At 3:00 , when you were wondering how long the rubber pad would last. I've had the pads fail on 2 of my kupo clamps. I re-glued, and they haven't failed again. But anyone looking to buy a few, I'd have a tube of epoxy on standby.
That's a fantastic review. I made the mistake of getting a cheap "impact" cardellini clamp and the thread is exactly as you said, doesn't spin by itself. That's so annoying I'll probably get a Kupo as a replacement
The hexagonal stud on that magicarm is great, thats a buy for me. I almost never have Problems with magicarms slipping at the elbow, but slipping at the studs happens all the time. Here in Germany we have "tree-tripods", its literally just a steel v Profile with a Juniorreceiver welded on, you can place that anywhere on the tree and ratched it down, can take a 4kw easily
I have a bunch of Kupo bits, and think their quality is comparable to other brands like Avenger and Matthews. I have their smaller Vise Jaws Clamp, and although it works great, the jaws tend to bind and can be hard to separate. Like, very, very hard to separate. Otherwise, I like all the Kupo hardware I have and will buy more.
I absolutely love your videos and reviews, pretty unbiased and practically informative. Here are two questions: 1- How much is the approx. load capacity? 2- How is the performance and use compare to its brother Kupo EZ Grip Finger with Baby 5/8" Stud and Receiver (KCP-310)?
Thank you for the information! Been enjoying your videos so I am your newest subscriber. I have been trying to figure out how to build more reliable sets and to create any light I need, which does not always go super smooth. My team consists of myself and one intern/assistant (sometimes two if I am lucky) so I do not have a lot of space or hands to transport gear. Do you have any storage tips? Even for smaller items like all of the grip accessories - do you just put them all in a pelicase?
I've had a few boxes arrive with warnings like this in the past year or so. One manufacturer told me it's to do with the box and sometimes the printing on the box. Something in the ink maybe, or the glue used to make the cardboard They tend to be very vague warnings.
Would you trust the baby stud receiver accessory at the end with mounting a heavier duty light like the Nova at an angle? Being able to JR pin mount into a stand is great but i'd be concerned about mounting the actual fixture on a baby pin if i'm putting it at a 45 degree angle.
@@gaffergear I thought as much. I would opt for one of those, I saw you mentioned them in your DOP choice video, can't seem to find them in the UK sadly. Cheers for the reply
I really appreciate your channel. Having someone who is in the industry sharing tips, best practices, and reviews is an invaluable resource. I also loved the video you took us on set for the sneaker shoe store commercial. Having you explain what, why, and how you did that shoot was great! It was the next best thing to being your apprentice! I run two unrelated content UA-cam channels (under different credentials), so I know how much work it takes and how ungrateful people can be (especially as you get bigger). So, hang there. Ignore the haters and the know it all’s. And stay consistently, you. Again, thank you.
My experience with kupo grip gear is less than Ideal. I'm from Canada so my experience with pro grip gear is mostly with Matthews and Manfrotto/Avenger. The first kupo gear I used Is with a set of older kupo c stands. They still got the job done but they where much bulkier than the Avenger stands that I was used to. Ia coulple of years later the local film co-op I worked for was buying new gear and opted to for Kupo since they where 100$ cheaper. When we received them I was happy to find that they were much closer in weight to the Avengers. However that quickly turned sour when I found out that the weight savings was due to a loss of strength. On a shoot I had a 4bank kino boomed out and the Kupo stand was flexing under weight. I swapped it out with an Avenger which stayed as straight as a flagpole. The bigger issue is that the top leg on the Kupo stands is shorter than the other brands and allows the sandbag resting on it to touch the ground. Overall I think Kupo is fine if It's all you can afford since they are mostly good enough. But if you can afford it go for one of the higher end brands a you'll be happier in the long run. Everytime I rent gear from the co-op I always ask for the 20 year old Avengers instead of the Kupos.
I Just remembered the most infuriating thing about the stands. The knobs on the grip heads are much wider than the grip head so if you drop the arm down all the way you cant lock it off because the knob bumps into the griphead at the end of the arm.
I noticed a mini version of a clamp like this on a 1st AC trolley recently. The rubber was detaching so assumed it was Kupo until I had a close look & saw it was Matthews.
And boom for a light that can be hold in hands with something like "aputure lantern 360° "soft box Or just a Chinese paper lantern So what boom to choose (Audio boom is up to 1,5 kg mostly) What light to choose? Powerfull but not heavy? Aputure/godox 60? 120 ? 200? 300 ?
I absolutely adore your channel! I've learned so much! It would be great if you could do a review on CRLS systems and also I would like to see your view on Savage C-stands
@@gaffergear Well then i guess i'll get first hand experience first. Will be renting 1 kupo combo for a small gig this weekend. Hopefully it holds the Nova at least ;)
Hello Andrew, fantastic tutorial about these Cardellini clamps. Very useful. Did you get the Aputure 600 D Pro. I would love to have your opinion on that monster. I would particularly be interested in what batteries can efficiently run it at 100% power.
