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 Post subject: Metal shoulder lamp arm
PostPosted: Sun Jul 04, 2021 2:16 pm 
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Hey guys. I found this in my travels...
It's a metal bracket for shoulder lamp's.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07JLKDJPL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_DG7FWKN99EFDJCT98712

You'll also need a set of adapters.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08MDV87PH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_NEP0K33ZF6CBV1HHZX36?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 04, 2021 3:20 pm 
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what are the names of them? links arent working for me. Also excellent find!


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PostPosted: Sun Jul 04, 2021 4:03 pm 
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The text spiel is
Fotover Type E Universal Light Stand Swivel Hot Shoe Umbrella Flash Holder Tripod Bracket with Hot Shoe Adapter Camera
for the bracket

For the adapters
WIFUN 2 Set 1/4" Male to 3/8" Camera Thread Adapter, Converter Threaded Screws Tripod Adapter Mount for Camera Monopad Tripod Monopod Ballhead (2* 1/4-3/8 double head screw,2*BE screws,2*small screws)

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 Post subject: lamp arm US
PostPosted: Sun Jul 04, 2021 4:28 pm 
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Wow the flash theyre using with it looks a lot like the motion tracker flash. That's a pretty good clue that the original was a flash mount. Seen em labeled as umbrella holders too. Either way, it makes sense it was camera equipment.

Here's one for people in the US:

https://www.amazon.com/Updated-Anwenk-Bracket-Umbrella-Speedlite/dp/B072JRNNTG/ref=sr_1_28?dchild=1&keywords=Camera%2BSpeedlight%2BMount%2BFlash%2BStand%2BSpeedlite%2BUmbrella%2BHolder%2BLight%2BStand%2BAdapter%2Bw%2FShoe%2BMount%2BCompatible%2Bwith%2BCamera%2BNikon%2BPentax%2BOlympus%2BDSLR%2BFlash%2BSpeedlite%2BLED%2BLight%2BE&qid=1625413088&sr=8-28&th=1

And the adapters:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/231579442226?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item35eb35dc32:g:alUAAOSw0fhXjYwb&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACoPYe5NmHp%252B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsSRAQR8FABHjfpFoyRlXhWmTN9G7XAGr8AP7Dc49%252FobGSmyDov%252BPSFwl4hcv%252BUWtgdBILH5zwBO1VYaYDBm8%252B5oIPa0RhhZnG3xMReTwDoDdeQnikDN%252B3C7QjbxLa3gh8tb56KRXyk8Jk6%252FbS4OPwtE4frKE63BnW9SKmpSYP81tKHD8vuFnectzYRT0bOQJcU4GTiK9LbL48RaidU%252BpNp2telrj%252FVyziHgqY0KmwvvdPfAUZaMeyWL%252BHvAQkAQXVeO8Holm8OeHjuMXZEPQke7RkSuE3QC22wKIkzXOJCbC3GvtKIzwtk191NCxDuxMbzNrPe8OYGu63TMbBc1WPd%252Bt6T4%252FmiEZals3FirwkgI6D9ugJVDz2HtEQGNUQrSR%252BlLtJZJDlyxrxGIB9a9EaR1D%252BvI7q%252F8o5Yb5aaKuCR3cD3YE9fFC%252B0h3jKjY%252BP0fq97qZseacOyOwMOd6D5MWsBr5WEe7DmoQ6kzzSft9eNC%252BmWKDFCetXjFEgSLwavkGkAE%252FxzgMi00uL3Dm9y1t5Hg02F24OgjnDWLzLakyAoJz8SLj4j96RJvFLOOdP8eB0wvGIy3Zca3rhDlrviCDk4KVVq1NUlt7nCHH8Zx89M7k74hI4oiQucc7p5PmHWsqPdDVyPCBh8fQ5DqjqCT8HOcZTvd%252B4pcwY1VlClR0caeuaAHbQNy7OmsgAR6H%252BshoEcc9CdK7DBR04f8Xrv%252FP7F29Io9Eoa2RmeIc2wMMKEcNWkyNPI%252FPNWKLTH0h1bmsqs864FjbxE6eAQ38RRdbzjWLbG0QRbWdrvofbOg%252BXX2k%252FuroRC7pdw8A4sCNb0T7Ph3t%252FuhW4sXf70E4C6RdgZg%253D%253D%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524


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 Post subject: Re: Metal shoulder lamp arm
PostPosted: Sun Jul 04, 2021 5:14 pm 
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Nice find!

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 05, 2021 1:48 am 
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Great stuff!

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 05, 2021 6:11 pm 
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pretty dang cool.


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PostPosted: Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:08 pm 

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That is a great find, and seems like the way to go.

Do have a question...
Have you gotten to the point yet of attaching it to the main box?
I am wondering what types of modifications, and attachment methods, might need to be performed.


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:19 am 
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Not yet. The threaded short screw at the bottom can be removed. So I'm thinking of a longer threaded rod that bridges the entire box. Pairs of lock nuts on the inside to tighten. Or potentially drilling it out and re-tapping to put a bigger threaded rod in. Bigger is more secure, right?

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 12:07 pm 
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My problem had always been keeping the arm secure to the box. While I don't want to go the Adam Savage route I can certainly understand the reasoning for his choice.
I bought these pieces (thanks for the links guys!) so I am excited to see what you do with yours.

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 2:50 pm 
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It's not a std thread pitch. I need to find my thread gauge...

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2021 11:45 pm 
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anyone got one of these fully built yet?


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PostPosted: Thu Aug 12, 2021 2:05 pm 
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Still messing around with mine. I will post a photo when I make some progress!

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 17, 2021 10:37 am 
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Hi everyone I already have a fully built lamp, and have never had any problems with any movement. But my lamp used a different type bracket.
But I have just ordered a few of the ones you have all been buying. And have 2 real reflecta units and 2 genuine superswitch units sitting here. As references if needed.
My old lamp has an extra support rod fitted to it. And I even added a support tube inside my replica superswitch box to stop any compression and bowling. The photo with blue arrow again secures the handle. Hopefully this information may be of some help. If you need any other information just message me.

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 23, 2021 12:19 pm 
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Hopefully the image blow will make sense.
Left is how you receive the bracket.
Carefully remove the black threaded stud. You will need pliers.
This stud will screw inside the reflecta.
Now screw the reflecta into the silver part.
Next your going to need a bit of force. And screw your longer threaded bolt into the hole. It’s tight because your forcing it into the holed section. See image.
I did not buy the set of adapters.
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