Featuring an upgraded central locking lever that enables the arm to support 7.7 lb, the CAMVATE Crab Clamp with Magic Arm has a total length of over 11". Use the clamp and arm combination to position and support a variety of devices, from small lights and monitors to flags and cameras.

The magic arm features two 1/4"-20 threaded screws at either end, while the clamp incorporates one 3/8"-16 threaded hole, making it well suited for use with a wide variety of accessories and gear. The crab clamp has a minimum opening diameter of 10mm and a maximum diameter of 2.1" to clamp onto a variety of surfaces.

Position Mic or Camera Precisely    Articulating Magic Arm    Super Clamp    Easy to Install, Adjust & Remove    Aluminum & Stainless Steel Construction

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Its not clear to me from the photos and discription can you have threads on both ends. I would not use a hot shoe to mount anything. 3/8 on one end to 1/4 20 on the other is perfect?

A: The iFootage LT2-3.5 Spider Crab Magic Arm (5.5") provides a 1/4"-20 male screw on one end and a 1/4"-20 female thread under the male shoe on the other end.

Q: 2. Are the pins retractable or spring-loaded?

A: The iFootage MA3-4 Spider Crab Magic Arm with QR Mounting (7") has spring-loaded ARRI Anti-Twist pins.

Q: 3. Can this clamp be installed on my Arca Swiss p0 head? I have the version with the panning mechanism but no clamp installed, only the male 1/4 and 3/8 inch screws.

A: No, this would not be compatible with the Arca Swiss p0 head

Q: 4. can the 11 inch version be mounted without a shoe adapter on to a 3/8 or 1/4 screw ?

A: Yes, the shoe mount can be unscrewed allowing you to use the screw on the iFootage MA5-6 Spider Crab Magic Arm with QR Mounting (11").

Q: 5. How long is it?

A: Here are some specs on the following item WEIGHT 440g PAYLOAD 6kg LENGTH 11 inches MATERIALS Aluminium alloy & stainless steel

Q: 6. What is the diameter of the ball on this head?

A: The diameter of the SmallRig 2164 Multifunctional Crab Clamp with 3.5" Ball Head Arm's ball section is 1.5".

Q: 7. What is the minimum opening for this clamp?

A: This will almost close to the point where the two sides meet. Because of that you'll be able to clamp it on to very thin surfaced.

Q: 8. Is there a wedge I can use with Crab Clamp to get a solid attachment to a flat surface like with a SuperClamp?

A: Unfortunately there is no direct option for this, though anything that could fit in the space could do the job.

Q: 9. Can the cold shoe attachment be replaced by a 1/4 20 male thread?

A: As illustrated by photo #4 from the top of the product images, the cold shoe may be removed, but there is a little 1/4 20" stud on that end, not a threaded hole.

Q: 10. Does the red knurled nut screw down to hold the plate in place in the shoe?

A: Yes, the iFootage MA-CSA Cold Shoe Adapter for Spider Crab Magic Arm's red knurled nut screws down to hold the plate in place in the shoe.