Manfrotto 171 Mini Clamp for Photo/Video

The Manfrotto 171 Mini Clamp is the kind of grip accessory that quietly solves problems on every shoot. Whether you need to rig a small LED panel to a crossbar overhead, mount a speedlight off a pipe grid at a venue, or attach a portable monitor to a stand column during tethered work, this clamp provides a secure 16mm female attachment point wherever round tubes are available. It fits diameters from 0.20 to 1.38 inches, covering the majority of light stands, autopoles, and ceiling grids photographers encounter in studios and on location.

Built from aluminum in Italy and weighing just 0.35 lbs, the 171 is engineered for the working photographer who values gear that disappears into the bag until it is needed. The jaw mechanism tightens smoothly and holds without creep under its 2.20 lb rated load. It is compact enough to carry several without noticing the weight, and the standard 16mm receiver means it works with the studs and spigots already in your grip kit. For quick-rig situations where a full grip arm would be overkill, this mini clamp delivers exactly the mounting point you need.