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New At SYNC: Manfrotto Skyhook Gaffer Clamps

Writer's picture: T.J. CrumeT.J. Crume

New in the Grip Room at SYNC: The Manfrotto 043 Sky Hook Adjustable Gaffer Clamp is a lightweight gaffer clamp, with adjustable jaws to handle tubes from 1" to 2-1/2". It features one fixed 5/8" stud, and one 5/8" socket with double-ended 3/8" to 1/4" spigot. Talented photographer and SYNC client Jim Wimberg (who's work can be found here) has this to say about them: "I love the Manfrotto Sky Hook Gaffer clamp. It is an extremely versatile piece of grip equipment. Mostly I use them to hold bounce cards or cutters for my table-top product and still life work. You can attach them into a C-stand arm and articulate the bounce card to ANY angle. They are very strong. I also use them to hold heavy glass objects to modify my tungsten lights. Again, I can position my "low-tech" modifier to any angle and get beautiful patterns on set with this combination. And they are adjustible. You can increase the opening and use them to hold a drape on a large diameter cross bar for a background sweep. They're very handy and I always have a few with me on set. Great product!" Jim used the technique he described to achieve this gorgeous editorial shot.

Rent these clamps at SYNC today and try something new!

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