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Photoflex Heavy-Duty Grip Swivel (2.5")

BH #PHGS2.5 • MFR #870019
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Photoflex Heavy-Duty Grip Swivel (2.5")
Key Features
  • Cast Aluminum Construction
  • Adjustable Locking Handle
  • Umbrella Port
  • Designed for Large Softboxes
The Heavy-Duty Grip Swivel from Photoflex is a 2.5" swivel head designed to support large and heavy softboxes. Its strength and durability originates from its cast aluminum construction and 2.5" diameter center disc which locks securely to hold your gear in place. The adjustable locking handle holds at a precise angle for reliable control and an integrated umbrella insert allows users to attach umbrellas as well as softboxes.
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Photoflex AC-BALGS Overview

The Heavy-Duty Grip Swivel from Photoflex is a 2.5" swivel head designed to support large and heavy softboxes. Its strength and durability originates from its cast aluminum construction and 2.5" diameter center disc which locks securely to hold your gear in place. The adjustable locking handle holds at a precise angle for reliable control and an integrated umbrella insert allows users to attach umbrellas as well as softboxes.

Cast aluminum construction will support heavy weight and hold up against tough working conditions
Adjustable locking handle with heavy duty clutch holds at precise angle
Umbrella insert adds versatility
UPC: 799245009632

Photoflex AC-BALGS Specs

Material of Construction
Aluminum
Umbrella Mount
Yes
Weight
1 lb (454 g)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.15 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.8 x 5.2 x 3.05"

Photoflex AC-BALGS Reviews

Certainly worth the money!

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2012-07-22

Portable flashes with umbrellas is my primary use for this product.

Better than Manfrotto for heavy loads

By Larry R.
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2012-04-05

Yes, aesthetically this is not a match for the Manfrotto Lite-Tite, but I bought it because the Manfrotto was not really up to holding securely in place a softbox with two PocketWizard Flexes and Canon 580EXs (especially if tilting the softbox sharply forward). The grip was not tight and reliable enough to suit me. But the Photoflex Swivel is. For lighter loads, yes, the Manfrotto has a more pleasurable feel and is considerably lighter in your gear bag. But if you want to use a medium or larger softbox with two triggers and flash units, buy the Photoflex.

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what is the weight capacity on this item ?
Asked by: Tim B.
<15lbs. The rubber grip will wear down with time, so keep the load <10 in order to extend it's life.
Answered by: Ray C.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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