Hide Clamp (1 Viewer)

[Martin Devine]

Hello,
I have a 32mm outside diameter carbon tripod centre column which I am looking to use with a hide clamp.
The clamps that I have seen advertised seem to be for columns up to 28mm so wont be suitable for this column.
Can anyone advise on a suitable clamp for a 32mm column?

 

[pete_gamby]

The internal diameter of the metal body of the Opticron BC-2 clamp measures 32.7mm without a plastic insert. Danger of course would be that you'd get marks from the thumbscrew on the column. It also wouldn't be a friction fit as the plastic inserts are without some sort of lining.

I suspect the Viking, RSPB and Velbon versions come from the same source so are likely to have the same dimensions.

Cheers, Pete

 

[Martin Devine]

Thanks Pete.
Thats very helpful.

 

[Derbyfella]

Interesting as the opticron only comes with upto 25/26mm inserts my manfrotto centre is 28mm.... so unless i can find an insert for that size i cant have the opticron clamp

 

[Harry Stottle]

I believe the Manfrotto carbon fiber column clamp SKU:005346 Part:349C will fit, but I do not think it is made anymore. This company in the US seems to have one for sale:

Manfrotto 349C Carbon Fiber Column Clamp | ManfrottoTripodParts.com

Manfrotto 349C Carbon Fiber Column Clamp

www.manfrottotripodparts.com

 

[Derbyfella]

that might explain why they are so expensive....funnily enough their uk headquarters is near where i live.