The Flash Book

Mounting Second Flashes:Joby Flash Clamp

The Joby Flash Clamp and Locking Arm is a pretty interesting way to rig up a flash, because you can attach it directly to all kinds of stuff (like to the back of a chair, a table, a railing, or whatever—as long as it isn’t thicker than 2"). It has two articulating ball joints, so you can position it exactly how you want it—rotating a full 360°, and it can pivot 180° side-to-side. It comes with its own flash shoe mount, and at just $35, it’s pretty darn affordable. It’s kind of like a cheaper, lighter, simpler version of a Manfrotto Magic Arm (but, of course, for that price, don’t expect it to have the stability ...