The Manfrotto 244 Variable Friction Magic Arm is a fully articulated arm with 90° pivotable and 360° rotatable ends, and an elbow that rotates 360°. The knob allows partial loosening for safe and precise positioning of a light head or camera. It has 5/8" studs on ball joints at both ends with 3/8 and 1/4" female threads. Although it is supplied with a camera platform, it requires a Super Clamp or Base (available separately) for use.
| Load Capacity | 6.61 lb / 3 kg |
| Length | 20.87" / 53 cm |
| Weight | 2.4 lb / 1.1 kg |
| Package Weight | 2.515 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.875 x 3.625 x 3.5" |
I have owned the Manfroto 143RC Magic Arm for years. This is the one with the lever to lock it down, versus this one that has a knob instead. I don't know what took me so long to get this one, but I'm glad I did. I use it to mount a remote camera on the back of a basketball net. So I can get those great dunking shots. Don't get me wrong, the older Magic Arm works great and I still use it, but for applications where it's tough to reach and you need an easier way to lock the arm down, this is the one to get.
So many uses for these arms. Rock solid. I use on my cart to mount my iPad plus myriad other scenarios when you need to position something just so but don't have a lot of room or need that extra articulation.
I had to try a number of settings to get it to hold my Nikon D700 camera.
It's solid and brilliant.
Best mounting arm for remotes.
If you are mounting a remote camera, this is the tool. Holds gripped DLSR with medium telephoto lens no problem. Don't forget the safety cables.
I am using to get vey interesting POV. Shots while am cutting grass This arm and other manfrotto accessories of course You can check my videos on kameradude on YouTube I definitely recommend this magic arm !
I've been using these on shoots for over 10yrs and it's a game changer. When traveling I take this instead of a second tripod and simply attach it to one of the legs of my tripod or a table, stand, chair, etc. I use it for smaller lights like the Wescott Ice Light II's or to mount my iPad Teleprompter to the front of the tripod. It's not light but it is incredibly strong, solid, and durable. You need to purchase the Manfrotto 035RL Super clamp with this to make it work in most situations.
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