@@gaffergear Thank you very much for your reply. Looking forward to watching it. Trying to find an answer about the batteries to use with the 600D I found a video you made a year ago about the risks of 26 Volt batteries when they are accidentally installed on lower volt devices and lights. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! Never heard of this before, and now that you warned us I will be extra careful. I wouldn't be surprised if I had destroyed something by mistake. That's another example of why I keep on coming to your channel. The most insightful and in depth reviews from a serious real "in the field professional" , no just a UA-camr behind a desk.
@@osoriony to power the 600d I would look into 1k DC to DC inverters, than ask your local golf club where they get their golf buggy batteries from. Then power it through the 48v inlet.
@@gaffergear Hello Andrew, thank you very much for your advice. I am so sorry I was so rude. I feel terrible because I watched your video about the 600 D and I forgot to make a comment on it. It's only fair since you are so kind, but specially because you always give the most professional sound advice of anybody I know in UA-cam that I know of. I am waiting for the 600 D since it's backordered also the Fresnel and barn doors.
Not a fan of companies who rip off a patented product, cardellini and matthellini and brand names for the same design constructed differently. The cardellini being made in the US.
Product name update: now called the Super Grip Finger with 16mm baby pin :-)
Love Kupo's quality and prices, Thank you for a very nice review as usual.
At 3:00 , when you were wondering how long the rubber pad would last.
I've had the pads fail on 2 of my kupo clamps. I re-glued, and they haven't failed again. But anyone looking to buy a few, I'd have a tube of epoxy on standby.
Thanks, I suspected that.
That's a fantastic review. I made the mistake of getting a cheap "impact" cardellini clamp and the thread is exactly as you said, doesn't spin by itself. That's so annoying I'll probably get a Kupo as a replacement
The hexagonal stud on that magicarm is great, thats a buy for me. I almost never have Problems with magicarms slipping at the elbow, but slipping at the studs happens all the time.
Here in Germany we have "tree-tripods", its literally just a steel v Profile with a Juniorreceiver welded on, you can place that anywhere on the tree and ratched it down, can take a 4kw easily
I have a bunch of Kupo bits, and think their quality is comparable to other brands like Avenger and Matthews. I have their smaller Vise Jaws Clamp, and although it works great, the jaws tend to bind and can be hard to separate. Like, very, very hard to separate. Otherwise, I like all the Kupo hardware I have and will buy more.
Just staring to get my light gear together these are something to definitely have in the kit 💪🏾
The rubber is even a problem on the Matthews Matthellini Clamp ☹️
I absolutely love your videos and reviews, pretty unbiased and practically informative. Here are two questions: 1- How much is the approx. load capacity? 2- How is the performance and use compare to its brother Kupo EZ Grip Finger with Baby 5/8" Stud and Receiver (KCP-310)?
Any response?
Very nice sir realy like your videos
Super grip finger-baby 😂😂 wow they really let that one slip past them. I guess baby swivel adapter wasn't good enough?
Thank you for the information! Been enjoying your videos so I am your newest subscriber. I have been trying to figure out how to build more reliable sets and to create any light I need, which does not always go super smooth. My team consists of myself and one intern/assistant (sometimes two if I am lucky) so I do not have a lot of space or hands to transport gear. Do you have any storage tips? Even for smaller items like all of the grip accessories - do you just put them all in a pelicase?
What this label "warning cancer and Reproductive harm" on Kupo gear boxes mean? i got this warning on Super Viser Clamp 601
I've had a few boxes arrive with warnings like this in the past year or so.
One manufacturer told me it's to do with the box and sometimes the printing on the box. Something in the ink maybe, or the glue used to make the cardboard
They tend to be very vague warnings.
What is that pipe clamp you use for the Max arm?
Manfrotto super clamp
Would you trust the baby stud receiver accessory at the end with mounting a heavier duty light like the Nova at an angle? Being able to JR pin mount into a stand is great but i'd be concerned about mounting the actual fixture on a baby pin if i'm putting it at a 45 degree angle.
I wouldn't use it for a Nova. I would go a 45 degree junior adaptor.
@@gaffergear I thought as much. I would opt for one of those, I saw you mentioned them in your DOP choice video, can't seem to find them in the UK sadly. Cheers for the reply
Can you do an episode on textiles, maybe? Diffusion materials, handling, storing, useful knots / tricks for frames etc...
Great Channel. A bit underrated because people are too cheap to buy good grip gear.
Great to have detailed and reliable reviews of stands, grips, etc, along with the professional lighting reviews and tips, etc.
hexagon stud is a great feature.
Does it rust? Only time will tell....
I think follow up episodes a few years later will help
I really appreciate your channel. Having someone who is in the industry sharing tips, best practices, and reviews is an invaluable resource. I also loved the video you took us on set for the sneaker shoe store commercial. Having you explain what, why, and how you did that shoot was great! It was the next best thing to being your apprentice! I run two unrelated content UA-cam channels (under different credentials), so I know how much work it takes and how ungrateful people can be (especially as you get bigger). So, hang there. Ignore the haters and the know it all’s. And stay consistently, you. Again, thank you.
