I got the Magic Arm without the clamp, and, comparing it to a similar product I got to use with a wildlife camera, you can tell how the increased price is really worthwhile.
Unlike the other product, the ball heads in this are extremely easy to adjust, don't flop around when the butterfly (sic?) nut is loosened, and lock into place very easily. I think this is because the ball sockets have rubber o rings (spares are supplied) around them which gives them just enough grip to not flop around while you're trying to adjust it.
The machining quality is excellent, and I'll definitely be coming back to the K&F Concept family for future accessories purchases. We're trying to do more photography in the household, and my retired father in particular needs to make more use of his camera. I haven't quite persuaded him to just take dozens of photos when he takes any yet, but the better his kit, the more likely he is to use it.
Unless you definitely only need the arm itself for your use case, I'd strongly recommend looking at buying this with the clamp included which is probably going to be better value. No doubt it's as excellent as this but obviously more useful for people using action or wildlife cameras, or perhaps as a weird clampy tripod replacement? I'm a beginner at photography stuff, and certainly higher end gear like this, but if I'm using it, it'll be more likely used to provide lights or other items to mount to a rig at some point for vlogging and so on.
Unlike the other product, the ball heads in this are extremely easy to adjust, don't flop around when the butterfly (sic?) nut is loosened, and lock into place very easily. I think this is because the ball sockets have rubber o rings (spares are supplied) around them which gives them just enough grip to not flop around while you're trying to adjust it.
The machining quality is excellent, and I'll definitely be coming back to the K&F Concept family for future accessories purchases. We're trying to do more photography in the household, and my retired father in particular needs to make more use of his camera. I haven't quite persuaded him to just take dozens of photos when he takes any yet, but the better his kit, the more likely he is to use it.
Unless you definitely only need the arm itself for your use case, I'd strongly recommend looking at buying this with the clamp included which is probably going to be better value. No doubt it's as excellent as this but obviously more useful for people using action or wildlife cameras, or perhaps as a weird clampy tripod replacement? I'm a beginner at photography stuff, and certainly higher end gear like this, but if I'm using it, it'll be more likely used to provide lights or other items to mount to a rig at some point for vlogging and so on.
18/09/2024
Today I'm reviewing this multi-function super clamp mount by K&F concept,
We'll do a quick unboxing. On the inside of the box, we have a small Allen wrench and two rubber O-rings in a baggie. I see a GoPro mount and a cell phone mount/clamp, and the super clamp itself.
This feels lightweight and I like the orange color that K&F concept has chosen to use. I'm not sure I'm a fan of the rubber gaskets on the balls. I'm not sure if this will make for a stronger connection or weaker connection, only time will tell. I do like how it is spring loaded. The end of the magic arm is 1/4"-twenty and can be moved to one of several holes on the super clamp if one works better for you.
Compared to my other clamps I like how this clamp stays the width you set so no accidental pinching should happen. As you can see this clamp is similar in size to one my favorites but has a longer reach and in my mind this thumb screw is a game changer.
After using clamp for a bit, I prefer the reach of this clamp which allows me to get further away from the pole this is mounted to. I will say, like a lot of these clamps, they struggle to get a good grip on flat surfaces. I would only recommend using these to mount on a pole or rounded surface. If I had to say something negative, it may be that there are only 1/4-twenty holes, most of my other clamps also have 3/8" holes.
For the light I'm mounting this had no problems at full stretch, I shook the pole and no movement at all. So, plenty of grip and these gaskets are holding up so far.
In my opinion, at the time of this review this clamp is about $25. At that price this is a steal in my opinion, the list price is $30, and at that price I still feel it is a fair value. I would recommend this as long as you just need the quarter-twenty mount. This thumb screw is the best in my mind, it's so much better than having to twist the whole mount or the light that I'm mounting.
I'm going to rate this five out of five stars.
Pros
- Good reach
- 1/4" thumb screw works great for keeping position while tightening
- Great grip on poles and rounded surfaces
- Reasonably lightweight at 8 ounces with clamp and magic arm.
Cons
- Not the best grip on flat surfaces
- Rubber gasket longevity is a concern on balls of magic arm
- No 3/8" holes
We'll do a quick unboxing. On the inside of the box, we have a small Allen wrench and two rubber O-rings in a baggie. I see a GoPro mount and a cell phone mount/clamp, and the super clamp itself.
This feels lightweight and I like the orange color that K&F concept has chosen to use. I'm not sure I'm a fan of the rubber gaskets on the balls. I'm not sure if this will make for a stronger connection or weaker connection, only time will tell. I do like how it is spring loaded. The end of the magic arm is 1/4"-twenty and can be moved to one of several holes on the super clamp if one works better for you.
