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Cardellini clamp
Also known as Cardellini, end-jaw clamp, mid-jaw clamp.
A compact jaw clamp with a baby-pin mounting point used to secure small lighting, grip, camera, or accessory loads to suitable surfaces.
In practice
Jaw style, clamping depth, surface protection, load direction, and secondary retention matter. “Cardellini” began as a product name associated with grip Steve Cardellini and is also used generically for similar clamps.
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Sources
- Griptionary: Grip and Gaffer Slang Terms Glossary · Matthews Studio Equipment
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