SmallRig 9.8 inch Adjustable Articulating Magic Arm with Both 1/4" Thread Screw for LCD Monitor/LED Lights - 2066B
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- 【MAGIC ARM】The precise and durable designed Articulating Magic Friction Arm provides great versatility for the positioning of access.
- 【EASY POSITION】Double 360 degree Ball Head Articulating design adjusts any angles based on your needs.
- 【WIDE COMPATIBILITY】With 1/4" thread on both ends to install any on-camera flash lights, microphone, LCD monitor, DV Monitor, SmallRig quick release plate 3513 on one end and other accesorries like cage, NATO rail 1973, side handle 2093, 3813 etc.
- 【RUBBER & THREAD】Mounted with 1/4" screw is a O ring rubber cushion which could prevent the scratches of monitor and help to lock the monitor tighter.
- 【CUSTOMER SERVICE】Backed with 100% satisfaction guaranteed for quality problem; 24 h x 7 Customer Service Support.
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Founded in 2013, SmallRig designs and builds complete accessory solutions for content creation with cameras, gimbals, and mobile phones. Our accessories are widely used in live broadcasting, vlog, professional video production, and other fields supported by over two million creators worldwide!
SmallRig pioneered the User Co-design (UCD) mode and DreamRig program in the industry to co-design with global creators and make their big dream achievable
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Product Description
Universal Adjustable Articulating Magic Arm ( 9.8 inches )
with 1/4"-20 Screws and O-ring Rubber Cushion on Both Ends
O-Ring Rubber Cushion
Features the O ring rubber cushion that protects monitors from scratches.
1/4’’-20 Screw
It could attach monitor via the 1/4’’ screw on the one end and attach accessories with 1/4’’-20 threaded holes on the other end.
Ergonomic Wingnut
It features an ergonomic wingnut for great convenience that could help to adjust any angles based on your needs.
Length
The length of this Articulating Arm is 250 mm (9.8 inches).
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Arm Length
| 9.8" | 5.5" | 7" | 11" | 11" |
Anti-Twist Pins
| —— | —— | YES | YES | —— |
Maximum load capacity
| 1.5kg | 1.5kg | 3.5kg | 3.5kg | 3.8kg |
Interfaces at both ends
| 1/4&1/4 | 1/4&1/4 | 1/4anti-twist&1/4 anti-twist | 1/4anti-twist&1/4 anti-twist | 1/4-cold shoe base |
ID
| 2066B | 2065B | 3959 | 4194 | 1498B |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 5.51 x 2.36 x 0.98 inches |
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Item Weight | 7.4 ounces |
ASIN | B076KDDBW5 |
Item model number | 4335035730 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #57 in Camera Mounts & Clamps |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 19, 2017 |
Manufacturer | SMALLRIG |
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Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
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Customers like the quality, performance, value, and versatility of the camera other accessories. For example, they mention it's well made, works great with an external monitor, and is good value for money. Some are happy with adjustability, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on stability and tightness.
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Customers like the quality of the webcam mount. They mention it's very well made, solid, and dependable. The arm is strong enough to hold the web cam, and it'll hold it for a long time. The mount is versatile, stable, and easy to adjust. Customers are also impresseded that it'd be made of plastic.
"Ver solid, seems like it should last for years. Proven name brand. If I need it and smallrig makes it, that's where I'm buying it." Read more
"...It's very easy to adjust, and very secure when I cinch the center wing-knob tight again...." Read more
"...Edit: to clarify, the arm IS strong enough to hold the webcam - but the attachment point, where it's connected to a clamp, can't be tightened enough..." Read more
"...No clamp included. They have an option with clamp. The unit will not hold much weight, you must over tighten it to get to hold a camera or accessory...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the camera. They mention that it works well, is well made, and has no issues. Some say that it can be used with an external monitor on a cine camera.
"I use it on my external monitor when I do videos and it works perfectly." Read more
"Works well and dependable" Read more
"...Don't buyThis works very well and is very well made - however - when I first put it on it seemed to droop from one end and seemed like a..." Read more
"...Didn't think it was going to work as well as it did, BUT it works just perfectly! When you untwist the wing screw, everything loosens up...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the magic arm. They say it's well-made, works well, and is the best cheap magic arm available.
