{
  "id": 303425,
  "title": "3 Legged Thing Ultra Clamp review – a super-handy time-saving accessory for tripod users",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/3-legged-thing-ultra-clamp-review-a-super-handy-time-saving-accessory",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-08T08:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/review/3-legged-thing-ultra-clamp-review/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 3 Legged Thing Ultra Clamp is a compact and lightweight accessory designed to enhance tripod and monopod heads. Priced at £49.99 with a quick-release plate or £34.99 without, this Arca-Swiss compatible clamp offers dual lever-and-twist control for fast, precise tension adjustment. Its magnesium-alloy construction and 3/8in-16 camera/accessory thread ensure sturdy mounting for cameras, monitors, or lights.\n\nFeaturing a safety catch and reversible lever for left- or right-handed operation, the Ultra Clamp's key benefits include a security catch to prevent accidental opening, a reversible lever for personalized usage, and compatibility with various plates and L-brackets. At 7.5cm wide and weighing 98g, it offers versatility for photographers who frequently switch between landscape and portrait orientations, serving as a compact quick-release hub for multiple accessories.",
  "summary": "Combining twist and lever controls, the 3 Legged Thing Ultra Clamp promises speed, security and broad Arca-Swiss compatibility for tripod and monopod heads. Angela Nicholson puts it to the test. The post 3 Legged Thing Ultra Clamp review – a super-handy time-saving accessory for tripod users appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
  "key_points": [
    "3 Legged Thing Ultra Clamp enhances tripod and monopod heads",
    "Dual lever-and-twist control for fast tension adjustment",
    "Compatible with Arca-Swiss, magnesium-alloy construction"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}