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2.5" Grip Head (or Hollywood or Gobo Head)

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features:
o attaches to Baby pins, boom arms, and steel rods
o holds Baby pins, boom arms, and steel rods, foam core, etc.

grip tips:
right-hand rule - When securing a load in a grip head, turn the head clutch handle towards you and tighten with the load to the right. The weight will naturally tighten rather than loosen the grip head.


 
#1, #2, #3 Grip Clip (Pony Clamp)

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The most common clamp used in the motion picture business.  Three sizes to suit your every needs.

features:
Um...it's a clamp!  :-)


 
Cardellini clamp - large 2C

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features:
o clamps to pipes, 2x4's
o
5/8" to 2.5'' on round stock, 0" to 3" on flat
o grip pads hold tight
o baby pin


 
Super Mafer clamp with Baby pin

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features:
o clamps to pipes, 2x4's, anything from 3/4" to 2 1/4" thick
o removable baby pin provides mounting point for light
o soft rubber grips prevent marring of surfaces

grip tips:
o clamp to a Bogen Autopole to add a light anywhere
o clamp two to a light stand to hang two lights
o clamp to the top of a set wall or any wood beam
o connect two together to clamp two pipes togetheR


 
Super Mafer clamp swivel snap-in pin

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features:
o interconnects two Super Mafer clamps

grip tips:
o use with two Mafer clamps to connect Bogen Autopoles or any structural member


Baby Pin with 3/8"-16 threaded hole

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features:

o  bolts onto suction cups and camera plates to provide mounting point for grip heads

Baby Starter Pin with 3/8"-16 thread thru-hole

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features:

o  bolts onto suction cups and camera plates to provide mounting point for grip heads
o  shorter pin for tighter spaces
o  3/8" thread runs through the pin for mounting on both sides

 
Drop-ceiling scissor clamp with Baby pin

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features:
o clamps to the T-frame of a typical drop-ceiling
o baby pin

grip tips:
o don't hang anything heavier than a
Baby on this or you risk collapsing the ceiling.


 
Baby Plates (nail on plate)

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features:
o
provides mounting point for Baby hardware
o secure to floors, set walls, apple boxes
o 3" version available


Baby Pin to 1/4"-20 threaded bolt
(camera starter)

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features:
o  connects lightweight cameras to baby hardware
o  use in camera's base to mount a camera in odd places
o  use in camera's top handle to provide a grip point


5/8" Steel Rods

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features:

o  connects mounting points together to create frames
o  6", 9", 12", 24" available

 
Safety Strap w/Ratchet

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features:

o  use to secure grip rigs to vehicles
o  use to secure gear in trucks

 
Modern Studio Mini Ball Camera Plate

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features:

o  swappable plates support 1/4" and 3/8" camera threads
o  one tightening knob provides quick fine tuning of tilt and position
o  rotation of plate provides 6" of horizontal positioning freedom
o  cheese plate with 3/8" holes for mounting of other hardware
o  25lb capacity - 60lb's when top of camera is supported

6" Suction Cup with 3/8"-16 male thread
(shown with baby pin attached)

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features:

o  70 pound capacity
o  simple plunger evacuates the air inside cup
o  red-line indicator warns if there is any drop in holding power
o  instant removal with a slight pull on an edge tab
 

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