Extension & Articulating Arms
Matthews 1 1/4" Grip Rail (Short, 26-42")
- 1 1/4"-Diameter Aluminum Grip Rail
- Adjustable Length Range: 26-42"
- 1 1/8" Junior Receiver on One End
- Telescoping Rail with Locking Set Screws
Matthews MICROgrip Rod (1/4"-20 Male to Female, 20")
- MICROgrip Tabletop System
- 1/4"-20 Male to 1/4"-20 Female Threads
- 20" Length
Impact BHE-102S Heavy-Duty Flex Arm for Super Clamp
- Aluminum and Steel Construction
- 21.65" Long
- 1.1 lb Load Capacity
- 5/8" Hex Stud with Female 3/8" Tap
Neewer TL283 Extendable Camera Desk Mount with Ball Head & Phone Holder
- Height Adjustable from 17 to 40"
- Ball Head with 1/4"-20 Mounting Screw
- 2" C-Clamp Clamping Range
- Load Capacity: 6.6 lb
Impact 2 Section Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket
- 23.8" Articulated Arm
- 5/8" Studs, Butterfly Locking Knobs
- Camera Bracket with 1/4"-20 Screw
Elgato Wall Mount for Multi Mount System
- For Devices with a 1/4" Thread
- 3.5 lb Load Capacity
- 6.53" Length
- Permanent Yet Flexible Mounting
Westcott 8" Shorty Offset Extension Arm
- Extends Light from Modifier for Tilting
- Great for Softboxes and Large Modifiers
- 5/8"Stud and Receiver, 10.2" Long
- Great for Offsetting Light to Hide Stand
Kupo 40" Hex Grip Arm with Big Handle (Silver)
Matthews MICROgrip Rod (1/4"-20 Male to Female, 12")
- MICROgrip Tabletop System
- 1/4"-20 Male to 1/4"-20 Female Threads
- 12" Length
Impact Sliding Arm Support with Hand Grip
- Impact Studio Column Stand Support Arm
- Fits Select 1.4" Diameter Column Stands
- Load Capacity: 17.6 lb
- Spring-Loaded Pistol Grip Design
Ulanzi TA10 3-Section Magic Articulating Arm
- Mount and Adjust Various Accessories
- 1/4"-20 Anti-Twist Screw Mounts
- Includes 1/4"-20 to NATO Clamp Adapter
- 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 Accessory Threads
Kupo 40" Hex Grip Arm with Big Handle (Black)
Impact 3 Section Double Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket
- 33.86" Articulated Arm
- 5/8" Studs, Butterfly Locking Knobs
- Supports 9.92 lb
- Camera Bracket with 1/4"-20 Screw
Kupo Junior 1 1/8" Offset Arm (Chrome-plated)
Kupo Sidearm with Baby Pin/Receiver
Kupo Max Arm
- Adjustable Aluminum Arm
- Two Studs Attached to Ball Joints
- Central Elbow Rotates 360°
- Quick, Easy Positioning
CAMVATE Height Adjustable Stand with Ball Head for Desk Clamps
- Holds Phone/Tablet Holders, Lights, Mics
- For Vlogging, Web-Conferencing & More
- Requires Desk Clamp with 1/4"-20 Screw
- Mounts Desk Clamps via 1/4"-20 Thread
CAMVATE Flexible Gooseneck Arm with 1/4"-20 & Wall Mount
- 12" Long Flexible Arm
- For Mounting Lights & Other Devices
- Attaches to Wall, Ceiling & Table
- Round Base with Four Fitting Holes
Aputure Universal Magic Arm
- Up to 4.23 lb Payload Capacity
- For Mounting Lights and Accessories
- Anti-Twist 3/8"-16 Screws on Both Ends
- Ball Joints on Both Ends
Neewer DS001 Tabletop Overhead Camera Mount Arm
- Enable Cameras to Be Suspended Overhead
- Adjustable Arm Length: 11.8 to 20"
- Clamps on Pole with 0.9 to 1.1" Diameter
- 2 lb Maximum Load
Impact BHE-102 Heavy-Duty Flex Arm for Super Clamp
- Aluminum and Brass Construction
- 21.65" Long
- 1.1 lb Load Capacity
- 5/8" Hex Stud with Female 3/8" Tap
9.SOLUTIONS 16mm Rod Set (29.5")
- 1-Set of 29.5" Long Rods
- 3/8"-16 Threads on Both Ends of the Rod
- Includes One Rod Connector
- Used for Rigging Lights and Cameras
Manfrotto 042 Extension Arm with 013 Double Ended Spigot - 6"
9.SOLUTIONS 16mm Rod Set (39")
- 1-Set of 39" Long Rods
- 3/8"-16 Threads on Both Ends of the Rod
- Includes One Rod Connector
- Used for Rigging Lights and Cameras
Choosing Extension Arms
Extension arms attach to C-stands, camera equipment, lighting, and other photography components. These arms can make complex setups much easier, with enhanced control and functionality.
When to Use An Extension Arm
With a C-stand extension arm, you can attach studio flags and other components to your C-stands when setting up lighting equipment. This gives you a higher degree of control as you bounce, block, and diffuse your light.
You can attach an extension arm to your tripod to help you shoot new angles that would otherwise be impossible or inconvenient. For example, you could use an extension arm to create an overhead shot of food or a product on a table. You can also use extension arms to mount external flashes, microphones, and much more.
Types of Extension Arms
There are various types of extension arms for different applications, including flex arms, magic arms, pivot arms, and more.
Flex Arms
Lightweight, plastic, and segmented, flex arms resemble spinal cords, and they're incredibly flexible. You can connect them to most lightweight components easily, without requiring you to adjust lamps.
Magic Arm
Magic arms are also very flexible, and can handle heavier equipment. They feature a metal ball socket on the end of each arm with a super clamp stud, allowing you to easily attach your components with a reliable locking mechanism.
Pivot Arm
Versatile enough to handle various photography tasks, pivot arms use a wheel-locking elbow mechanism that allows you to adjust the tension. This feature is helpful when you're attaching components of different weights and you need to make adjustments. Because of its folding action, a pivot arm is especially useful if you need to save space.
Friction Arm
Friction arms are similar to magic arms, but they allow for partial locking of cameras, lights, and other components. This partial locking mechanism allows you to track objects while filming and make adjustments on the fly.
Grip Arm
Ideal for use with C-stands, grip arms feature durable heads and knuckles that can help you mount various components such as lights and flags.