I interviewed Steve Cardellini a few years back. From my notes, he said the main functional difference is that the main body of Cardellini is made using the sand casting process, making them somewhat stronger.
When I started in films, I only knew the Manfrotto Superclamp. I used it for everything. But like with every new tool you get, you get used to its advantages and suddenly, you can`t live without it. Today, I have a big variation of Matthellini and Cardellelini Clamps and use them on every set excessively. I rarely use Superclamps anymore. 95% of what a Superclamp can do, a Cardellini can do better.
Just to add to the mafer point: mafers have an insert that allows for clamping on flat surfaces (and it works pretty well), it’s just easy to knock off the mafer and lose it.
The Cardellini has a tighter bezel so it doesn't get int the way when tightening. I prefer it. The Hurst Shifter design of the Mathellini is better for butter-armed Grips cuz more torque to tighten. I find them to bind more, though. Side note: Linda Cardellini is the niece of Steve and signed a bunch of our Cardellinis but WOULD NOT sign any Mathellinis. Cardellinis, in my market anyway, virtually replaced the Maffer because Cardellinis go on straight. The Maffer always goes on angle, because of the nature of the clamp. It's very similar to a closing fist. Like any piece of Grip gear, the Maffer is obsolete....until it's suddenly the only thing that will do the job.
Just found your channel and watched a few episodes, why the hell haven't I found this channel sooner?! Thank you and keep up the good work. Best wishes from Iran
The difference between the two is just Chrome vs stainless steel - Cardellini's cost more than Matthellini's because they are more durable and last longer. They agreed to segment the market, allowing Steve Cardellini to keep his business relatively small and contained, sort of an upscale boutique thing, while Matthews does the mass production.
There's another reason: If something gets genericised it can lose it's trademark. IE: Escalator WAS a name brand. But as all moving stairs were referred to as escalators, eventually the name was genericised and lost it's trademark.
@@outbackatl still, you loose this bit all the time, and even when you use it, you clamp it with a very small section of the jaw, which leaves marks and does not hold as well as a cardellini. Also, I can use the cardellini on a surface as thin as a sheet of paper, but also on a foot thick wall... try to do this with a mafer clamp.
I have a question. I posted your video on facebook and what it seems like that i hashtaged it. But when I searched it and didn't find the video. Just want to make sure that you see it on your end>
First thanks for your fast reply! I just clicked the share button then to facebook, and Highlighted, copied and pasted the hashtag into the "About" box for the post then clicked on "Post to Facebook"
I interviewed Steve Cardellini a few years back. From my notes, he said the main functional difference is that the main body of Cardellini is made using the sand casting process, making them somewhat stronger.
Interesting, makes sense too
When I started in films, I only knew the Manfrotto Superclamp. I used it for everything.
But like with every new tool you get, you get used to its advantages and suddenly, you can`t live without it.
Today, I have a big variation of Matthellini and Cardellelini Clamps and use them on every set excessively.
I rarely use Superclamps anymore. 95% of what a Superclamp can do, a Cardellini can do better.
Just to add to the mafer point: mafers have an insert that allows for clamping on flat surfaces (and it works pretty well), it’s just easy to knock off the mafer and lose it.
The Cardellini has a tighter bezel so it doesn't get int the way when tightening. I prefer it. The Hurst Shifter design of the Mathellini is better for butter-armed Grips cuz more torque to tighten. I find them to bind more, though. Side note: Linda Cardellini is the niece of Steve and signed a bunch of our Cardellinis but WOULD NOT sign any Mathellinis. Cardellinis, in my market anyway, virtually replaced the Maffer because Cardellinis go on straight. The Maffer always goes on angle, because of the nature of the clamp. It's very similar to a closing fist. Like any piece of Grip gear, the Maffer is obsolete....until it's suddenly the only thing that will do the job.
Just found your channel and watched a few episodes, why the hell haven't I found this channel sooner?! Thank you and keep up the good work. Best wishes from Iran
The difference between the two is just Chrome vs stainless steel - Cardellini's cost more than Matthellini's because they are more durable and last longer. They agreed to segment the market, allowing Steve Cardellini to keep his business relatively small and contained, sort of an upscale boutique thing, while Matthews does the mass production.
Wow I had no idea that Matthews paid Cardellini residuals. Makes me even happier to buy Matthews products.
I am a Vietnamese filmmaker. I am very honored to hear and see the information from you
I am very grateful for that
Yosh Studio my pleasure ☺️
There's another reason: If something gets genericised it can lose it's trademark.
IE: Escalator WAS a name brand. But as all moving stairs were referred to as escalators, eventually the name was genericised and lost it's trademark.
Buck Jolicoeur huh.... didn’t know that. Nice share!
I love this guy.
Maffer had a small pieces that goes in the grove of the clamp
that make it works on flat to use on flat surfaces
You beat me to the punch. Yes the insert is very helpful and changes the mafer drastically when clamping to to tables and anything flat on both sides.
@@outbackatl still, you loose this bit all the time, and even when you use it, you clamp it with a very small section of the jaw, which leaves marks and does not hold as well as a cardellini. Also, I can use the cardellini on a surface as thin as a sheet of paper, but also on a foot thick wall... try to do this with a mafer clamp.
How much
Would love to see a video for small filmmakers on a budget for must have clamps. Like a top 5 maybe. thanks for this!
This clamp is my Swiss Army knife of most small rigging situations.
Solid
I look forward to more videos.Keep it up!
Great video! Keep it up
Quite good video, awesome!
film riot's brother LOL! i was looking for this hoping he would have a video and he did hahah
Jsfilmz haha it's a good format ☺️
So when are you adding Bobbalinnis
Such a handy clamp
Keep it up!
When a Worldwide giveaway? :(
Too bad the giveaway is only for US residents.
Great Video though! Gonna buy those Matthelinis in the future!
Neil Briones yea, sorry man I was doing estimates on what it would be to ship it as far as Khazakstan and it was like $100. I can't do that yet.
Brilliant!)
I have a question. I posted your video on facebook and what it seems like that i hashtaged it. But when I searched it and didn't find the video. Just want to make sure that you see it on your end>
Dennis L did you copy the link to the video and then past or just type #gripellinigiveaway?
First thanks for your fast reply! I just clicked the share button then to facebook, and Highlighted, copied and pasted the hashtag into the "About" box for the post then clicked on "Post to Facebook"
No apostrophe for plurals!
shit be craydellini
Amazing interview with Steve Cardellini here: th-cam.com/video/I1gkwQcelKo/w-d-xo.html
Noice
Grip clips. 2017
joe Wesolowski Shut Up Joe! Hahaha
Love your videos, but that was DEFINITELY NOT french haha
nicoprod84films heheheh no it was not
when the 20 year patent is over anyone has rights to inventions and manufacturing and sales without paying anybody