The main feature of this magic arm is of course its brilliant quick release system, which I haven't seen in other devices of this type.
It's just a simple press of a button and you can slide the arm out. You can also mount it in 90 degrees turns, which can be very helpful in many situations. The two positioning screws (is that Arri lock?) can be removed if they are in the way - you get a really thin allen key if you need to do it.
The whole arm looks great - it's not black as most of them, but sort of inox style. Glossy, which adds to the looks, but is newer my preference because it scratches easily. It's all-metal built and very sturdy.
It has a single lock system like most magic arms. What I like is that the two ball heads each have a rubber ring in the middle that adds additional resistance, so the whole system locks really quickly. You get spare rings included too - great!
The arm is pretty lightweight, but can handle a maximum load of 5.5kg. This allows for many small and medium lights, mics and monitors to be attached.
It really is a great product. Price wise it's a tiny bit more expensive at £45 than similar magic arms, but it has the looks and the proper quick release system on both ends. Well done Smallrig - highly recommended.
Thank you for reading my review. I hope you found it helpful.
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 15.5 x 8.3 x 4.4 centimetres |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.18 Kilograms |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 42 x 32 x 42 millimetres |
| Item Weight | 138 Grams |
| Brand | SMALLRIG |
| Colour | gray |
| Included components | Silicone Ring x 2, Allen Wrench x 1, HawkLock H21 Quick Release Magic Arm with Ball Head x 1 |
| Plug profile | Screw/Bolt Mount |
| Part number | 251836-SR |
| Warranty description | 2 years |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
