This is EXACTLY the video I was looking for. I was getting confused about how different studs and pins are used and this was perfect. Thanks for taking the time to explain the simple stuff for newbies like me.
Thanks for your kind words. I made the video because I, too, was frustrated as a newb. There were few videos on strobe/flash photography and grip equipment. Lots of content out there on Sunny 16 outdoor photography, but very little on strobes and grip. So, I tried to correct that. By the way, I loved you in all your vampire movies. You're the best Dracula ever! ;-) All in good fun.
Thank you for making this video because I saw someone say that A C stand isn't complete unless it has a baby pin and I had no idea what it was. This video helped!
Excellent tutorial. I learned a lot. One suggestion, though. the knuckles should be on the right side of the c-stand to fight against gravity. Could potentially be dangerous.
Basic rule: with the tall leg facing away from you and the grip arm extended over it, the small knobs should be on the left, and the big knobs on the right. Then the weight of whatever is mounted on the grip arm tightens the screw, which is safer.
this was very helpful, thanks! i was trying to connect a modifier to a boom arm but the connection kept making the modifier swivel until i incorporated the baby pin and knuckle. much appreciated.
After searching and searching, finally got to this video and this is what I was looking for. Thanks a lot will be an understatement. You are godsent 🙏🙏🙏🙏 please link the long babypin in description
Extremely helpful video. Thank you so much. Any chance you can show how to attach a S Mount / Bowen’s Mount with the C Stand? I have Flashpoint C Stand and Flashpoint S Mount (with evolv ad200 flash)
Hello, hitmhard. I don't have any familiarity with that unit, but just measure the depth inside the well of the collar...the female side. And measure the diameter. If they fall within the specs of the Avenger E250, you're golden. Be well. Best to you.
Good video. I am still struggling to fixure my godox AD600E WITSTRO on my boom arm. The other end of boom arm( one end is sand bag holder) is left with common light stand spigot. I don't think so my AD600E and godox 120cm octabox can sit on proper angle to make sure for key light ( main light) position . You have shown in the video a grip head with multiple holes. Is it a metal one? Kupo brand has got a similar product , which is expensive. But there is another grip head silver metal fix on booms arm. Kupo Ez grip finger head model KG011212, and 6inch pin model KG300612 . You have a different type of fixture on the boom arm end. I am confused with which one can suffice my objective and purpose.?
Greetings, Siddhun. My C stands are all made by Impact and, yes, the grip knuckles are made of metal. They have two openings or channels, one for 5/8" and the other is smaller, perhaps 1/2" or 3/8", not sure which. Getting all the components to work together or sync can be a pain, with different manufacturers making items to their own proprietary specs. In the IT world, think Apple or Cisco. Same principle, just with photography gear. Wishing you well.
Not sure if you ever found your answer but a drop down baby pin from matthews would probably do what you need it to. Flip the c stand arm around so that the bare end is boomed out where you want your octobox. screw the baby receiver side of the drop down pin to the end of the grip arm, and then adjust to get whatever angle you want.
Hello, Minerva. The indent is the female portion that mates with the male portion of the strobe's collar screw. They mate to prevent the strobe from falling off the baby pin.
Room 111 Photography yes it down. When I insert the pin, the hole sits higher than the screw of my strobe. When fully screwed in, the baby pin sits crooked.
Oh, I see. Please follow my video here and measure the inside your strobe collar. The top of the bottom hole to the end of the Avenger E250 baby pin is 1 3/8". If the top of your screw to the well of your strobe collar is 1 3/8" or less, then you should be good if you order the E250. As a work-around you can use a power drill to drill into the pin you already have. Just drill a small hole and you should be good. If you do not have a drill then I recommend you visit a local machine shop and ask them to drill the hole into your pin. I used to visit local machine shops and welding shops, asking them to help with various projects that only took a minute, and they were usually very accommodating. And if they charge, it should be minimal. Hope this helps.
It's upside down only when the attachment has sufficient mass to loosen the knuckle. Look at what I had on the arm. Not enough mass to loosen the grip. But I understand you theoretical point.
@@room111photography5 It's still best practice to always have it in the position to tighten the knuckle. Would be a good thing to address in the video.
This is EXACTLY the video I was looking for. I was getting confused about how different studs and pins are used and this was perfect. Thanks for taking the time to explain the simple stuff for newbies like me.
Thanks for your kind words. I made the video because I, too, was frustrated as a newb. There were few videos on strobe/flash photography and grip equipment. Lots of content out there on Sunny 16 outdoor photography, but very little on strobes and grip. So, I tried to correct that. By the way, I loved you in all your vampire movies. You're the best Dracula ever! ;-) All in good fun.
Just saved me from buying the wrong item and showed me the correct item I need. Thank you!
Thank you for making this video because I saw someone say that A C stand isn't complete unless it has a baby pin and I had no idea what it was. This video helped!
Excellent tutorial. I learned a lot. One suggestion, though. the knuckles should be on the right side of the c-stand to fight against gravity. Could potentially be dangerous.
I recently purchased a C stand and boom arm and it came with NO instructions or directions and your video is very much helpful
This info is SO important. Saved me from A LOT of time and frustration. Thank you!!
