Avenger
1 product. Priced at $114.95 including GST.
Avenger is a grip equipment brand for film and photo sets, with its products listed on Manfrotto's website. From Avenger we stock the D200 2.5 inch grip head, the fitting that clamps grip arms, flags and small accessories onto a C-stand or other 5/8 inch stud. Manfrotto describes it as designed and made in Italy. It suits grips, gaffers and photographers.
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AvengerAvenger D200 2.5" Grip Head
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About Avenger
The D200 is made from aluminium and weighs 0.55kg. It has a 5/8 inch (16mm) receiver and holes of 6.4, 9.5, 12.7 and 16mm, which accept grip arms, flag rods and accessory pins of different diameters. A T-knob with a rubber cover tightens the head, and brake pad style discs inside provide the clamping grip, so the head holds its angle once locked. The 2.5 inch size is the grip head commonly found on C-stand arms, so it matches most grip kits.
Mount grip heads so the load tightens the knob rather than loosening it: with the arm extended, the weight should pull the head in the direction the knob tightens, which is clockwise viewed from the knob. Grips call this righty tighty, and it stops a flag or light from swinging down mid-take. Check that pins and rods match the hole sizes, keep the head clean of grit that wears the discs, and sandbag the stand whenever an arm extends past its base.
Avenger questions
What is a grip head used for?
A grip head, also called a gobo head or C-stand head, clamps rods, arms, flags and small lights at any angle. It attaches to a 5/8 inch stud or sits on a grip arm, and forms the adjustable joint in most C-stand and flag setups.
What sizes does the Avenger D200 accept?
The D200 has a 5/8 inch (16mm) receiver and holes of 6.4, 9.5, 12.7 and 16mm. This covers common grip arm, flag rod and accessory pin diameters. Check the diameter of your arms and flags against these sizes before ordering.
How do I stop a grip head from slipping?
Position the head so the load turns it in the tightening direction, clockwise when viewed from the knob. Keep the discs free of dirt and grease, do not overload the arm, and sandbag the stand on the same side as the load.