfrotto super clamp and a cheaper Limo Studios knock off to see if there was some major difference. The short answer is no, not really. You can stop reading here if you're impatient.
That being said though the Manfrotto does seem to have better fit and finish. For example they both come with a little rubber triangle that fits in the jaws for when you're clamping to a flat surface like say a table. The Manfrotto piece fits snugly on the clamp both when you're using it and when your not it's molded well out of good material. The Limo Studios one....well that one is gone it fell off some where because it never fit properly it was misshapen from the get go. Similar story with the brass binding post the Manfrotto post is machined well, fits in place snug and has no jagged or sharp edges. I'd totally trust the Manfrotto product to hold my expensive studio equipment. The Limo post is sharp enough to sever an artery, fits with tons of slop but tightens down fine enough. Would I dangle an expensive strobe head off of it, I'd probably rather not. The handle used to tighten the clamps on the Manfrotto is long enough to do the job but not so long that it gets in the way when you're using it in tight spots. The handle on the Limo is too long and hits everything it seems. Bottom line is that if I were using it in a studio to hold lights, modifiers and backgrounds I'd spring for the Manfrotto clamps. If you just need to hold an umbrella on your monopod get the Limo clamps, they're good enough.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Liked the first one I ordered awhile back that I ordered a 2nd one.
If you don't have one of these and you occassionally find yourself looking for a place to put a flash or your camera somewhere where a light stand or tripod isn't practical, then you should try this clamp. It has huge jaws that will clamp to the edge of a 2x4 or bigger down to bery thin material if necessary. The v-shaped jaw also allows it to clamp effectively to almost any round pipe -- but be careful that you don't crank it down so tight that you collapse one of your light-stand shafts.
Difficult to figure out (and un-documented in paper that comes wtih the clamp) is a small plastic wedge-shaped "filler" device that can be secured in the "V" of the jaw in order to make plug the V and make one side of the jaw flat. That actually helps the devide grab more firmly to a shelf or wall of a cabinet when there's not enough room to slide the clamp all the way onto the shelf (all the way back to the hinge side of the jaw). The wedge is stored out-of-the-way at the base of the smaller t-shaped knob.
That standard stud is the key piece of the clamp and is what you'll mount any kind of ballhead or just a flash hotshoe. The stud is also secured into it's slot on the edge of the clamp using that smaller t-shaped knob. One end has threaded male tip that fits a hotshoe and the other end is slightly larger and fits the sometime larger opening of a ballhead mount -- like the bolt on top of your tripod. Other Manfrotto studs will also fit the same slot where this stud mounts, but they'll need to be any of the studs that have a hexagonal base (not one of the round ones). Therefore, if you need a female stud mounted to the clamp so that you can do something like mount this sideways to the top of a tripod & then use the jaws to grab something, that's the kind of versatility you have with this clamp. Manfrotto's web site has several documents (catalogs & product data sheets) that show the many different ways that this clamp can be used.
Once you get one, you'll realize you can probably use 2 or more in your lighting kits.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
I love this thing in combination with the magic arm
I love this thing in combination with the magic arm. Vice like grip on tons of surface. Doesn't mar acryllic and doesn't budge.
I've hung a heavy and expensive 4k video camera on a boat t top and left it there for 300 miles traveling at 28 to 40kts in a variety of conditions.....No rust, no slippage. And no damage to the boat
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Extremely versatile, strong secure clamps
These clamps are so incredibly useful for many different jobs. They are primarily designed for clamping to light stands, booms or tripods, but will clamp onto just about anything. Motorcycles and vehicles, fence or patio rails, doors, tables, and counters are just the beginning. The included wedges make these clamps easy to use on flat surfaces.
The build quality is excellent. The main clamp bodies are made form beefy thick aluminum, with steel and brass hardware. The main tightening handle is plastic, but it is very strong and I have never been worried that it might break. The side pin tightening handle is also plastic, everything else is metal.
The rubberized grip surfaces are very durable and won't peel off like cheaper clamps.
