The SHAPE Telescopic Push-Button Magic Arm with Mini Quick Release is a four-point articulating arm that is suitable for use on cameras and supports up to five pounds of gear. The arm extends a total of 2.6" and can rotate around the shaft. This is controlled by a spring-loaded locking lever. The three SHAPE push-button locks control three other axes providing you with maximum flexibility to position your accessory.

The arm attaches to your camera or cage via an ARRI-compatible accessory mounting system using a 3/8"-16 D-ring tie-down screw. The arm can extend up to 10.7" in length and the Delta mounting shoe can rotate, which extends the length of the arm to 13.3." the arm is made from CNC machined aluminum providing a positive balance between weight and strength.

Four Points of Aritculation    Supports up to 5 Pounds of Gear    Arm Extends from 6.5 to 13.3"    Mini Delta Quick Release Top Mount    ARRI Accessory Mount Compatible    Spring-Loaded Locking Lever on Extension    3 x Shape Adjustment Push Buttons    3/8"-16 D-Ring Tie-Down Screw    Made from CNC Machined Aluminum

The articulating arm features a telescopic section with a spring-loaded locking lever that allows 360° rotation and 2.6" of extension

The top section of the articulating arm is designed with a Mini Quick Release Lock Station, which mounts the SHAPE Mini Delta Monitor Plate

The Mini Delta Monitor Plate is designed with a Mini Delta Plate and a sliding bracket with two anti-rotating support pins to keep your monitor from spinning

The Mini Delta Plate (28mm x 24mm) can be installed in both directions on the bracket, which allows you to position the anti-rotating support pins in the front or back of the monitor

The two anti-rotating support pins are 11mm in height, 8mm in diameter and are designed to keep your monitor in place

Precise and fast adjustments of the articulating arm is possible via the SHAPE patented Push-Button Technology

Two 19mm push buttons at the bottom section of the arm and one 15mm mini push button at the top section provide you flexibility in positioning your accessory

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Manfrotto 143 vs 244? Pros/Cons of each?

A: Nothing its the same magic are the only difference is that the 143 comes with accessories that are very much needed in order to complete a kit.

Q: 2. Weight capacity. How heavy of a camera is this arm rated to hold?

A: Not sure what the official specs are but we support a Thermography camera and motorized pan/tilt mechanism from it. The combination weighs about 5 pounds. The closer the arm is to the wall the stronger it will be, and of course the more horizontal extension used it won't support as much. The lock knob can be cranked down pretty tight, and the arm and wall plate are very solid (typical for Manfrotto).

Q: 3. The Super Clamp 35RL says it will take a hexagonal stud to prevent twisting, but this arm looks to have only round ends - and they don't look replacable with hex studs. Is that the case? Is it only friction that keeps the arm from spinning in the clamp?

A: You can add a hex stud via the 3/8" screw on one end of the arm. That would be the Manfrotto 037 Reversible Short Stud, with 3/8" & 1/4"-20 Threads (Brass), BH # MA037 https://bhpho.to/2XmMg8V

Q: 4. How much weight can this QD disconnect carry ?

A: The Leofoto SP-01+DC-22Q QD Strap & Clamp Kit has a weight capacity of 11 lb / 5 kg.

Q: 5. Hi. How long is the arm end to end, not counting the connectors on each end?

A: Not counting the connectors, you're looking at about 17.25

Q: 6. What's the max payload this can hold? Want to mount a C300 MKII with Canon 24 -70mm

A: Since the Manfrotto 143N Magic Arm can hold up to 6.6 lbs, the Super Clamp holds 33 lbs and the BackLight Base can also hold up to 33 lbs, the Canon C300 Mark II and Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 II USM can definitely be held securely with this kit.

Q: 7. Will this REALLY hold 6.6 lbs. if it is extended all the way out horizontally 20" with the weight at the end?

A: Yes the load capacity would be based on the full extension of the arm, so it is capable of holding up to 6.6 lbs.

Q: 8. I'm getting a lot of cracking / creaking noise when tightening the knob. Is this normal?

A: You need to re-lube the tightening mechanism with a small amount of grease.

Q: 9. All my other camera supports are Arca Swiss. Can I change this out to support that plate?

A: The clamp on the Manfrotto 143RC Quick Release Magic Arm with Super Clamp Kit is attached via a 1/4 thread. An Arca Swiss style clamp that works with a 1/4 female thread should work with it.

Q: 10. would this work on a glidecam?

A: Yes, this can be used on the top plate of a Glidecam stabilizer.