Manfrotto 196AB-2 Arm Single Articulated 2 Sections

The perfect arm for small light heads or cameras. The super handy Magic Arm really does do everything you need it to and more, adding value to any shoot and allowing you to take great pictures without any hassle. This must-have photo arm is made to Italy’s world-leading quality standards, and crafted from durable aluminium, so you can be sure it’s built to last a lifetime, even for the busiest photographer.

Standout features include it’s fantastic versatility. This magic arm has a high-quality camera bracket, and slots in perfectly with a super clamp. This makes it a nifty piece of kit for any shoot, and an essential part of you kitbag. It can hold up to 3kg too, making it a strong piece of equipment, but despite this, it measures just 53cms in length, so it really is extra easy to slot into you bag and transport around.

This length means you can easily pair it with a variety of gear too, making it the photo arm for almost any job. But that’s not all, thanks to an innovative locking control at the pivot you can frame and shoot more precisely than ever, and with just a few swift movements.

Excellent performance: robustness, lightness and versatility… these are the features of the new double articulated arm range. The 396 family has been developed to provide greater robustness than the 196 range and to support heavier loads (upto 5kg), though keeping versatility thanks to its extendable sliding arm system (extends upto 625mm), further enhanced by its quick lock system. The new bottom attachment adds to the strength and versatility of the 396, with a spigot that combines both a hexagonal part (for anti-rotation fixing to the Superclamp system) and a universal adapter section (for fitting to a wide range of stands, clamps and accessories). Top attachment: 16mm spigot 3/8” light attachment. Bottom attachment: Double-anchored 16mm hexagonal/universal spigot.

Your extra arm in the studio. One lever locks three pivot points. Supplied with a quick release camera plate with secondary safety lock based on the 200PL-14 system. Ideal for mounting a camera or a camcorder exactly at the angle you need it. Fits any 5/8” female sockets, works especially well with 035 Super Clamp.