Wimberley DIY Plamp Kit

Wimberley DIY Plamp Kit, your flexible helper for macro photography and outdoor sets

With the Wimberley DIY Plamp Kit you’re bringing something like a little assistant into the field that never gets tired: a modular plant holder, flex arm and accessory holder in one set. Especially in macro photography, when the wind once again has a mind of its own or the subject simply won’t stay where you need it, this kit plays to its strengths.

Instead of a rigid one-size-fits-all solution, you get a system that you assemble as needed. You build your own support arm, your plant clamp, your flexible accessory holder, depending on subject, location and mood. And yes, that’s not only practical, it’s also fun, because you notice how much calmer and more controlled your shots suddenly become.

Modular system: Build your own Plamp version

At its core, the Wimberley DIY Plamp Kit is a construction kit for different variants of the well-known Wimberley Plamp family. You can put together short, stable flex arms for low-to-the-ground subjects or longer support arms when you want to reach further into the scene. Depending on the application—whether you’re fixing blossoms, holding backgrounds or positioning reflectors—you simply adapt the system.

This means the kit replaces several individual accessories at once: plant holder, flex arm, accessory holder and support arm, all in one set that you combine piece by piece to suit your workflow. Today a compact arm for the meadow behind the house, tomorrow a longer configuration for an elaborate macro setup by the stream.

Included in the set: components at a glance

The DIY kit contains all the essential components to build different Plamp variants without having to constantly buy extras. Included are:

• 1 × PP-200, the base for a flexible support arm, ideal as the core element for your Plamp configuration.
• 1 × PP-220, a robust clamp that lets you securely attach the flex arm to tripods, tripod legs, table edges or other stable structures.
• 1 × PP-211, a special plant clip that gently secures leaves, stems or small twigs and has proven itself as a precise plant holder for macro subjects.
• 1 × PP-222, an extension that increases the reach of your flex arm or lets you fine-tune the mobility within the set.
• 1 × Loc Line reducer, to neatly connect different flex-arm elements and bring them to the right size.
• 1 × Loc Line Y-connector, a Y-connector that lets you branch your flex arm, for example to control subject and background at the same time.
• 1 × Loc Line double coupling, a stable connector unit for coupling flex-arm segments or extending existing arms.
• 1 × Loc Line assembly tool, the right tool to comfortably snap flex-arm elements together and take them apart again without tying your fingers in knots.

None of this is superfluous; everything interlocks. When working with it, you quickly notice that the set wasn’t put together at random, but tailored to the typical requirements of macro photography.

Precise control in macro photography

Especially at close range, a breath of wind is enough to move your subject out of the plane of focus. With the Wimberley DIY Plamp Kit you fix plants, leaves or delicate structures so that they stay still in the frame without looking unnatural. The plant clamp holds securely but not brutally, so you can use delicate subjects without damaging them.

The flex arm can be bent in many small increments and then reliably stays in the desired position. You can use it as a support arm for backgrounds, small reflectors or diffusers to control light and shadow very precisely. This way you build yourself a small, mobile studio in the field without having to lug around much extra weight.

Versatile accessory holder for creative setups

In addition to its classic use as a plant holder, the kit is excellent as an accessory holder. You can attach light reflectors, color gels, small backgrounds, insect perches or even a light diffuser. If you work with artificial light, the support arm can also be used to position small LED lights or flashes with the appropriate adapter.

Through the combination of clamp, flex arm and connectors, you get a system that adapts to your setup instead of forcing you to adapt your setup to the accessory. That sounds trivial, but in practice it makes a clear difference, because you have to make fewer compromises in framing and perspective.

Robust construction for outdoor use

The Wimberley DIY Plamp Kit is made for outdoor use. The Loc-Line components are sturdy, resistant to moisture and dirt, and can easily handle frequent reconfiguration. The flex arm remains dimensionally stable even if you realign it often or bend it a bit more firmly to hold a position.

The clamps grip securely on tripod legs, railings or other stable surfaces, so you can focus on your image composition instead of constantly checking whether everything is still holding. The whole system is designed for durability, not a disposable character—something you really come to appreciate in the field after a few outings.

Individually adaptable support arm for different subjects

Whether you’re photographing tiny insects, delicate blossoms or textured plant surfaces, you can use the DIY kit to assemble exactly the support arm you currently need. A short, compact arm for maximum stability in the wind. Or a longer, flexible arm to place background elements or aids a bit away from the subject.

Thanks to the Y-connector, you can even create two support points from a single system—for example, a plant clamp for the subject and a second arm for a background card. This results in a very tidy, controllable set without having to juggle multiple tripods.

Efficient workflow during macro sessions

Anyone who frequently shoots macro knows how much time between the actual photos is spent adjusting, holding, waiting and rebuilding. With the Wimberley DIY Plamp Kit you reduce exactly this part. You set up the flex arm once, fix the plant clamp to the subject and can then fully concentrate on focus, composition and light.

The assembly tool helps you change the Loc-Line elements quickly without fiddling around. This keeps your workflow smooth, even if you want to adapt the setup to a different subject in between. In the end you get more usable shots in the same amount of time, and you notice that not only in your portfolio but also in your own peace of mind on location.

Who the Wimberley DIY Plamp Kit is particularly useful for

The set is aimed primarily at macro photographers, nature photographers and anyone who works outdoors with finely tuned image setups. If you often work with plants, blossoms, insects or textured nature subjects, a reliable plant holder and flex arm is almost a necessity rather than a luxury.

But the kit can also shine in small product or tabletop work: as an accessory holder for light props, background elements or light modifiers. In short: anywhere you want to position something precisely in space without having to set up another tripod.