5 Essential Grip tools every Photo Assistant & Photographer should know @lindsayadlerphoto
5 Essential Grip tools every Photo Assistant & Photographer should know  @lindsayadlerphoto
Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Photograph Grip might not be flashy, but it's crucial to keeping your shoots running smoothly. In this video, I’m sharing 5 essential grip tools that every photographer and photo assistant should know. From A-clamps to super clamps, I’ll walk you through how I use each one on set and why they matter so much.

Whether you're just getting started or assisting on big productions, knowing these tools can seriously boost your confidence and make you a stronger asset on set.

0:00 Intro
1:18 A Clamps
1:44 Cardellini Clamp
2:21 Apple boxes
3:10 Knuckle / Grip head
4:04 Super clamp

πŸ‘‰ For more tools check out the The Grip Book: The Studio Grip’s Essential Guide - https://a.co/d/czq3qn4

πŸ‘‡ Drop a comment below and let me know what indispensable piece of gear you can't live without on set

πŸ“Έ Gear mentioned in this video :

βœ… Savage XM3 Steel Spring Clamp "A" Clamp: https://prf.hn/l/7A5vmbg/
βœ… Cardellini SMC Skinny-Mini Clamp: https://prf.hn/l/70B8aEk/
βœ… Flashpoint 4-In-1 Nesting Apple Box Set: https://prf.hn/l/K3QAV19/
βœ… Flashpoint grip head: https://prf.hn/l/aWBlOYa/
βœ… Flashpoint Super Clamp: https://prf.hn/l/NdXevPL/



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