Thanks for the good vibes. Much appreciated. Wishing you health and happiness always. Rob.
Super helpful, you covered the EXACT info I was looking for, thank you!
Basic rule: with the tall leg facing away from you and the grip arm extended over it, the small knobs should be on the left, and the big knobs on the right. Then the weight of whatever is mounted on the grip arm tightens the screw, which is safer.
Clear, concise and useful. Thanks.
And thank you too, Mr. Watkins. Glad you found it to be of some assistance. Be well.
wonderful explanation of the baby pin, thanks!!
Thanks for your kind words, Angie. Best wishes to you.
this was very helpful, thanks! i was trying to connect a modifier to a boom arm but the connection kept making the modifier swivel until i incorporated the baby pin and knuckle. much appreciated.
Glad it worked out for you, Ralston. May God bless.
After searching and searching, finally got to this video and this is what I was looking for. Thanks a lot will be an understatement. You are godsent 🙏🙏🙏🙏 please link the long babypin in description
Thanks for your very positive words. Will link as requested. Be well.
Extremely helpful video. Thank you so much. Any chance you can show how to attach a S Mount / Bowen’s Mount with the C Stand? I have Flashpoint C Stand and Flashpoint S Mount (with evolv ad200 flash)
Greetings, Anish. Unfortunately all my photography gear is buried in off-site storage. I'm terribly sorry. Be well.
thank you for making this video
Thank you!
Can you point me in the right direction to a baby pin for the Godox ad600bm?
Hello, hitmhard. I don't have any familiarity with that unit, but just measure the depth inside the well of the collar...the female side. And measure the diameter. If they fall within the specs of the Avenger E250, you're golden. Be well. Best to you.
Good video. I am still struggling to fixure my godox AD600E WITSTRO on my boom arm. The other end of boom arm( one end is sand bag holder) is left with common light stand spigot.
I don't think so my AD600E and godox 120cm octabox can sit on proper angle to make sure for key light ( main light) position .
You have shown in the video a grip head with multiple holes. Is it a metal one? Kupo brand has got a similar product , which is expensive.
But there is another grip head silver metal fix on booms arm. Kupo Ez grip finger head model KG011212, and 6inch pin model KG300612 .
You have a different type of fixture on the boom arm end.
I am confused with which one can suffice my objective and purpose.?
Greetings, Siddhun. My C stands are all made by Impact and, yes, the grip knuckles are made of metal. They have two openings or channels, one for 5/8" and the other is smaller, perhaps 1/2" or 3/8", not sure which. Getting all the components to work together or sync can be a pain, with different manufacturers making items to their own proprietary specs. In the IT world, think Apple or Cisco. Same principle, just with photography gear. Wishing you well.
Not sure if you ever found your answer but a drop down baby pin from matthews would probably do what you need it to. Flip the c stand arm around so that the bare end is boomed out where you want your octobox. screw the baby receiver side of the drop down pin to the end of the grip arm, and then adjust to get whatever angle you want.
where do you get this pin?
Steven Yang at Amazon, B&H, or Adorama. The pin is the Avenger E250.
They named the "baby pin" after him.
do people ever use baby pins without the indents? What are those for?
Hello, Minerva. The indent is the female portion that mates with the male portion of the strobe's collar screw. They mate to prevent the strobe from falling off the baby pin.
My babypin indent doesn't match my strobe screw. Would this me a problem?
Hello, Mr. Tran. Can you explain further? Does the baby pin have two holes/indents?
Room 111 Photography yes it down. When I insert the pin, the hole sits higher than the screw of my strobe.
When fully screwed in, the baby pin sits crooked.
Did you get the Avenger E250, the pin with two holes? And the lowest hole is still too high? What strobe are you using?
Room 111 Photography the pin came with the stand. It's a Flashpoint C Stand.
Oh, I see. Please follow my video here and measure the inside your strobe collar. The top of the bottom hole to the end of the Avenger E250 baby pin is 1 3/8". If the top of your screw to the well of your strobe collar is 1 3/8" or less, then you should be good if you order the E250. As a work-around you can use a power drill to drill into the pin you already have. Just drill a small hole and you should be good. If you do not have a drill then I recommend you visit a local machine shop and ask them to drill the hole into your pin. I used to visit local machine shops and welding shops, asking them to help with various projects that only took a minute, and they were usually very accommodating. And if they charge, it should be minimal. Hope this helps.
Can you give me the c stand model info?
Hi, Mark. I have three Impact CS40MB models with sliding leg. And three Avenger E250 baby pins. Be well.
I'm noting that a lot of the pins do not have those indents. Even some of the big names.
They're fairly important as the collar screw goes into one of them. A little extra insurance, especially at weird positions.
the boom arm is upside down...
It's upside down only when the attachment has sufficient mass to loosen the knuckle. Look at what I had on the arm. Not enough mass to loosen the grip. But I understand you theoretical point.
@@room111photography5 It's still best practice to always have it in the position to tighten the knuckle. Would be a good thing to address in the video.
Roy Bixby that’s a grip arm not a boom arm
I just mean knuckles being the wrong way...