This clamp has one 5/8" (16mm) hex stud receiver (this version comes with a stud) and one 1/4 - 20 threaded female that is centered in the clamp. The hex stud receiver has a quick release and also a bolt with a plastic handle on the side that can be tightened to firmly secure the stud.
There are an limitless pins and accessories you can use with these clamps to mount virtually anything.
Accessories that I use regularly:
* Joining studs:
Manfrotto 061RA Right Angle Joining Stud for Super Clamp
and
Manfrotto 061 Joining Stud for Super Clamps - Replaces 2913
* 1/4" male for the 1/4" threads
Smallrig 1/4" Male to 1/4" Male Threaded Screw Adapter (2-pack)
* 3/8" Stud
Manfrotto 036- 38 Stud for Super Clamp with 3/8-Inch European Thread
or
Manfrotto 088 Stand 1/4-20-Inch Female to 3/8-Inch Male 20mm Long Adapter - Replaces 3103
for included 1/4" stud
* Short stud
Manfrotto 037 Reversible Short Stud - Replaces 2907
* Perfect fit hex stud grip head
Kupo Grip Head with Hex Stud KG202011
* Full size pin
Avenger E600C 5/8-Inch Snap-In Steel Pin for Super Clamp
* Magic arm
Manfrotto 244 Variable Friction Magic Arm with Camera Bracket - Replaces 2929
You can even use 3/8 to 5/8 microphone thread adapters to mount full size microphones with this clamp.
The possibilities are pretty much endless.
I have tried a few of the cheaper knock-off super clamps from various vendors, but none of them came close to matching the original Manfrotto build quality. these clamps might seem a bit expensive compared to the knockoffs, but they will last forever and you really do get a better clamp for the extra money.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
A must for keeping the center of gravity low on your light stand!
I shoot outdoor portraits with umbrellas and soft boxes. Having a heavy strobe like my XPlor 600 and XPlor400 high on a stand outside, you stand a very good chance of it being blown down by the wind. Having an extension cable/head, you can lower the overall center of gravity of your stand, and keep the flash unit low, even if it topples over, a distance of 6 inches would not do any harm. This is very sturdy and well built clamp, does a great job!
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Twice the price of knock offs, but you want THIS one.
I'm all about cheap gear, guerrilla shooting, DIY, and clever work arounds that save money.
BUT....you always need a few pieces of gear you can trust with the few pieces of not-so-crap equipment in your kit.
This clamp is rock solid clamped to a table, stand, railing, tubing, bannister, shelf, cabinet door, etc. If this clamp can bit onto it, I believe it can hold.
Buy the knock-offs for cheap LED lights, flags, and assorted inexpensive whatnot, but definitely buy a couple of these for those nicer lights your investing in and even your camera. I have no doubts this clamp can & will hold my Canon 60D DSLR with whatever lens I choose (provided it's mounted properly).
Besides, it's $30.
It's one of the few pieces of pro-level gear even a no-budget newbie can afford to have around.
Don't wait until you make the newbie mistake of discovering too late how much you needed it.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Super Clamp is a super clamp
I wanted rock-solid support for my camera in situations where space and speed were important, also for intermittent repeat shots taken from precisely the same vantage point over a period of months and for long exposures/bulb shots.
Tripods and monopods came with various trade-offs. I found this clamp and bought it on the basis of both the specifications and the reviews. It can be used for a range of things, and has a supplementary screw mount as well as the stud. But I only use the stud and for my camera equipment.
Not all things have degrees of goodness. They either completely work or they completely don't work. This is something that works 100%.
Italian made. A simple but high quality industrial standard of build and materials. A good instruction leaflet, in case you lose your intuitive powers.
It's a little chunky to fit in a pocket and, according to specs, weighs 1.2 pounds. So, if you pack it it in a camera case with lenses etc., make sure they are protected from it.
The jaws open to a max capacity of 1.25 inches. Without the wedge adaptor - but with care - I managed to secure it to a 2.6 inch board and again to a 3/8 inch thick flange. And, of course, it will accommodate a pipe, or similar shape, up to at least 2 inch diameter. When you tighten them, take care that you don't crush something.
The stud holds the camera about an inch above the clamp. For me, that was enough to clear any obstructions.