My experience with kupo grip gear is less than Ideal. I'm from Canada so my experience with pro grip gear is mostly with Matthews and Manfrotto/Avenger. The first kupo gear I used Is with a set of older kupo c stands. They still got the job done but they where much bulkier than the Avenger stands that I was used to. Ia coulple of years later the local film co-op I worked for was buying new gear and opted to for Kupo since they where 100$ cheaper. When we received them I was happy to find that they were much closer in weight to the Avengers. However that quickly turned sour when I found out that the weight savings was due to a loss of strength. On a shoot I had a 4bank kino boomed out and the Kupo stand was flexing under weight. I swapped it out with an Avenger which stayed as straight as a flagpole. The bigger issue is that the top leg on the Kupo stands is shorter than the other brands and allows the sandbag resting on it to touch the ground.
Overall I think Kupo is fine if It's all you can afford since they are mostly good enough. But if you can afford it go for one of the higher end brands a you'll be happier in the long run. Everytime I rent gear from the co-op I always ask for the 20 year old Avengers instead of the Kupos.
I Just remembered the most infuriating thing about the stands. The knobs on the grip heads are much wider than the grip head so if you drop the arm down all the way you cant lock it off because the knob bumps into the griphead at the end of the arm.
Just rewatching till another video is uploaded.
I noticed a mini version of a clamp like this on a 1st AC trolley recently. The rubber was detaching so assumed it was Kupo until I had a close look & saw it was Matthews.
8:40 😂🤣 Made my day man..
Can you also do a review on the best boom arms to hang lights? I have an avenger and they tend to slip with weight on them.
And boom for a light that can be hold in hands with something like "aputure lantern 360° "soft box
Or just a Chinese paper lantern
So what boom to choose
(Audio boom is up to 1,5 kg mostly)
What light to choose? Powerfull but not heavy? Aputure/godox
60? 120 ? 200? 300 ?
I was really looking forward to the stands.
Next week 👍🏾
Unfortunately next week is the Aputure 600D.
@@gaffergear that's far from unfortunate.
I'd be interested in your opinion of the Kupo C-stands vs their Matthews counterparts.
Extremely useful video. I never really thought much about clamps before now.
waiting for your aputure 600d pro review sir
Start shooting it tomorrow
I absolutely adore your channel! I've learned so much! It would be great if you could do a review on CRLS systems and also I would like to see your view on Savage C-stands
Could the Max Arm attach to a cardellini (clipped to a shelf) and hold an aputure 300DII + Light Dome SE? Looking for something to hold the weight.
I would say no. Most likely the leverage would flip the shelf out of its holdings (talking from experience)
@@gaffergear The shelves are in pretty good, an old space. What kind of arm can hold this weight with a cardellini?
@@UptheArsenal I'm in my workshop doing an episode tomorrow, I'll give it a try and see if the max arm safely holds position.
@@gaffergear Thank you
Nnoooo hahaha
Checking daily for the Kupo Stand video!
It will be a few episodes away as I have lights to review before I get back to this.
@@gaffergear Well then i guess i'll get first hand experience first. Will be renting 1 kupo combo for a small gig this weekend. Hopefully it holds the Nova at least ;)
@@MomentMediaSW based on the samples I've been giving I'm buying at least 8 of their combo stands this week
Hello Andrew, fantastic tutorial about these Cardellini clamps. Very useful.
Did you get the Aputure 600 D Pro. I would love to have your opinion on that monster. I would particularly be interested in what batteries can efficiently run it at 100% power.
Filming that episode this afternoon
@@gaffergear Thank you very much for your reply. Looking forward to watching it. Trying to find an answer about the batteries to use with the 600D I found a video you made a year ago about the risks of 26 Volt batteries when they are accidentally installed on lower volt devices and lights. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! Never heard of this before, and now that you warned us I will be extra careful. I wouldn't be surprised if I had destroyed something by mistake. That's another example of why I keep on coming to your channel. The most insightful and in depth reviews from a serious real "in the field professional" , no just a UA-camr behind a desk.
@@osoriony to power the 600d I would look into 1k DC to DC inverters, than ask your local golf club where they get their golf buggy batteries from.
Then power it through the 48v inlet.
@@gaffergear Hello Andrew, thank you very much for your advice. I am so sorry I was so rude. I feel terrible because I watched your video about the 600 D and I forgot to make a comment on it. It's only fair since you are so kind, but specially because you always give the most professional sound advice of anybody I know in UA-cam that I know of. I am waiting for the 600 D since it's backordered also the Fresnel and barn doors.
Not a fan of companies who rip off a patented product, cardellini and matthellini and brand names for the same design constructed differently. The cardellini being made in the US.