"...I can't think of any faults so far. Even the price is really fair." Read more
"Is awesome!!! Great products, great service, great value! This arm is no exception. If you need an arm this size, buy this one." Read more
"I thought this was a very good value. Well made and works well at a decent price." Read more
"...Overall very good for the cost." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the extension arm. They say it's sturdy, easy to use, and has many different applications. Some say it’s great for field monitors and macro work. The ends are extremely versatile, allowing you to lock your equipment into any desired position. Overall, customers are happy with the product's versatility and recommend it to others.
"...The ends are extremely versatile allowing you to lock your equipment into any desired angle/position...." Read more
"...JUST AMAZING! This is one little amazing product that is very versatile. Glad I found it!" Read more
"I have some of these already, Really handy for field monitor. On gimbal. On camera set up. So I advice every good videographer to have this...." Read more
"...They are extremely versatile and very stable and sturdy. Attach things of many different weights to whatever you can grab on to and they are solid!" Read more
Customers like the adjustability of the rigging. For example, they mention it's very easy to adjust, and secure when they cinch the center wing-knob. Some say that the arm is extendable and adjustable to any angle, and that it'll work with any 1/4-20 accessories.
"...Nice adjustments are possible to get the right angle." Read more
"...It's very easy to adjust, and very secure when I cinch the center wing-knob tight again...." Read more
"...this thing is actually super easy to adjust and readjust as one mechanism relaxes and stiffens the whole thing with one turn!..." Read more
"Incredibly adjustable and incredibly rigid" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the product. They mention it has an ingenious design that allows them to position it easily. Some say that it's a really cool piece of equipment and well built. Overall, customers are happy with the product's appearance.
"...It's packaged well, holds its position even with weight, and looks good. I can't think of any faults so far. Even the price is really fair." Read more
"...Bottom line: great idea. Great concept...." Read more
"This is a great product with an ingenious design that allows you to position your device and securely lock it in place the single thumb screw...." Read more
"...Immediately started testing out how I could use it. Looked good for a little bit...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the product. Some mention that it works well and holds its position, while others say that it never holds in place and it loosens up easily.
"...similar to all mounts of this type but, wow, it's frustrating to move around when loosening." Read more
"...the field at all because While using it in the house it kept falling out of the position I locked it into as if it was super heavy...." Read more
"...It's packaged well, holds its position even with weight, and looks good. I can't think of any faults so far. Even the price is really fair." Read more
"...and is very well made - however - when I first put it on it seemed to droop from one end and seemed like a piece of crap that felt great but did not..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tightness of the camera other accessories. Some mention that the single nut tightens all three joints, while others say that the ball heads on the ends will not hold up. The center joint seems pretty good, while the locking device is great. However, some customers report issues with the tightening and loosening of the joints.
"...Then when you position it and then tighten that screw, EVERYGTHING tightensand stays tightened. JUST AMAZING!..." Read more
"...need to twist it all the way in or it will remain floppy, twisting in the nut/socket." Read more
"...The locking devicee is great. One twist loosens all the joints, and equally quickly locks everything again...." Read more
"...the next few minutes it started to sag, the failure point the ball head began to twist so the smartphone orientation rotated down...." Read more
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Whatever rigging you're designing, whatever the budget, BUY THIS FIRST. You'll save money in the end.
I have four of these. They cost a lot more than some of the other solutions you might deploy for creating a double-ball adjustment between two 1/4"-20 attach points, but they work better than every last one of those other solutions I've tried. I have a parts bin with $150 worth of ball joints I don't use anymore. They're all heavier, more prone to slipping, and ultimately less useful than the Magic Arm.
In the 1st picture I've used two Magic Arms (in conjunction with a couple of "cheese plate" pieces) to mount my Surface Pro to the end of a boom. This configuration keeps the tablet from rotating or unscrewing itself while I draw on it, and it is SUPER secure. Yes, it's a bit tricky to adjust since I need to loosen the clamp on both Magic Arms, but I've got it where I want it now so I leave it alone.
The 2nd picture is the phone mount on my "Technocane" (a repurposed carbon-fiber monopod.) The phone's magnet-friendly case sticks to the magnet I affixed to the end of the Magic Arm. When I sit down, I can adjust the arm so the phone is facing me at the right height. It's very easy to adjust, and very secure when I cinch the center wing-knob tight again.
Reiterating: BUY THIS FIRST. A friend pointed me at these, and I was reluctant to purchase one because SURELY I could make do with the other gear I had. I was wrong. Don't be like me. Don't spend a bunch of money on cheaper stuff that doesn't do the job.
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
Whatever rigging you're designing, whatever the budget, BUY THIS FIRST. You'll save money in the end.
