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Manfrotto 244 Variable Friction Magic Arm with Camera Platform (#2929)

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Color Black
Brand Manfrotto
Compatible Devices Camera
Product Dimensions 11.8"D x 3.8"W x 3.5"H
Item Weight 2.5 Pounds
Maximum Weight Recommendation 3 Kilograms

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  • Maximum Load Capacity: 8.9 lbs
  • Weight: 2.6 lbs
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Based in Northern Italy at Cassola, Manfrotto designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of camera and lighting support equipment for the professional photographic, film, theatre, live entertainment and video markets. The product line includes an extensive range of camera tripods and heads, lighting stands and accessories. The unrivalled strength of the international distribution network and the team efforts between the company and the distributors is a key element in the success of the lines. The group owned distribution companies provide direct access to the market, trends and requirements which is essential in keeping the company at the forefront of development and innovation.

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  • What's in the box: Manfrotto Variable Friction Magic Arm, Camera Platform, Manfrotto 2 Year Warranty (Additional 3 Years with Online Registration)
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    Product Description

    This Manfrotto Variable Friction Magic Arm with Camera Bracket features a large center locking knob. Variable friction and locking of arm obtained by adjusting knob. Comes complete with Camera/Umbrella Bracket 143BKT only. This replaces the Manfrotto 2929. Arm length: 20.87 in.; arm tube diameters: 20mm.; attachment: type 17; attachment 2: type 17.; color: black; load capacity: 6.61 lbs.; material: aluminum; weight: 2.40 lbs.

    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    550 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the durability, performance, and versatility of the camera support. For example, they mention it's well-made, holds gear securely, and stays on any surface. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of assembly, value, and quality.

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    40 customers mention38 positive2 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the durability of the camera support. They mention that the construction is solid, the fit and finish are excellent, and the usage is intuitive. The product is very stable and works fantastic. It holds like a vise and is very rigid.

    "It took me a long time to find this. The sturdiest and most well engineered piece of equipment I've bought from Amazon. Worth every penny...." Read more

    "...I tried a friend's Magic Arm with the cam-lever. Same excellent build quality but the lever is more difficult to adjust than a friction wheel...." Read more

    "...It still holds tight and I can control the position easily. Wherever I want the head to be, I can do it with one knob...." Read more

    "...It's a huge space saver and extremely well built. Excellent, excellent product. Manfrotto never disappoints me." Read more

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers like the gear holding of the camera support. They say it's well-made, holds gear securely, and adjusts easily. The clamp firmly attaches to their desk, and the arm allows perfect positioning. It is a very versatile and effective means of anchoring a camera or related equipment to anything. It stays on any surface you put it on, and it stays in the same position for weeks without a move. Some say it is overkill for LCD screens, but it does hold a solid amount of weight.

    "...I mainly use it with a Super Clamp, allowing it to be securely attached almost anywhere...." Read more

    "...The clamp (sold separately) firmly attaches to my desk, and the arm allows perfect positioning of my camcorder...." Read more

    "...Love it. And easy to use. It is kinda heavy but it stays on any surface you put it on." Read more

    "Definitely a useful accessory. Clamps down super tight and gives tripod like stability many places tripods can't go!..." Read more

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the mount. They mention that it works well, is an effective product, and is a great tool. They also find it useful in places where a tripod just wouldn't work.

    "...It's a huge space saver and extremely well built. Excellent, excellent product. Manfrotto never disappoints me." Read more

    "The Magic Arm itself (along with the Avenger clamp) works beautifully. Typical Manfrotto construction, solid and well finished...." Read more

    "I use this arm for cameras and lights. It always works perfectly, is solid, and gets into places no tripod could ever go." Read more

    "...I've used them for quite some time and find them to be very useful in places where a tripod just wouldn't work...." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers are impressed with the versatility of the mount. They say it's built like a tank, and can be used in all types of ways.

    "...It goes all types of ways! Love it. And easy to use. It is kinda heavy but it stays on any surface you put it on." Read more

    "Versatile. Holds EXACTLY where it's supposed to. Made sturdy and cleverly placed on C-stands for whatever you need" Read more

    "...The versatility of this arm is amazing... and worth every penny." Read more

    "When coupled with a super clamp, this device is a very versatile and effective means of anchoring a camera or related equipment to anything a super..." Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the mount. They mention it has a great design.

    "...The Magic Arm is well designed, built like a bazooka and my most useful Super Clamp accessory...." Read more

    "The Manfrotto 244 Magic Arm is incredibly well designed. I was pleasantly surprised and impressed with the build quality...." Read more

    "...of the unit are very impressive, and, in a geeky sort of way, pretty cool. The one knob locks everything down rock solidly and holds like a vise...." Read more

    "...flaw that, once addressed, could make this product even more strong, attractive and popular...." Read more

    17 customers mention11 positive6 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the mount. Some say it's worth every penny, the best magic arm money can buy, and worth its weight. Others say it is pricey, but you get what you pay for.

