Wimberley The Plamp II PP-200

One end of the Plamp clamps to your tripod while the other grasps the object. Use the Plamp to stabilize windblown subjects, adjust the position or angle or your subject, or move obstructing foliage. You can also use the Plamp to hold reflectors and lens shades. Just one day in the field with the Plamp you will begin to understand its full potential and why the redesigned Plamp II is even better!

Tripod Compatibility

The Plamp II attaches to tripod legs which have a diameter of between 0.9" and 1.4" (approximately 23mm to 35mm). This includes Gitzo series 1, 2 and 3 tripods and nearly all commonly-used Manfrotto (Bogen) tripods.

Lens Compatibility

The Plamp II is 23" long (approximately 584mm), which is perfect for 100mm and smaller macro lenses. If you wish to use longer lenses with the Plamp, you may wish to extend its length with the PP-222 Large Link Plamp Extension. You may also attach your Plamp to something independently positionable, such as a Plamp Stake.

Important note for 180mm and 200mm Lens Users:

If you need more reach (for e.g. if you are using a 180mm or 200mm macro lens), you have three options:

1. To attach the Plamp II to an object other than your own tripod, like the Plamp Stake;
2. To extend one of the legs of your tripod towards your subject and then attach the Plamp further down the leg of your tripod and thus closer to your subject (refer to the image shown);
3. To extend the length of your Plamp by adding extra links to its arm with one of the Plamp Extensions. The trade-off to adding extra length to your Plamp is that it becomes less rigid.

Using Reflectors and Diffusers

The Ground Plamp will hold 12" reflectors and diffusers in any position without problems.

20" reflectors, which are generally held in a relatively vertical position and not fully cantilevered out, can be held and positioned confidently with a single Ground Plamp.

20" diffusers can be cantilevered above your subject using one Plamp; however, it is pushing the limits of the Plamp's holding capacity. It might take some experimentation to find a position that will hold. Aggressively bending the joints of the Plamp back and forth until they start making a louder squeaking noise will temporarily increase the holding power of the Plamp.

For diffusers larger than 20" in diameter, it is suggested that you use two Plamps instead (i.e. two Ground Plamps, or one Ground Plamp and a Plamp II clamped to the Ground Plamp) - as shown in the image here.