The Manfrotto Variable Friction Magic Arm with Quick Release is a fully articulated arm with 90° pivotable and 360° rotatable ends, and an elbow that rotates 360°. Its camera platform has a quick release mechanism and removable camera plate. The camera plate has a 1/4"-20 thread.

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 quick-release camera platform, it requires a Super Clamp or Base (available separately) for use.

Replaces part number 2929QR.

Locking Knob    Requires Super Clamp or Base    Replaces #2929QR

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is it 9.45" when fully extended or folded? Thanks

A: The Manfrotto 244MINI Friction Arm is 9.45" when fully extended.

Q: 2. Photos show this being screwed into Manfrotto Tripods where the rosette handle mounts up. This is a metric 6mm thread. Does this come with the 6mm adapter?

A: Each end will be a 1/4 20 and there will be a 3/8 adapter included.

Q: 3. how do you tighten the arms?

A: Tighten the center knob and it locks everything.

Q: 4. What keeps the Nano clamp attached. Pressure only? Or is there some something preventing it from unscrewing?

A: Same as other clamps by tightening the handle the clamps get closer and create a grip

Q: 5. the photo shows 1/4 -20 studs installed on both ends, plus a loose 3/8 -16 stud. But, the description says one 1/4 -20 stud and one 3/8 -16 stud. Which is correct?

A: The arm comes with two 1/4 fittings on it. The extra part is the 3/8 adapter, which you screw onto one end and attach to the tripod. I have the arm holding a 7 monitor and its works great. You tighten the clamp and it stays.

Q: 6. How do you attach the magic arm to the Manfrotto tripod?

A: Depending on how much weight you need to hold, each stud has a tap. One is 3/8 and the other is 1/4 -20. All tripods have either a 3/8' orr 1/4 screw.

Q: 7. Is this good enough to hold a yolobox ultra and is this gonna fit in a manfrotto 055 tripod easy link thread?

A: Yes, the Manfrotto 244 Micro Friction Arm will mount directly to the Manfrotto MT055 tripod's Easy Link tread and it can support the weight of the YoloBox Ultra.

Q: 8. Can this model be attached to the Easy Link on the Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 ?

A: The Manfrotto 3/8" + 3/8" Adapter Spigot, B&H # MA125 can allow this arm to connect to the Easy-Link on select Manfrotto tripods. https://bhpho.to/2QlhTJZ

Q: 9. Is the clamp big enough to attach to the legs of a RRS tripod? Legs have a 5 circumference.

A: No, not with the clamp supplied with the arm. It is really designed to be used with a Manfrotto tripod that has a threaded Easy Link 3/8 socket milled into the spyder. However, a Super Clamp will secure it to a tripod leg, with a considerable weight penalty.

Q: 10. Would this be as good choice to attach an Atomos Ninja V to a Simply Gimbal FMJ adapter (B&H # SIFMJ1)? Thanks -

A: Yes, this arm will work very well for that set up.