Use the Plamp to stabilize windblown subjects, adjust the position or angle of your subject, or move obstructing foliage. The segmented arm of your Plamp is approximately 19" long. If you do not need all this length, we encourage you to shorten your Plamp. To shorten the arm, bend the arm sharply until it snaps in two (do not worry, you will not hurt the Plamp), remove a length and reconnect the pieces. Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy. Holding notch in the clip grabs the steel rim on large and small reflectors providing a secure slip-free attachment (applies to typical cloth reflectors with steel ring hoop). The Plamp will attached to tripod legs whose diameter is between 0.9 and 1.4 inches (23 to 35mm). This includes Gitzo series 1, 2 & 3 tripods and nearly all Manfrotto tripods.The Plamp will barely fit on Gitzo series 4 tripods but it is a tight fit.

Whether you use your Wimberley Plamp as a clamp for macro photography, a third hand for photography, or as a flexible clamp for another purpose, it's an interesting gadget you can have fun with. Diffusers can be cantilevered above your subject using one Plamp, however it is pushing the limits of the Plamp’s holding capacity Call it a flexible friend. It can make a big difference to photography on days when there’s a nuisance breeze blowing. It can also be used to support a reflector to throw a bit of soft light onto your subject. It’s highly portable and with a little bit of practice, is easy to use. When you're in real close with macro photography, the slightest movements are magnified. The solution is that you just have to be patient when making those small adjustments to get the precise composition you're after.Today we have an unconventional accessory for you, one we had a chance to review over the past few weeks (and – spoiler alert – utterly enjoy). This accessory is called Plamp II and it is a flexible clamp designed to hold delicate objects such as flowers. Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements andoptically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect theimagery. I consider the Plamp to be a necessary piece of equipment for serious wildflower photographers and recommend it highly. I am adding it to the equipment list on all the workshops I conduct where wildflower photography is anticipated."

Wimberley is a well known American photography accessory manufacturer from Virginia which some of you might recognize from their professional gimbals line. As it happens the company also makes a few other accessories including the Plamp II clamp (yes, it is an improved second generation – hence the II). The video above is a summery of our experience with this clamp.Larger arm diameter makes it possible to clamp to another Plamp offering versatile positioning and extension. The Plamp Stake can be anchored in a wide variety of ground types, creating a stable, stand-alone pole for attaching your Plamp. This opens up new creative possibilities and isolates your subject from unwanted vibrations and movements coming from your tripod and camera . Ground Stake Extension The plamp's large clamp can be attached to essentially anything that will fit in its jaws. This includes nearly every tripod on the market, tree branches, furniture, stakes driven into the ground, vegetation, etc. The Plamp is designed to attach to your own tripod but it is often handy to attach it to a second tripod so that you are free to move your tripod around without affecting the subject. Thumbscrew activated clip jaws allow for precise opening and closing for delicate work and stronger clamping force when required.