Photography: Camera mount on swing arm with desk clamp

January 7th, 2009
  • Does there exist a commerically manufactured camera mount that is based on a desk mounted swivel arm? I'm talking about the kind of swivel arm made by Luxo: http://www.luxous.com/arm_technology.html that clamps to a desk and is highly positionable.... This would be used for close up and product shots, but in a fast production environment where a traditional tripod is too big and in the way and takes too long to set up.. I'm looking for a system to QUICKLY position a camera for a reasonalbly good product shot, take the picture then move on to another product. This is for ebay photos where speed matters and not for traditional product shots where there are hours for setup.


  • I have actually allready hacked together a luxo magnifier and a little clamp-pod tripod and it looks ugly but actually works really well. So well that I am actually wondering if I should pursue this "invention." (BTW, this here would be my invention disclosure so don't get any ideas. :) And regarding the desk lamp link you listed -- actually there is big difference in the construction of the swivel arm in a desk lamp and one that is built for constant movement. The lamp type has springs and does not really stay in place in all positions. It would also probably fail over time. The type of arm I used was off of a Luxo magnifier, which is a lot better quality and designed to be moved around all the time.


  • Dear triptych-ga Thank you for allowing me an opportunity to answer your interesting question. My wife happens to be a professional photographer and we get the majority of our best products from B&H PHOTO VIDEO & PRO AUDIO http://www.bhphotovideo.com/ *This is NOT an advertisment for them. I'm merely relating my personal experience to you. These products can be purchased from other outlets. A company called BOGEN makes an articulated arm like the one you are looking for designed to do precisely what you are referring to. It is called the MAGIC ARM: Bogen / Manfrotto 2930 Magic Arm with 2933 Camera Platform List Price: $ 169.00 Our Price: $ 109.95 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=getItemDetail&Q=&sku=5181&is=REG&si=acc#goto_itemInfo ?A fully articulated arm with 90 pivotable and 360 rotatable ends, and an elbow that rotates 360 . The lever tightens and locks for precise positioning of a small light head or camera. 5/8 in studs on ball joint at both ends with 3/8 and 1/4 in female threads. Supplied with a camera platform. Maximum load: 8 lbs (3.6 kg) Requires Super Clamp or Base.? Here is a cheaper version: Bogen Articulated Arm http://www.bhphotovideo.com/product/5186/BO2935/REG/1351/Bogen_/_Manfrotto_Articulated_Arm These articulated arm camera mounts must be used with either a free standing tabletop base or a clamp (both sold separately ? see below) or tripod if you already have one and choose to use it (not necessary though if you use one of the other two options instead): Bogen / Manfrotto Base for Articulated or Magic Arm List Price: $ 34.00 Our Price: $ 26.50 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=details_accessories&A=details&Q=&sku=5190&is=REG Bogen / Manfrotto 2915 Super Clamp without Stud List Price: $ 31.00 Our Price: $ 24.95 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=details_accessories&A=details&Q=&sku=5166&is=REG It may be cheaper for you in the long run though to buy the entire MAGIC ARM KIT http://www.bhphotovideo.com/product/325440/BO143/REG/1351/Bogen_/_Manfrotto_Magic_Arm_Kit List Price: $ 159.00 Our Price: $ 118.95 Alternatively there is this (and I?m not certain about this one, so you should check with B&H about this product first to see if it has the capability of accepting a camera base). If it can also accept a camera base this would be perfect for you (provided you bought the base too, of course): VZ-AR-5K Adjustable Joint Arm http://www.bhphotovideo.com/product/297469/VAVZAR5K/REG/1351/Varizoom_VZ-AR-5K_Adjustable_Joint_Arm Below you will find that I have carefully defined my search strategy for you in the event that you need to search for more information. By following the same type of searches that I did you may be able to enhance the research I have provided even further. I hope you find that my research exceeds your expectations. If you have any questions about my research please post a clarification request prior to rating the answer. Otherwise, I welcome your rating and your final comments and I look forward to working with you again in the near future. Thank you for bringing your question to us. Best regards; Tutuzdad ? Google Answers Researcher INFORMATION SOURCES Defined above SEARCH STRATEGY SEARCH ENGINES USED: Google ://www.google.com SEARCH TERMS USED: articulated arm camera base







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