Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg)
The Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp is a mini version of the highly popular Super Clamp. Weighing in at a mere 3.8 oz (110g), the 386B Nano Clamp can support a payload of up to 8.8 lbs (4kg). This, and the fact that it comes with 1/4"-20 and 3/8" female sockets, makes it ideal for use with virtually any lighting accessory.
The Nano Clamp features several innovative technological advances. It features a patented unexposed thread system, and a redesigned gripping surface that is optimized to work with either round or flat poles/tubes.
- Light and compact enough to carry around in your jacket pocket or camera bag
| Load Capacity | 8.8 lbs (4kg) |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Head Attachment | 1/4"-20 & 3/8" female threads |
| Clamp Range | 0.5-1.4" (13-35mm) |
| Weight | 3.8 oz (110g) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 34 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (22)
- Attach securely (15)
- Easy to use (12)
- Lightweight (11)
- Long-lasting (9)
Cons
Best Uses
- General purpose (11)
- Indoors (6)
- Travel (6)
- Everyday (5)
- Outdoors (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (10), Professional (7), Semi-pro photographer (5), Photo enthusiast (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
Do what its suppose to do
I use this product for clamping into monopod and short tripod as support for flex arm or any small accessories that has 1/4" or 3/8" male thread. Very useful in macro p...Read complete review
I use this product for clamping into monopod and short tripod as support for flex arm or any small accessories that has 1/4" or 3/8" male thread. Very useful in macro photography.
Pros: lightweight, sufficient loading (feels safe at 1 kg any angle)
Cons: limited clamp range for tubge - 32mm tube is the ultimate limit. Not strong enough and impossible for clamping cameras (see warning) - except point-and-shoot. Price alittle too high.
Warning: When opening up approximately half-way, the top surfaces where the 1/4" and 3/8" threads are begin to point toward each other, make threading flat surface impossible - basically any ballhead with larger than 2cm base diameter will not work. (mini-head for flash-only may work)
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Most Liked Negative Review
BEWARE >>>HAZARD<<<<
First of all, I agree with all the previous reviews and comments about this product. Unfortunately due to my personal experience with it I no longer have confidence in it.
Sec...Read complete review
First of all, I agree with all the previous reviews and comments about this product. Unfortunately due to my personal experience with it I no longer have confidence in it.
Second, I own many Manfrotto products. Its my preferred brand for lighting equipment (Super Clamps, Light Stands, Flex Arms, Magic Arms, etc.).
Bought 2 of these clamps and found them very useful, seemed to offer countless uses. Bought 6 more immediately. The Nano Clamp seemed to be a must have in the camera bag...
I thought they would compliment the magic arm (with Super Clamp) when mounting remote DSLR cameras. They were to be used to mount Pocket Wizards(with pre-trigger cables) on magic arm and off camera strobes.
The defect? Female thread area is glued in place and the 90 deg connection. At first it seemed that the 2 metal pieces were riveted together. At closer inspection, I found the although machined in close specs, it was the glue that seem to hold it together. SO, as you ratchet the clamp down to ensure that your gear is properly secure, you are most likely stressing the glued connection little by little until failure as I experienced.
This was within a FEW weeks of owning this item. This item is rated at 4KG/8.82 lbs load capacity. It failed as I was tightening it to a bar. Nothing was attached to it, never got that far! I got lucky. Still in shock, no confidence left in this product and obviously very disappointed.
Trying to return to B&H for exchange for the although the more RELIABLE super clamp. Awaiting RMA approval...
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Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
Great strong little clamp.
