Alligator or Justin Clamp for Off Camera Flash

The Speedlite is a staple for many photographers on the move. There are many ways to attach a Speedlite or hot shoe flash to a light stand or surface. One of the most useful has to be the incredibly versatile Alligator or Justin Clamp with a cold shoe adaptor which clamps to the hot shoe of the flash enabling use off camera - hence the term “off camera flash”.

The Justin Clamp or Manfrotto 175F was conceived by photographer Joe McNally and Justin Stailey. Read more https://joemcnally.com/2021/02/01/the-evolution-of-a-flash-clamp/

Alligator or Justin Clamp with locking cold shoe for small flashes

Attached to a 5/8" female receptor on a light stand

Clamped to a vertical pole or post up to 40mm (1 7/16")

Attached to a standard 5/8" 16mm c-stand boom

Standard male 5/8" 16mm light stand

Clamps to tables, work tops and benches up to 40mm

 

Don’t forget to download, print, save (or whatever) the Speedlite Manual Exposure Guide - you never know when you may need it!

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