What size clamps are needed to attach backdrops (without sleeves) to the cross bar? Thanks!
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Personally, I use 4 1/2" clamps, and they work perfectly. It may be possible to get away with 3" clamps, but I seriously doubt it. The diameter of the support bar is large enough that I have to squeeze the handles on the clips almost all the way to get them on the bar. While I still have a small bit of room, I don't think the 3" clips would be large enough.
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I don't see why you couldn't use paper backdrops. The frame is sturdy enough to hold up very thick sheets. Just remember to purchase clamps which are sold separately.
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If all you're talking about is the height top bar to floor, just put t screen on, roll the top bar and clamp it, then click the top bar in place. If you mean width, take a bar segment out and clamp the excess backdrop. So answer is yes :P
1276469
I use mine for backdrop so I have a stand but I have tacked a piece to the wall your probably better off buying PVC piping and make a DIY stand you can google it
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The vertical adjustment is the same as the light stands and can be adjusted with he quick releases. Or horizontal, the cross bar is 4 x 2.5' poles that connect. You can take one or two out for a 5' or 7.5' length. If you need something more specific, I have a black muslin that is 12' wide. I simply bought a 12' section of 2" PVC pipe and drilled holes in the end. It mounts on the same type of stand as the ephoto stands.
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The clamps that ship with the product are too small for the Oval Crossbars on my Mazda CX-9. So I contacted the manufacturer and had them send me the 'new' larger clamps. They fit great! Malone were very helpful and prompt to send me the larger clamps. Very happy with the end result. Hope this helps.
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The bar has a hole that will go on to any standard tripod center pole. But there are 2 holes in the top of the bar that will accept whatever type of clamp you want to use. I bought sleeve-style clamps and mounted it permanently to a fixed pipe
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No, you don't. Many universam accessories can be mounted on your cross bars. But read carefully what size and style cross bars the accessory clamps will fit on ( ie. Some fit only square or round bars). Enjoy!
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I bought 6" clamps, but the opening in the center of the clamp is not large enough to allow the jaws to close on the backdrop. I'm going to have to look for others that are a bit longer and have a larger center opening. I have not started looking yet, just using redneck engineering to stretch the fabric for now.
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If you are using seamless paper you don't need tubes. The paper tube inside the the seamless will support it's self If you use muslin backdrops you will need 2" PVC tubes to support the backdrop.
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Thats left up to you I anchored my backdrop like a curtain I measured and tape the top of bdrop slid on the rods like a curtain it held well w/o any problems no buckling or folding you can probably use scotch clear shipping tape to anchor itdown it peels off easily w/o any damage
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Hi Christina. The clamps take up approx 4 3/4 inches. As an example:- a 40 inch pole will give you about 35 inches. A 60 inch pole will give you about 55 inches clamping capacity
1180802
I have used a C Clamp that goes on a lighting stand e.g., T shaped light tree stand. The spotlight is quite heavy, thus you want to have stable stand; I hung other lights on the other side of the horizontal bar on the stand to balance the weight.
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We have connected two backdrops (one heavy two layer fleece backdrop to block light from behind with a separate muslin backdrop in front) on the full width crossbar with not problems. The manual for the equipment states "Notice: Once your background stand is set up please be aware that some sag in the cross bars can be a common issue based on the size and weight of the backdrop you are using." Additionally it is designed to support canvas backdrops.
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You can use most any background its more about coverage like you can use a 6x8 for portraits (you could even use smaller like even a 4x4 fabric the hanger bar comes in 4 sections I believe you can go down to 2 sections. the main size you will want would likelt be a 10x10 as the bars can go 9.5 high. you could also do a 10x20 which would stream out for the ground cloth. you may also consider some clamps and tension clips (the sheet is 10 and the bar is like 11ft) I would not want to hang too heavy of a background on this system but does work.
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I just used a regular pole clamp, they are only a couple of dollars if you don't have one already.
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I don't know exactly. I used a black backdrop that was a shower curtain cover and it worked fine. It is a bit "flimsy" but it has worked great for my purpose. I didn't have it fully extended, it was one bar less. It did not sag in the middle. I think this would be good used as a portable unit. For the price it was well worth it for me. I shoot floral arrangements for my web site at my flower shop. Let me know if you have any other questions. Hope this helps.