On Thu, 27 Mar 2003 17:23:43 GMT, Howie Axelrod <highwind1@attbi.com> wrote:

>B H lists a B02900" - Super clamp with "Standard stud", as well as

>BO2909 - Super calmp with "Reversabale Short stud".

>

>I assume the "reversable" means different threads, but what is the

>difference between a Standard stud and a Short stud? Can anyone

>assist me?

Yes.

Get the one with the reversible stud, which gives you the

choice of 3/8" and 1/4" threads. The 1/4" is useful for

mounting most US gear; the 3/8" permits adding all those

nifty Bogen accessories to the clamp (check out the

"double-ball head with camera platform" - it is REALLY

nifty, as is the cheap compact 3-way head that folds out

into a short extension arm). I have belatedly become a

Bogen fan - the gear is a tad "klunky", but

good-for-the-money, and with lotsa nifty and useful

gadgets available for particular odd jobs (and these are

often well-designed, and cheap).