Sciscor boom for ring light???

[ionbasa]

So let me preface this post by saying that this is my first piece of lighting equipment I have bought for my camera (Alpha 6000).

So how do most people mount their ring lights? I bought this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F2CHC6Y/ref=twister_B07G4D9QM6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

I am looking for something similar to a microphone scissor boom that I can clamp to the edge of a table and adjust, ie. Something that would look like this:

 

Thoughts? Is that even possible? It seems most photography lighting equipment just use a generic "light mount".

[ionbasa]

My initial thoughts were just buying a regular microphone scissor arm and using one of these adapters to clamp onto with the light: https://www.amazon.com/Sunmns-Converter-Threaded-Ballhead-Shoulder/dp/B07483TXCB/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_421_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=S7SSC96Y6FD3SMMG0ZR8

[LyondellBasell]

On 12/4/2018 at 12:00 AM, ionbasa said:

So how do most people mount their ring lights? I bought this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F2CHC6Y/ref=twister_B07G4D9QM6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
 

I am looking for something similar to a microphone scissor boom that I can clamp to the edge of a table and adjust.
 

In all honesty it depends entirely on what you want to achieve with the light.

Some people shoot through it, to achieve that crazy circular catchlight look.

Some people put it above them as a top light.

 

If you're going to be using it in a static setup that won't vary from day-to-day, a swivel mount boom arm might just be the thing.

If it's something you're going to be repositioning, or you need some flexibility, look into getting a light stand. There are plenty of varieties for every budget.