    "...Worth every penny.I can't imagine holding a DSLR camera with anything else extend a tripod...." Read more

    "...But they truly are worth their weight! I can easily mount my Nikon and 70-200 2.8 with ease for a remote camera setup and there is no sagging...." Read more

    "...Perfect for my camcorder, teleprompter, and microphone. It's pricey, but you get what you pay for." Read more

    "...While I feel like it could be priced cheaper, it definitely adds great value to my kit." Read more

    15 customers mention8 positive7 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the portable electronic device mount. Some mention that it's very easy to use and set up, and it'd be easy for them to record when they're paint for their YouTube channel. However, others say that there were no instructions on how to reassemble it, the arm was not assembled, and the item arrived disassembled and badly damaged.

    "...No biggie, just spin the wheel on and you're golden. No assembly instructions provided or needed...." Read more

    "...it doesn't get 5 stars is the condition it arrives in, the Arm is partially disassembled with small parts (including bearings) floating around the..." Read more

    "...Construction is solid, fit and finish are excellent and the usage is intuitive...." Read more

    "...with the friction wheel disassembled, and there were no instructions for the correct assembly of the friction wheel, I was having difficulty..." Read more

    8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the camera support. Some mention it's an awesome addition to their hardware, while others say they received an incomplete product with missing parts.

    "...All in all, an amazing piece of kit and really you can't do better... even with a scratch (from Manfrotto, not Amazon!)." Read more

    "...intended and holds my Canon T7i in all positions but still for the missing parts I cant see myself giving this product a better rating." Read more

    "...It is a great addition to a tripod or using on a solid support (table, chair, door frame) to hold camera and or accessories." Read more

    "Finally picked one up and glad I did, awesome addition to my hardware." Read more

    Not 'Magic', put pretty darned cool
    5 Stars
    Not 'Magic', put pretty darned cool
    There are two studs on ball joints on either end of the arm. When the knob is turned counter-clockwise, the ball joints and the center 'elbow' all loosen. The loosing is gradual, so it won't suddenly collapse. Once you have it set, turn the knob clockwise and all the movable joints tighten. I was a little leery of hanging my DSLR in the air, but this arm locks up pretty solidly.Now I have a set point on my macro table for mounting the camera. Since focus and view angle is so critical in macro work, my tripod is a bit of a nuisance. This makes life a whole bunch more simpler. :)The arm and clamp combo are also being used where tripods are not permitted/practical but where a solid mount point (e.g.fence post) is available.Construction is solid, fit and finish are excellent and the usage is intuitive.The Superclamp in the photos is not included, but unless you already have a mounting strategy figured out, you'll need one.Quick edit: The knob on mine was fully assembled and there were no missing parts. Maybe they read the previous reviews.
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    Cesar Morales Flores
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bien pero extremadamente caro
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 26, 2023
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    YENNII
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for my DLSR camera!
    Reviewed in Sweden on November 13, 2023
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    giorgio
    5.0 out of 5 stars industry standard must have tool - attrezzo indispensabile in produzione, qualità comprovata.
    Reviewed in Italy on September 27, 2023
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    giorgio
    5.0 out of 5 stars industry standard must have tool - attrezzo indispensabile in produzione, qualità comprovata.
    Reviewed in Italy on September 27, 2023
    Per chi non abbia ancora mai maneggiato gli originali magic arm Manfrotto, questo è uno degli strumenti più utili e versatili mai inventati ( persino nello spazio sulle stazioni spaziali viene utilizzato dagli astronauti, e sapendo quanto sia critico il peso del carico sulle missioni spaziali il fatto che se li portino dietro nonostante siano parecchio pesanti, ne dimostra l'assoluta utilità ed affidabilità )

    Ne porto sempre con me almeno un paio sul set. Ripiegati occupano poco spazio. Dureranno una vita.

    L'acquisto in questione è stato sereno, senza il minimo problema. Consiglio, in abbinamento l'acquisto di un paio di 035 Super Clamp che con il magic arm diventano un sistema di fissaggio universale incredibilmente versatile.

    For those who have never handled the original Manfrotto magic arms before, this is one of the most useful and versatile tools ever invented (even in space on space stations, it's used by astronauts, and considering how critical cargo weight is on space missions, the fact that they bring them despite being quite heavy demonstrates their absolute usefulness and reliability).

    I always carry at least a couple of them on set. Once folded they take little room. They will last a lifetime.

    This particular amazon purchase was smooth, without the slightest problem. I recommend pairing the magic arm with the purchase of a couple of 035 Super Clamps, to assembly an incredibly versatile universal mounting or support system.
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    DOBM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Manfrotto Goodness - Phenomenal Quality
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2023
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Qualität hat ihren Preis
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