Umbrella holder for tripod

[andybuk99]

I am starting a new series of shoots for a construction company and as its sods law that most of the days it will rain. So I was wondering if anyone had seen a clamp or other device for securing a golf umbrella or the like to a tripod. I am shooting MF Digital so waterproof covers are not going to be any good. Any ideas?

[paul911]

Sorry, and a sensible answer. One on Ebay…
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/quenox-NG-6-26-005-Tripod-Um...

[andybuk99]

That looks like it may work, although when the tripod is set up and the legs are at an angle so the umbrella would be as well. I think I need something that rotates at the umbrella end. If you get what i mean?

[_dobbo_]

How about a golf trolley umbrella holder? They are adjustable.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UK-Golf-Cart-Trolley-Umbrell...

[andybuk99]

I'm not sure the clamp will fit around the tripod leg, it is a manfrotto 58

[S. Gonzales Esq.]

It's not a cheap option, but a Magic Arm with a couple of superclamps will do the job, and be extremely useful for lots of other things.

If you can find the Arri version it's cheaper - I paid £75, including the two clamps.

[chris.mapey]

Using a bit of lateral thinking...

How about a pushchair brolly?

http://www.cswshopping.co.uk/hands-free-pushchair-...

Designed to clamp onto pushchair handles and keep the "pushee & pusher" dry!

Could be just the ticket and less than £30 as well (no doubt cheaper options are available!)

HTH

Chris