Hereās a detailed breakdown of the Tether Tools Rock Solid MiniāPro Clamp (Model RS204) ā its features, specs, useācases, and what to keep in mind.
Rock Solid MiniāPro Clamp (RS204) ā Overview
A compact, heavyāduty clamp designed to securely mount small gear (tablets, phones, monitors, wireless devices or even cameras) onto a variety of supports ā round or flat. Ideal for photo/video rigs, tethering setups, and general creative workflows.
Key Features
| Feature | What itās good for / Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Clamp range: 0.5ā³ to 2.0ā³ (~āÆ13 mm to 50 mm) | Lets you clamp onto many surfaces ā tripod legs, light stands, rails, poles, tubular rigs, and so on. Polyline+2Design Info+2 |
| Allāmetal (aluminum) build, rugged | Durable construction resists wear & flex. Offers solid grip and longevity. Polyline+1 |
| Nonāreflective black finish | Helps avoid glare/reflections in shooting environments; looks professional. Polyline |
| Dual threaded sockets: 1/4ā20 and 3/8ā16 | Allows attaching arms, brackets, accessories that use standard photo/video threads. Flexible mounting options. Polyline+1 |
| Capacity: can hold up to ~āÆ8.8 lb (āāÆ4.0 kg) | Good for gear thatās moderately heavy ā small monitors, wireless rigs, tablets, etc. Polyline+1 |
| Weight & form: around 4.4 oz (āāÆ136 g)** | Light enough to be portable, yet strong enough for serious use. Polyline |
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | RS204 |
| Clampable Surface Diameter | ~āÆ0.5ā³ to 2.0ā³ (13 mm to 50 mm) Polyline+1 |
| Max Load | ~āÆ8.8 lb / 4.0 kg Polyline+1 |
| Material | Aluminum, allāmetal build Polyline+1 |
| Color / Finish | Black, nonāreflective Polyline+1 |
| Threads / Sockets | Both 1/4ā20 and 3/8ā16 receptor sockets for accessories Polyline+1 |
| Weight | ~āÆ4.4 oz (āāÆ136 g) Polyline |
Ideal UseāCases
Mounting tablets or phones for tethered shooting, client previews, or control surfaces.
Fixing monitors or wireless devices on rods, rails or rig frames.
Using as part of a modular video rig where you need to add accessories but maintain clean, firm mounting.
Onālocation work where flexibility is needed (different mounting surfaces) and you want strong holding power.
For mounting accessories to bikes, fitness equipment, rails ā wherever clampable frames exist. (Tether Tools themselves show some āunique usesā like these in their blog) Tether Tools
Strengths & What It Does Well
Very versatile in terms of what surfaces it can clamp to (flat/round) and what you can attach to it.
Strong holding capacity makes it suitable for heavier accessories, reducing wobble or drift.
Durable materials + good build quality = longerālasting tool, less wear.
Minimal setup/adjustment: standard threads reduce need for adapters in many cases.
Things to Consider / Limitations
The clamp range has a lower limit (~āÆ0.5ā³) and upper limit (~āÆ2.0ā³). Surfaces outside that range wonāt be secured properly. Polyline+1
Heavier loads near the upper capacity might introduce leverage issues (i.e., the surface/clamp mount must also be rigid enough). If the stand/arm flexes, the clamp alone canāt compensate.
Because of its allāmetal construction, sharp edges or bare metal contacting delicate surfaces (paint, finish) may cause scratches unless pads/protection are used.
Bulk & size: though reasonably light, it adds some weight & size to your rig. For ultralight travel or stealth work, something smaller or gluing might be preferred.
If you like, I can also write marketing copy for this (for product page or catalog), or compare RS204 with a few similar clamps to help you decide what matches your workflow best.