One end of the stud has a standard quarter-inch thread for your camera etc.. The other end is hexagonal to mate with the clamp. The clamp has a quick-release press-in knob and a well-sized thumbscrew to secure the stud completely.
So, you can remove the camera and stud to rotate them or stow them; that's a form of quick release, if you're happy with the length of the stud in the camera. However, I've used a ball head and quick-release plate - both Cullmann - for over 20 years, so I wanted to transfer them to this clamp. They did. The whole setup is as good as it gets. There are other adaptors and accessories that you could use to mount camera, flash, reflector, etc. simultaneously.
The thumbscrew also secures a removable wedge, which fits into one jaw of the clamp and turns it from something to use on a pipe to one on, e.g., a tabletop or plank.
I had a minor quibble with the thumbscrew. It can get in the way of your fingers when securing the clamp to an object. But it's not impossible to deal with; I soon adapted to it. A little more thought at the design stage would have avoided this.
You can use the clamp anywhere there's a lump of the right dimensions. I've used it on a table top, deck rail, car steering wheel, branch, chair leg, door, etc. This clamp is as reliable and immovable as the thing you secure it to. No duck tape required unless it gives you pleasure.
I wish I'd bought one sooner, and recommend it without hesitation.
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Question & Answer
Question :
Can other magic arms with 1/4"-20 threads be mounted to this clamp?
Answer :
The 'main way' of mounting to this (as I've seen) is by way of "magic arm" which uses the large manfrotto stud which would go into a hole on the bottom of this clamp, and not shown in the 2 photos provided for you here. So the ends of that magic arm are inserted into the bottom, tightened, and used to apply this clamp/arm assembly to whatever. Keeping in mind that I can only speak for Manfrotto arms, as I don't own any 'knock-offs' in which to gauge a better response to you. If I've not answered you in a way that helps, please re-phrase your question so that I can better help you out.
(there is a 1/4 - 20 hole on the bottom of this clamp also suitable for that size MALE screw-in)
Question :
does it come with a wedge and can i mount a camera directly to the stud?
Answer :
I'm not sure what you mean by a "wedge". But the camera will mount directly to the stud. I found it easier to mount the stud to the camera first and then to the clamp.
Question :
What products would I need to mount my DSLR upside down from a bar for an aerial shot?
Answer :
I would use a Manfrotto 035RL Super Clamp + Manfrotto 208HEX 3/8-Inch Camera Mounting Platform Adapter + Manfrotto 496RC2 Ball Head (or any other head).
Question :
I have this clamp, but lost the stud, is another stud available?
Answer :
It is. Here on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-036-Standard-Super-Clamp/dp/B001E4L0CI
Question :
What is the maximum width of a flat surface that you can mount to with the wedge in the clamp
Answer :
As noted, it opens to 2.5", but shave 1/8 or 1/4 inch off of that for real world use. Practically, if you use it at full width, you risk seizing the mechanism and not being able to clamp really well.
Question :
Will this attach to the short side of a 2x4 board?
Answer :
They open to about 2 1/4 inches wide and the short side of a 2X4 is actually 1 3/4". I would think you could get a decent bite into a 2X4.
Question :
What is the smallest diameter rod this will camp to?
Answer :
It has several innovative points of connection, including the small 3/8" rod adapters you see on the right side of the picture that aren't in the main mouth of the clamp. In the main clamp it seems it would go as small as 1/2". I regularly use it on 3/4 and have used in on 2". It's hard to find a more versatile clamp.
Question :
Does this super clamp connect to the Manfrotte compact tripod in addition to clamping to a table?
Answer :
The jaws will hold onto a circular tube, such as a light stand or tripod stem, as well as a flat surface such as a table ledge, or chair.
Question :
how would I mount a rain umbrella to a monopod and still have room for the camera? Longer connecting stud?
Answer :
Two years late, but you need two attached to each other by the stud. Clamp to mono shaft and clamp to umbrella handle.
Question :
Hi, does the item comes with stud?
Answer :
This specific model comes with a stud, as mentioned in the description of the item.
However, it should be noted that there are similar clamps sold without the stud.
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