WimberleyPlamp II PP-200

I had tried to save money by buying a cheaper product elsewhere. It was a mistake because the clamp was not substantial. I replaced it with another but it was very heavy and, although it was good for supporting heavier objects, it was not particularly gentle.This one is perfect; particularly for supporting plants when photographing them in breezy conditions. The clamp at one end is strong enough to clamp to an object such as a tripod leg or a branch while the one at the other end is gentle enough to hold delicate objects without damaging them yet powerful enough to support something like a small light. It is well made. I also bought one that can be placed in the ground with an integral spike. I would strongly recommend this clamp to photographers.

Clearly superior to lower priced similar items. Very strong strong and can hold very delicate objects such as flower stems. It does the job

I've used a cheaper version from a different manufacturer and wasn't impressed. At seven, that's seven!, times the price, I expected the Plamp to be faultless. So far it is. Well mad, stiff enough, and with good instructions. I wasn't impressed with the rubber band essentially used to tension the flower end. Fits my tripod and holds securely. At the price, though, I will hesitate to recommend it until I've used it more, particularly in the field.I've been using the Plamp for a couple of days, both in the 'field' and in my little studio (garage). It does what it does well, and I'm happy with my purchase. Outside, it's cumbersome, especially with smaller flowers. It doesn't hold a flower still enough for photostacking, but great for a reflector or additional light. In the studio, it's superb for positioning an object - flower or image aid - and it that's what you want it for, it's five star. For the rest of us, the price, and its cumbersome nature, knocks one star off. Conditionally recommended.

Used for Insect photography as an outdoor studio

The sturdiness of this plamp was important to me and I have other Wimberley items that are of excellent quality. I normally work on the basis that you get what you pay for and buy cheap buy twice.

Well made and more flexible than some cheaper alternatives. Quite expensive, but works very well.

Very impressed with this item. Used it straight away on macro flower photography. Easy set up and able to get a very steady subject in the wind. Showed my wife and she now wants one for her crafting to hold a light, card or instructions. Looks like another order will be made. I have looked at other similar devices but none I found gave the range of flexability or grip options that the Plamp does..

It holds a world war one periscope with extension (plamp extension) 10 out of 10