Need Strobe Arm Advice

[Entacmaea]

Hey there, just wondering if there is an appreciable difference between ultralight arms/clamps verses the Bigblue brand arms/clamps? Does anyone have any experience? I'm looking at two 5" arms and three clamps for a YS-D1 strobe, and the BigBlue arms are half $25 of the Ultralight arms $48. (Clamps are the same price) Only difference I can tell is a resin ball on the Bigblue and aluminum on the ultralight- any advice?

Thanks! Best, Peter

 

[Searcaigh]

No experience with BigBlue but I have ULC arms and they look as good as they were when I bought them back in 1995.

 

[Hashsaz]

Ulc arm is good and long lasting, but don't think the brand is affecting your photography. The problem you should concern is the length and type of photography you prefered, macro or wide angle.

however, personally go for ulcs. At least the price worth for its quality.

 

[James R]

I went with i-Das arms & clamps, which are a great value. Optical Ocean is close to you, so I expect that you'd get them pretty fast.

Manufacturer :: I-DAS -

 

[rickthompson]

I would also still recommend Ultralight. I've only had mine for a few years, but they still look brand new and I've had excellent experiences with their customer service.

 

[Entacmaea]

Thanks all- I ended up going with Lightweight arms from Optical Ocean- their 6" ball arms are $9 to Ultralights $48- and the simple single rod design is easier for me. Can't imagine why anyone would pay $48 for the same thing... but that is just me : )

 

[Hashsaz]

Hah, cause we bought them back to years ago when there's no much choice for us

 

[Entacmaea]

Hah- good point : )