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Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp

  • Price: $13.95
  • B&H # MA175
  • Mfr# 175

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The Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp is a handy multi-purpose clamp that is handy to keep around in the studio. It can be used to hold gobos, flats, or reflectors with complete security. It has a clamping range of 0.2" to 1.6" (5-40mm), and includes a 5/8" male stud, and 5/8" female socket.

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Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp
 
4.4

(based on 15 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (14)
  • Attach securely (8)
  • Good power output (6)
  • Long-lasting (4)
  • Reliable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • General purpose (5)
    • Indoors (4)
    • Outdoors (4)
    • Outdoor events / games (3)
    • Studio (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Photo enthusiast (4), Semi-pro photographer (4), Pro photographer (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (7)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Cool Gadget

    Yes there are cheaper "A" spring-clamp solutions, but this thing has some built-in goodies that make it mate better with lightstands, clamps and flash cold/hot shoes.

    It ha...Read complete review

    Yes there are cheaper "A" spring-clamp solutions, but this thing has some built-in goodies that make it mate better with lightstands, clamps and flash cold/hot shoes.

    It has large rubber feet inside the clamp so it is less likely to damage whatever it's clamped to.

    The photos of these make them look smaller than what they are ...

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Strong Clamp, too strong?

    Construction is good, but I wonder if the clamp is a little too strong. I've really got to squeeze hard to open to fully. I got this to solve an odd clamping concept (...Read complete review

    Construction is good, but I wonder if the clamp is a little too strong. I've really got to squeeze hard to open to fully. I got this to solve an odd clamping concept (holding a pinhole camera in place, and I'm not sure if it wouldn't crush my camera!

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    Reviewed by 15 customers

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    4.0

    Good quality

    By Poncho

    from Monterrey

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Attach Securely
    • Durable
    • Long-Lasting
    • Powerful

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • General Use
      • Indoors

      Comments about Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp:

      Its clamping mechanism is very solid, very tight

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      4.0

      Solid Clamp

      By RumorMeThis

      from Sunnyvale, CA

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attach Securely
      • Durable
      • Long-Lasting

      Cons

      • Few available accessories

      Best Uses

      • Outdoors
      • Special Events

      Comments about Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp:

      Very Solid Clamp. Holds on to whatever you clamp it to with no problem. I feel confident putting my quadra heads on it while clamped to a branch or a pole. Rubber feet in the clamp jaws make for better traction and wont scratch whatever you are clamping it to. Unfortunately not very intuitive for such a simple piece of equipment. You can attach the flash head in several ways, but most require additional hardware which doesn't come up in searches on bh. The main method of attaching the head works great though, so still a solid 4 stars.

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      • No

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      2.0

      Strong Clamp, too strong?

      By Metamichael

      from London, UK

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable

      Cons

      • Hard to open

      Best Uses

      • Studio

      Comments about Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp:

      Construction is good, but I wonder if the clamp is a little too strong. I've really got to squeeze hard to open to fully. I got this to solve an odd clamping concept (holding a pinhole camera in place, and I'm not sure if it wouldn't crush my camera!

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      4.0

      Good Clamp

      By AlrightOk

      from New York, NY

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp:

          Sturdy and strong. I use it to hold up an off camera flash (285hv or 430e exii). It takes up a little more room than I'd like - about as much as a Vivitar 285hv or more - in my bag.

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          • No

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          5.0

          Good to have

          By BillyBob

          from NC

          About Me Pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Attach Securely
          • Durable
          • Powerful

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp:

              These and Super Clamps should take care of all your needs. These are fast and strong to use.

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              5.0

              Very strong grip

              By T.O.

              from Maryland

              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Attach Securely

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp:

                  The set knob has a spring to keep it in tension.
                  Very strong grip.
                  Has 4 rubber grip knobs to keep stuff from twisting.

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                  • No

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                  5.0

                  Strong and Versatile

                  By BillyBob

                  from NC

                  About Me Pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Attach Securely
                  • Durable
                  • Long-Lasting
                  • Powerful

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • General Use

                    Comments about Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp:

                    Strong spring and very versatile clamps. Will hold and adapt to many situations.

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                    4.0

                    Sturdy Clamp

                    By DB Photoman

                    from Long Island, NY

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Attach Securely
                    • Durable
                    • Powerful

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Indoors
                      • Outdoors
                      • Special Events

                      Comments about Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp:

                      good price for the low end clamp.

                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

                      Comment on this review

                       
                      5.0

                      A strobists best friend

                      By Music Man5

                      from Normal, IL

                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Attach Securely
                      • Durable
                      • Long-Lasting
                      • Powerful

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • General Use
                        • Indoors
                        • Outdoors

                        Comments about Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp:

                        Ever want to position a speedlite in an odd place? Then this clamp is for you. I work in tight spaces on occasion and this clamp makes it a lot easier getting my flashes where I want them.

                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

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                        4.0

                        good clamp

                        By boston photog

                        from boston

                        About Me Semi-Professional

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Reliable

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp:

                            I use this clamp with an articulated arm to hold light modifiers in place. Is a little hard to open, but I think it will get easier with time and use.

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                            5.0

                            Tough

                            By fidens

                            from Jakarta

                            About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Durable
                            • Easy To Use
                            • Reliable

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Home
                              • Portraits
                              • Studio

                              Comments about Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp:

                              I use this to hold large difusers/reflectors. It clamps very securely and is very well made.

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                              5.0

                              What can you say, it is a spring clamp.

                              By Blahs Blase'

                              from Seattle, WA

                              About Me Professional

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Durable
                              • Easy To Use
                              • Lightweight
                              • Reliable

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Everyday use
                                • Home
                                • Portraits
                                • Studio
                                • Traveling

                                Comments about Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp:

                                This clamp does exactly what you might think it does, it holds a battery powered flash or strobe head and does it very well. Nice piece of useful gear at a good price. I use it in the studio and on location.

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                                5.0

                                Excellent clamp

                                By MDE

                                from Salt Lake City, UT

                                About Me Pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Durable

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • General Use

                                  Comments about Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp:

                                  A very useful clamp for a number of uses. Worth having in your bag of attachments. Well built and strong grip.

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                                  5.0

                                  Cool Gadget

                                  By Seraphic Imago

                                  from Central Missouri

                                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Attach Securely
                                  • Durable
                                  • Powerful

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • General Use
                                    • Indoors
                                    • Low Light
                                    • Night Time
                                    • Outdoors
                                    • Special Events

                                    Comments about Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp:

                                    Yes there are cheaper "A" spring-clamp solutions, but this thing has some built-in goodies that make it mate better with lightstands, clamps and flash cold/hot shoes.

                                    It has large rubber feet inside the clamp so it is less likely to damage whatever it's clamped to.

                                    The photos of these make them look smaller than what they are ...

                                    Comment on this review

                                     
                                    4.0

                                    Good Sturdy Clamp

                                    By RCWisler

                                    from Brandon, FL

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Clamps anywhere
                                    • Sturdy
                                    • Very Versatile

                                    Cons

                                    • none

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Small strobe mounting

                                    Comments about Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp:

                                    A very high quality good sturdy clamp. I added a Giottos Mini Ball Head and a Stroboframe Accessory Shoe and use the combination for an off-camera small strobe mount. Clamps most anywhere. It's just like a Justin clamp but better and a little cheaper.

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