Fits easily into my camera bag,
A great alternative to the bulky superclamp.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Time
- Special Events
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
I use this with my manfrotto 819 to hold my GXR camera.It works well.This is a great little clamp for traveling.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
- Well built
Cons
- Absolutely none
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
This is the perfect alternative to the Superclamp when you need additional mounting space on a camcorder handle or any other similar application. It's tiny, rugged and clamps down tight and secure. I even used one to mount a small camera to my bicycle handlebar to record video while biking. I won't leave home without at least a couple of these little gems in my kit.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
I have attached this to a light-weight battery pack for a studio flash and clamped it onto the light stand.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
- Pricey
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
I purchased these clamps for a couple of reasons - to hold my radio slaves to light stands and to hold backdrops to a crossbar to pull creases out. Perfect for both. Small, lightweight, and well made. A bit pricey for what I needed them for, but I didn't find any viable alternatives.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
These are must have clamps for any Speedlight kits for mounting remote flashes where you can't get a light stand, or when you want to use more than one flash on a light stand.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
This clamp is small but strong.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
Used it to hold 7 inch Marshall monitor. Clamped on Glidecam HD-4000 Pro without problem.
Impressive quality.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Powerful
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
Great tool for clamping small, lightweight speedlights.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
Very handy. Wish it could support more weight. Tends to slip when mounted to rod with weight above.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
- Weak
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
First of all, I agree with all the previous reviews and comments about this product. Unfortunately due to my personal experience with it I no longer have confidence in it.
Second, I own many Manfrotto products. Its my preferred brand for lighting equipment (Super Clamps, Light Stands, Flex Arms, Magic Arms, etc.).
Bought 2 of these clamps and found them very useful, seemed to offer countless uses. Bought 6 more immediately. The Nano Clamp seemed to be a must have in the camera bag...
I thought they would compliment the magic arm (with Super Clamp) when mounting remote DSLR cameras. They were to be used to mount Pocket Wizards(with pre-trigger cables) on magic arm and off camera strobes.
The defect? Female thread area is glued in place and the 90 deg connection. At first it seemed that the 2 metal pieces were riveted together. At closer inspection, I found the although machined in close specs, it was the glue that seem to hold it together. SO, as you ratchet the clamp down to ensure that your gear is properly secure, you are most likely stressing the glued connection little by little until failure as I experienced.
This was within a FEW weeks of owning this item. This item is rated at 4KG/8.82 lbs load capacity. It failed as I was tightening it to a bar. Nothing was attached to it, never got that far! I got lucky. Still in shock, no confidence left in this product and obviously very disappointed.
Trying to return to B&H for exchange for the although the more RELIABLE super clamp. Awaiting RMA approval...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
I use this product to attach a small camera to the barrel of a gun. The camera is postion back at the hunter to record a close up view of the hunter. This product is very light and compact. It also attaches very quickly. Highly recommended.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Mount anywhere
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
Replaces the functions of a superclamp at 1/3 the weight. Great to mount strobes with using a microball head.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Research
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
We use the Nano Clamp to mount cameras inside transport trucks for road trips of up to 18 hours. They provide a secure mount that is versatile enough to give us a good camera angle without a lot of adjustment. The only problem we encountered was with plastic camera bodies, it is easy to over-tighten and strip the mounting threads.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Build quality
- Easy to Use
Cons
- Small
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
I use this clamp to mount items near the base of a light stand. For my use the Nano Clamp works well. However, for larger, heavier items I would use the Manfrotto Super Clamp.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- Attaching to rails
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
I currently use this as the mounting point for an arm for a 7" lcd monitor on my rails system.
While I can tighten it very tight, it still seems to slip on my carbon fiber rails, eventually leaving the position I originally left it in (once I apply a load to it)
Probably works great on aluminum rails, but for me, it's hit and miss.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
Just like a superclamp only smaller. Well built, very simple design.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Interviews
- Shoulder Mounts
- Studio
- Traveling
- Video
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
I use these to mount a monitor, light, audio recorder, &/or shotgun mic to my tripod/shoulder mount (1 for each item) when shooting with my Canon 5D Mark II. It's an extremely durable bit of kit that comes in handy all the time.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
We need to support a cylinder for sampling and this clamps was perfect of the job!
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Traveling
Comments about Manfrotto 386B Nano Clamp - Supports 8.8 lbs (4kg):
This is a great little clamp. I now have a couple in my light kit, a couple in my camera bag and one one my camera. Very light, but will hold on to so many things. A must for traveling.
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