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djs
23-11-2009, 14:11
A month or so ago, I bought some studio gear as a lot.
I'm now just sorting through things I actually need and don't need.

But having trouble working out what this item actually does. It's probably something really simple. But can't find any info on the net.

These 2 items came attached together.
The item on the left side is a Manfrotto 222, I know what this does. Usually you'd see this attached to a tripod.

But the item on the right hand side....what is this? Is it designed to attach to a frame or something?
If anyone has a model number for it, that'd be handy too.
http://66.7.217.94/~jaffahol/TalkPhotog/Manfrotto.jpg
JJ!
23-11-2009, 14:16
how very strange!!! looks like you would put some kind or pole through it, but have no idea what its use is!
buckas
23-11-2009, 14:18
looks like you shove a pole through it so you could attach the joystick to a pole, car rig pole?
Paddysnapper
23-11-2009, 14:21
Sorry I can't give you a definitive answer, but I believe it has to do with a lighting rig!
djs
23-11-2009, 14:25
Thanks for replies.

I think you might be right.

Have just googled some "frame" related search terms and think I've found it.

Looks a bit like this
Manfrotto Head for Super Minisalon 840
http://www.keene.co.uk/electronic/manfrotto/manfrotto-840-additional-camera-mount/MN840.html
RicherSea
23-11-2009, 15:12
Looks like it for mounting on a studio camera stand, the kind you usually use with a medium / large format camera in a studio. Basically a pole with legs and oftern caster on the bootom that you can wheel about. Clamps like the one you have would be used to attach the camera, and often a tray and anything else you need.
Rovers_Andy
23-11-2009, 15:15
Its so you can mount it on a mobile studio mount :) very hand bit of kit
Rovers_Andy
23-11-2009, 15:16
Looks like it for mounting on a studio camera stand, the kind you usually use with a medium / large format camera in a studio. Basically a pole with legs and oftern caster on the bootom that you can wheel about. Clamps like the one you have would be used to attach the camera, and often a tray and anything else you need.

what he said :)