Manfrotto 143 Magic Arm Kit with Umbrella Bracket Super Clamp and Backlite Base

by Manfrotto

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 8.3 x 2.4 inches ; 5.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0011EHRDM
• Item model number: 143
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #14 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Lighting > Mounting Hardware
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

This kit consists of an articulated arm with centre lever to lock all 3 movements and is supplied with a Camera/Umbrella Bracket 143BKT, Super Clamp 035 and Backlite Base 003. This kit gives the ultimate in flexibility for positioning your camera or a small light. Attachment: 16mm with 1/4" female attachment; attachment 2: 16mm with 3/8" female attachment and Camera Bracket; color: black; length: 20.87 in.; load capacity: 6.61 lbs.; material: aluminum; weight: 5.62 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have piece of equipment for photographers., May 2, 2010

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Brian Cochran (Northern Ky, USA) - See all my reviews
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Photography is a major part of my job, which is processing crime scenes. My original intent was to buy this unit for shots that were hard to get with a tripod. These would include blood spatter on a counter top or other unique circumstances. While it turned out to be great for that it also turned out to be far more useful in my personal photography than I thought. This system(with the super clamp)is so stable that it is a amazing. Do not expect to put a DSLR on this unit using the flash stand legs. I can smuggle this unit into many places that a tripod can't go in my wife's purse. It is great for places like the zoo with all of those great rails to clamp on to and you don't have to worry about folks kicking your tripod. The only drawback to this unit is that it did not come with a 1/4 inch stud for use with the super clamp. They are however available for about $6 at numerous places on the internet. Definitely buy one to get the full potential out of this equipment.

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Live Without It Now, February 18, 2011

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Brian S Crouch - See all my reviews

I purchased this same Manfrotto Magic Arm kit a few months ago. I have fallen in love with this and have just purchased my second kit. It is so versatile and sturdy. Once the arm is locked into place, it's not moving anywhere! Takes two hands to manipulate and set, but it is well worth the effort. With this gear, I can adjust my softboxes to any angle imaginable. I also use this to hold my D700 camera over a cubelight for macro photography. Works perfectly and saves my back from all the bending over!

I could sell off a lot of my peripheral equipment and stands... but I will never get rid of these Magic Arms!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Helmet Cam sled mount, January 21, 2011

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Chad M. Thomsen "Yamadoo" (Utah) - See all my reviews
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I am one to usually use things in ways that they were not meant to be used and so far this product has made a great camera mount to hook on my snowmobile and capture my ride. Very strong and sturdy. would recommend to any rider.