I have four of these. They cost a lot more than some of the other solutions you might deploy for creating a double-ball adjustment between two 1/4"-20 attach points, but they work better than every last one of those other solutions I've tried. I have a parts bin with $150 worth of ball joints I don't use anymore. They're all heavier, more prone to slipping, and ultimately less useful than the Magic Arm.
In the 1st picture I've used two Magic Arms (in conjunction with a couple of "cheese plate" pieces) to mount my Surface Pro to the end of a boom. This configuration keeps the tablet from rotating or unscrewing itself while I draw on it, and it is SUPER secure. Yes, it's a bit tricky to adjust since I need to loosen the clamp on both Magic Arms, but I've got it where I want it now so I leave it alone.
The 2nd picture is the phone mount on my "Technocane" (a repurposed carbon-fiber monopod.) The phone's magnet-friendly case sticks to the magnet I affixed to the end of the Magic Arm. When I sit down, I can adjust the arm so the phone is facing me at the right height. It's very easy to adjust, and very secure when I cinch the center wing-knob tight again.
Reiterating: BUY THIS FIRST. A friend pointed me at these, and I was reluctant to purchase one because SURELY I could make do with the other gear I had. I was wrong. Don't be like me. Don't spend a bunch of money on cheaper stuff that doesn't do the job.
it's kind of neat how when you loosen the tension, all 3 joints become loose at once as if it were a ragdoll. This allows you to just place whatever is mounted in the position you want and tighten. No need to adjust each axis and tension individually. I don't use a lot of photography gear to know if this a special feature or not, but it's the first time I've seen it.
I got this to mount an LED light for timelapses of 3D prints, and I'm using their adjustable clamp with it. You can buy them as a pair, but I found it's actually a dollar or two cheaper right now to get them separately.
It's packaged well, holds its position even with weight, and looks good. I can't think of any faults so far. Even the price is really fair.
Top reviews from other countries
They're absolutely amazing and have exceeded my expectations. These arms are surprisingly tough, sturdy, and really easy to manipulate whatever angle you require. They're rated for 3lbs, which is a modest number. But I can understand why the manufacture would set that number as their max (just in case people, like myself, get carried away). I personally have a few of these holding up 5lbs +/-. But it also depends on the angle you have them on. I mostly use them for static objects/scenarios, so don't be picturing 5lbs fully extended on a vest while jogging or something. Although, now I'm curious... (will update.)
People have also mentioned the "rubber pads" on the ends come out, or are loose. Essentially the ends have an o-ring that sits in a groove. It's designed to create a grip with whatever you're attaching these to, while also creating a safe boundary between your object's surface and the mount itself. I haven't personally had an issue with the o-ring not being sufficient enough to prevent my items from being scratched when tightened down. However, if you are attaching an heavy object to these, and the surface you're directly attaching it to isn't completely flat, the o-ring can twist or slip a bit after you really crank the fastener down. This generally only happens when you're really tightening down, and in my experience, only when the objects surface contacting the o-ring isn't completely flat.
Really easy to use, extremely robust. There's a review on here with someone showing an arm completely taken apart due to merely trying to "adjust the arm's angle". It honestly takes effort to completely unscrew the knob to a point where you can take it apart and remove the inner bearings. Yes, bearings. This thing actually has bearings, which you can clean out and grease. The fastener knob is a screw, so if you keep turning it, eventually it will run out of thread and come apart. Just trying to be fair, and rate the product accordingly.
Well worth the money, and I hope the quality on these things stay the same for years to come. SmallRig stuff just works.
Experiment Update:
I just took 5 minutes to go quickly set up an arm on a tripod and a 5lb dumbbell I had laying around. As you can see in the image, the arm is fully extended with a 5lb dumbbell balanced on top. Now I know it's not strapped to a vest, like I mentioned earlier, and I'm not jogging, but this should give you a decent idea for how well it holds up.
I'm as impressed with it holding the dumbbell's weight as I am with how I managed to balance that thing on there. BUT, I wouldn't recommend doing this. Even though my arm is fine after this experiment, having the arm completely stretched out horizontally does put a lot of strain on the threads on each end, and other joints too. If not tightened down properly I can see things getting damaged easily. This is just something I had to try. As I mentioned before, I have it hold objects that weigh roughly 5lbs (give or take), but the thread ends are at a 60-80 degree angle, and they're sturdy.
