This Manfrotto Magic Arm with Quick Release is a fully articulated arm with 90° pivotable and 360° rotatable ends, and an elbow that rotates 360°. The lever tightens and locks for precise positioning of a small light head or camera.
It has 5/8" studs at each end with 1/4"-20 female threads. It is supplied with a camera platform that has a quick-release mechanism and plate with 1/4"-20 thread.

This item replaces old catalog #2930QR.

Quick Release Magic Arm    Folding Backlight Stand    Arm Extended Length: 19.3"    Includes Quick Release Plate    Load Capacity: 8.8 lb    90° Pivot, 360° Rotation    Backlight Base Folds Flat, 5/8" Receiver

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Which plate/quick release is this? ManfrottoPL compatible?

A: Included with the Manfrotto 244RC Variable Friction Magic Arm with Quick Release Camera Bracket (B&H# MA244RC) is the Manfrotto 200PL Quick Release Plate. In case it's of interest, the following is a kit that contains, among other things, the Manfrotto 200PL Quick Release Plate, and more information can be found at its product page: https://bhpho.to/3tELKjy

Q: 2. Is this made of aluminum or steel?

A: This Manfrotto Backlight Stand Base (Black, 3.15") is made of steel.

Q: 3. Does this come with two 1/4"-20 Threads plates to attach to things other than cold shoes?

A: The Falcam F22 Quick Release Magic Arm Kit (7") comes with two F22 Standard quick release 1/4 20 male plates included.

Q: 4. how long is the arm at full extension?

A: Fully assembled clamped to table.....vertical distance from table top to top of camera mount surface.......21.5

Q: 5. Will it work on Odyssey 7Q+ and Sony FS700? Or should I use another Magic Arm? Thanks.

A: Being that the Convergent Design Odyssey7Q+ and the Sony NEX-FS700R Super 35 Camcorder both have a threading that is compatible with the Manfrotto 143BKT bracket in this kit, you can use the 143N Magic Arm with them. This would be especially good to use if you are attaching the Odyssey 7Q + to the leg of your tripod with the Super Clamp or the camera to a flat or rounded surface with the same clamp.

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. 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: 8. Would this stand accept a basic speedlight? Or is the connector best for strobes?

A: The connector is made for strobes. You would need an adapter and then it would be fine.

Q: 9. 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: 10. Are the two sections of arm telescoping?

A: Unfortunately, the arm sections are fixed to one length.