use tripod to hold reflector?

[agresbach]

i know i've asked a lot of crazy lighting questions lately but everyone here is usually so helpful so i'll go for one more

so i have a collapsible 5 in 1 reflector and a tripod. is there a simple way to use the tripod to hold the reflector w/ some sort of armature attachment or something? just trying to maximize the equipment i have . thanks for any help!

[agresbach]

maybe something like this is what i need??
Amazon.com: CowboyStudio High Quality Reflector Holding Arm New: Electronics

[SusanH1970]

I've used an A clamp to attach mine. Works like a charm! I have a bunch of these, but you can get something similar and cheaper at a hardware store probably. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...g_A_Clamp.html

[bhursey]

I agree a A clamp you can get them for like 2$ at home depot.

[agresbach]

awesome thanks! how do you attach it to your tripod though?

[SusanH1970]

Originally Posted by agresbach

awesome thanks! how do you attach it to your tripod though?

I don't have my studio stuff set up at the moment, but I'll grab my tripod, reflector and a clamp and snap a pic of it for you a bit later.

[agresbach]

Originally Posted by SusanH1970

I don't have my studio stuff set up at the moment, but I'll grab my tripod, reflector and a clamp and snap a pic of it for you a bit later.

Awesome thanks for the help!

[PWhite214]

The screw on your tripod is 1/4"-20. You can get a threaded connector that will allow you to bolt accessories to your tripod, including inexpensive spring clamps. A lot can be done with 1/2" or larger PVC or CPVC pipe and fittings for a very reasonable price. I will try to put together some photos for this thread, but am not off work till the weekend. Meanwhile, look in the tool and hardware section at your local home improvemant store (Home Depot or Lowes for me).

Phil

[SusanH1970]

Originally Posted by PWhite214

The screw on your tripod is 1/4"-20. You can get a threaded connector that will allow you to bolt accessories to your tripod, including inexpensive spring clamps. A lot can be done with 1/2" or larger PVC or CPVC pipe and fittings for a very reasonable price. I will try to put together some photos for this thread, but am not off work till the weekend. Meanwhile, look in the tool and hardware section at your local home improvemant store (Home Depot or Lowes for me).

Phil

Hey, that's a great tip! Thanks! My A-clamp thing is so MacGyver, LOL!

[agresbach]

thats a great idea! thanks for the tips! and actually i got lucky at work yesterday....hadn't even considered this option but my work was going to throw away this old green screen stand......not the sturdiest but works awesome since it has little spring loaded clamps at the top and bottom. works great! (if theres not much wind that is).
thanks for the help everyone!