Clamps and Alternatives

Portable equipment

There are many alternative solutions to tripods for securing a camera, adapted to different shooting situations and viewpoints.

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SUCTION PAD

Activated by a U-shaped lever, grips on any smooth surface such as glass, marble, metal, or plastic, and takes a load up of up to 6 lbs (3kg).

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WOODSCREW

A woodscrew with ¼-inch thread connection. Can be screwed into beams, fence posts, and tree stumps.

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