Compared to my other clamps I like how this clamp stays the width you set so no accidental pinching should happen. As you can see this clamp is similar in size to one my favorites but has a longer reach and in my mind this thumb screw is a game changer.
After using clamp for a bit, I prefer the reach of this clamp which allows me to get further away from the pole this is mounted to. I will say, like a lot of these clamps, they struggle to get a good grip on flat surfaces. I would only recommend using these to mount on a pole or rounded surface. If I had to say something negative, it may be that there are only 1/4-twenty holes, most of my other clamps also have 3/8" holes.
For the light I'm mounting this had no problems at full stretch, I shook the pole and no movement at all. So, plenty of grip and these gaskets are holding up so far.
In my opinion, at the time of this review this clamp is about $25. At that price this is a steal in my opinion, the list price is $30, and at that price I still feel it is a fair value. I would recommend this as long as you just need the quarter-twenty mount. This thumb screw is the best in my mind, it's so much better than having to twist the whole mount or the light that I'm mounting.
I'm going to rate this five out of five stars.
Pros
- Good reach
- 1/4" thumb screw works great for keeping position while tightening
- Great grip on poles and rounded surfaces
- Reasonably lightweight at 8 ounces with clamp and magic arm.
Cons
- Not the best grip on flat surfaces
- Rubber gasket longevity is a concern on balls of magic arm
- No 3/8" holes
17/09/2024
Der Magic Arm von K&F Concept hat sich als äußerst nützliches Werkzeug für meine Foto- und Videoaufnahmen erwiesen. Die Verarbeitung und Qualität des Produkts sind ausgezeichnet. Sowohl der Magic Arm als auch die Super Clamp sind solide gebaut und fühlen sich hochwertig an.
Besonders beeindruckend ist die Zuverlässigkeit der Super Clamp. Sie greift fest und sicher und hält das Equipment stabil in Position. Das Innere der Klemme ist mit einem Anti-Rutsch-Gummi versehen, was zusätzlichen Halt bietet und ein Verrutschen verhindert.
Am anderen Ende des Magic Arms befindet sich eine 1/4-Zoll-Schraube, die perfekt für die Befestigung von Kameras, Monitoren oder anderem Zubehör geeignet ist. Die Schraube lässt sich einfach und sicher anbringen und hält das Equipment sicher an seinem Platz.
Der Magic Arm ist flexibel einstellbar und ermöglicht es mir, meine Ausrüstung in nahezu jedem Winkel und jeder Position zu positionieren. Dies bietet mir maximale Flexibilität bei meinen Aufnahmen.
Insgesamt bin ich mit dem Magic Arm äußerst zufrieden. Die zuverlässige Befestigung, die hochwertige Verarbeitung und die vielseitigen Einsatzmöglichkeiten machen es zu einem unverzichtbaren Werkzeug in meiner Foto- und Videoproduktion.
Besonders beeindruckend ist die Zuverlässigkeit der Super Clamp. Sie greift fest und sicher und hält das Equipment stabil in Position. Das Innere der Klemme ist mit einem Anti-Rutsch-Gummi versehen, was zusätzlichen Halt bietet und ein Verrutschen verhindert.
Am anderen Ende des Magic Arms befindet sich eine 1/4-Zoll-Schraube, die perfekt für die Befestigung von Kameras, Monitoren oder anderem Zubehör geeignet ist. Die Schraube lässt sich einfach und sicher anbringen und hält das Equipment sicher an seinem Platz.
Der Magic Arm ist flexibel einstellbar und ermöglicht es mir, meine Ausrüstung in nahezu jedem Winkel und jeder Position zu positionieren. Dies bietet mir maximale Flexibilität bei meinen Aufnahmen.
Insgesamt bin ich mit dem Magic Arm äußerst zufrieden. Die zuverlässige Befestigung, die hochwertige Verarbeitung und die vielseitigen Einsatzmöglichkeiten machen es zu einem unverzichtbaren Werkzeug in meiner Foto- und Videoproduktion.
17/09/2024
Clamps like this one should be in every videographer’s bag. This one is a great quality build with 10 ¼” threaded wells to add just about anything you need to your set. The clamp opens wide and has protective rubber padding on the inside. Everything is machined perfectly. I use these clamps on tripod stands, overhead bars, and tabletops. It has good gripping and stays where I put it without worry. So simple, so easy to use, and so necessary for solutions when filming. Plus, it is very portable and small. Five stars.
16/09/2024
Pros
Very good quality
Metal
Looks Good
Many different mount holes allows great flexibility
Cons
None
Very good quality
Metal
Looks Good
Many different mount holes allows great flexibility
Cons
None
14/09/2024