Reviewed in Canada on October 6, 2022
They're absolutely amazing and have exceeded my expectations. These arms are surprisingly tough, sturdy, and really easy to manipulate whatever angle you require. They're rated for 3lbs, which is a modest number. But I can understand why the manufacture would set that number as their max (just in case people, like myself, get carried away). I personally have a few of these holding up 5lbs +/-. But it also depends on the angle you have them on. I mostly use them for static objects/scenarios, so don't be picturing 5lbs fully extended on a vest while jogging or something. Although, now I'm curious... (will update.)
People have also mentioned the "rubber pads" on the ends come out, or are loose. Essentially the ends have an o-ring that sits in a groove. It's designed to create a grip with whatever you're attaching these to, while also creating a safe boundary between your object's surface and the mount itself. I haven't personally had an issue with the o-ring not being sufficient enough to prevent my items from being scratched when tightened down. However, if you are attaching an heavy object to these, and the surface you're directly attaching it to isn't completely flat, the o-ring can twist or slip a bit after you really crank the fastener down. This generally only happens when you're really tightening down, and in my experience, only when the objects surface contacting the o-ring isn't completely flat.
Really easy to use, extremely robust. There's a review on here with someone showing an arm completely taken apart due to merely trying to "adjust the arm's angle". It honestly takes effort to completely unscrew the knob to a point where you can take it apart and remove the inner bearings. Yes, bearings. This thing actually has bearings, which you can clean out and grease. The fastener knob is a screw, so if you keep turning it, eventually it will run out of thread and come apart. Just trying to be fair, and rate the product accordingly.
Well worth the money, and I hope the quality on these things stay the same for years to come. SmallRig stuff just works.
Experiment Update:
I just took 5 minutes to go quickly set up an arm on a tripod and a 5lb dumbbell I had laying around. As you can see in the image, the arm is fully extended with a 5lb dumbbell balanced on top. Now I know it's not strapped to a vest, like I mentioned earlier, and I'm not jogging, but this should give you a decent idea for how well it holds up.
I'm as impressed with it holding the dumbbell's weight as I am with how I managed to balance that thing on there. BUT, I wouldn't recommend doing this. Even though my arm is fine after this experiment, having the arm completely stretched out horizontally does put a lot of strain on the threads on each end, and other joints too. If not tightened down properly I can see things getting damaged easily. This is just something I had to try. As I mentioned before, I have it hold objects that weigh roughly 5lbs (give or take), but the thread ends are at a 60-80 degree angle, and they're sturdy.
5 stars for the product but reducing 1 due to wrong description.
The description says 11 inch arm but the product deliverd was 9.5 inch. Not sure whether it was a mistake as the box says 9.5 by the manufacturer but the seller has stuck a label saying 11 inches just above it WHY?
Plz mention the correct size.
Reviewed in India on December 26, 2023
5 stars for the product but reducing 1 due to wrong description.
The description says 11 inch arm but the product deliverd was 9.5 inch. Not sure whether it was a mistake as the box says 9.5 by the manufacturer but the seller has stuck a label saying 11 inches just above it WHY?
Plz mention the correct size.
A welcome surprise, it is SUPER sturdy when locked into place - I use it to hold my RODE microphone to my desk.
My recommendation would be to ensure any accessories that are fitted onto the 1/4" thread - is to have the thread facing upwards before fixing any heavier accessories to it. This is because if the thread is facing horizontally, the rubber gasket for the thread often spins and undoes itself from whatever's screwed into it.
This could be a costly mistake if you have an expensive mirrorless camera fixed to it.
Same goes for the other mounting thread, whatever you mount/screw the arm onto (like a desk), ensure it's facing downwards.
Small things like microphones won't be prone to this however. I've rated it 5 stars due to it performing exactly how I expected it to - and with the metal construction, for what I use it for, I can expect this to last forever.
Reviewed in Australia on August 20, 2021
A welcome surprise, it is SUPER sturdy when locked into place - I use it to hold my RODE microphone to my desk.
My recommendation would be to ensure any accessories that are fitted onto the 1/4" thread - is to have the thread facing upwards before fixing any heavier accessories to it. This is because if the thread is facing horizontally, the rubber gasket for the thread often spins and undoes itself from whatever's screwed into it.
This could be a costly mistake if you have an expensive mirrorless camera fixed to it.
Same goes for the other mounting thread, whatever you mount/screw the arm onto (like a desk), ensure it's facing downwards.
Small things like microphones won't be prone to this however. I've rated it 5 stars due to it performing exactly how I expected it to - and with the metal construction, for what I use it for, I can expect this to last forever.