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This semicircular white plastic clip came with a lightstand: what is it?
You can use it to attach a cable to the column.
If you trigger your flash via cable or have it connected to a power supply: you can organise the cable with that clip. Moving the stand around will ...
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What do you use as a portable lighting mono pole?
A light stand?
As an assistant I have used a light stand with it's legs collapsed in order to hold a strobe with a soft box attached over a location that was difficult to set fixed stands in place. ...
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This semicircular white plastic clip came with a lightstand: what is it?
As others have said, the primary purpose of the clip is to route cables along the shafts of light stands.
The two holes are for using Allen-type wrenches to help leverage spreading the clip when ...
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How can I re-tighten the lever locks on my light stand?
There is a simple remedy. Manfrotto sells some cheap cable clips which have one end that can be used to re-tighten these screws as it is narrow enough to fit into the recessed housing of the nut.
You ...
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This semicircular white plastic clip came with a lightstand: what is it?
Looks to me like its for holding a cable to the stand.
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What's the difference between these studs?
They're both "baby" studs/spuds/pins... up to a point. Notice that the one with the 1/4-20 threaded top section is about the same overall length, but that the 1/4-20 threaded section is just a touch ...
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How can I re-tighten the lever locks on my light stand?
For a longer-term solution, if this a frequent problem for you, I'd recommend replacing the nuts with nylon lock nuts (which resist loosening due to the nylon friction insert in the nut), and replace ...
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How can I re-tighten the lever locks on my light stand?
It was most likely tightened originally with a socket wrench, probably one designed for a 1/4" shaft (since these would allow for the thinnest sockets). The best tool for the job is whatever size ...
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How can I re-tighten the lever locks on my light stand?
I don't know whether they're all the same size, but my aging Manfrotto tripod takes an 8mm standard hex-nut 'wrench' socket. Available from any DIY store, for a buck/pound/euro or two. You probably ...
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Which stand or adapter for Colorspike light fixture?
You need an adjustable Light Stand Bracket which has receptacles for 5/8” studs on both ends. They are designed to allow you to position the light at any angle and most of them allow the use of an ...
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How can I light an Indian wedding without spoiling the decor or blocking the view with stands and gear?
There are many traditional conservative practices and ceremonies that do not mix well with modern recording equipment. The problems may be poses, lighting, or other issues. The reason might be a ...
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