Tripods for flashlights

[maybe we need a flashlight-related gear forum? luxmeter/multimeter/tripods etc.]

I want a tripod head that can hold a flashlight.

The head's thread should fit a standard 1/4" tripod screw, like this one has: http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-Metal-Tripod-Digital-Camera-Sony-Canon-Nikon-/190340154323?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c512843d3#ht_2879wt_905

There is this "complete" solution (too expensive, not versatile): http://www.dealextreme.com/p/swivel-flexible-legs-metal-tripod-for-flashlight-2-5cm-diameter-44497

There's this flimsy solution: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/universal-clamp-mount-for-tripods-holds-up-to-3-8cm-thick-objects-14150

And there are the bike flashlight holders, which I am not sure can be mounted on a tripod (but seem like they maybe do... dunno):

http://www.focalprice.com/LF659B/Adjustable_Bicycle_LED_Flashlight_Torch_Plastic_7_Mount_Holder_Clip_Black.html?SSAID=447047

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/universal-adjustable-bicycle-mount-for-flashlights-2cm-4cm-diameter-36095

What do you say?

Will the bike holders do the job?

Do you have any other suggestions?

I'm in pretty much the same boat. Well, I have a couple tripods I just need something secure to adapt them to hold my lights for testing.

The one that looks like a microphone clamp

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/universal-clamp-mount-for-tripods-holds-up-to-3-8cm-thick-objects-14150

actually works well enough for up to single 18650 lights, the 2x18650s are a bit too heavy for it. I just need another more rigid tripod to hold the lights. The various little ones are basically useless for holding lights.

Thanks for the info, Don. That clamp looks fine for most of my uses, I just don't want to wait a month to get it. :) I've had an Ultrapod II for many years and find it quite sturdy. Here it is holding quite a load.

I'd try your local music gear shops for microphone holders - take a suitable light and see if they'll hold it stably. Probably won't be a huge amount more than DX prices.

big metal clamp bend one leg in a vise drill hole ,add bolt , double nut and add to the tripod ,

OR

make a small piece of wood to use in your quick release ,bolt it to your clamp and done .

OR

2 clamps & 2 big rubber bands

rubber band the two together one up one down,, one left the other right ,two rubberbands grabbing them in the middle and bang instant clamp up clamp down .Used on numbers of things including bikes ..I like them better than the 4 different bike mounts i have bought .. this type of clamp >>> http://www.harborfreight.com/1-inch-spring-clamp-67091.html

too easy

Or get a couple of these really cheap mini tripods and put a small amount of silly putty on top. After your done you can always play with the silly putty. :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-Metal-Tripod-Digital-Camera-Sony-Canon-Nikon-/190340154323?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c512843d3#ht_2879wt_905

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LYkAUj7e6Y

How do you insert a video instead of just posting the link?

Try the second from last button on the right. And fiddle around a lot. Easier to post the link...

I'll give it a whirl. Thanks Don.

I just tried several times and I give up. You're right--posting a link is ALOT easier.

embedded Youtube video test

embedded Youtube video test

Takes about 10 seconds.

Go to Youtube -> embedded -> old code -> select size -> copy code

On BLF -> disable rich-text (under the window) -> paste -> save -> bam ;-)

Thanks Vectrex! You're a friggin' genius!

Ok, I went for the mini tripods + clamps from DX.

The clamps are cheaper in local stores (~1.7$ vs 2.7$@DX), but are not available in my area and shipping costs inside Israel are about 10$

And the mini tripods sell here for about 12$

So my purchase of 3 mini tripods + 2 clamps at DX saved me over 40$ !!

Unbelievable.

Don't say that too often, or I may start believing it. ;-)