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Manfrotto Magic Arm ...
Butch Miller, Photographer
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Lock Haven | PA | USA | Posted: 3:35 PM on 07.15.10 |
->> Going to add a Manfrotto Magic Arm to grip bag for remote camera/flash placement. I had one several years ago that was stolen and put off replacing it until now.
Now I see the Magic Arm is also available in a "friction" model ...
I am curious for those who have used both styles what your observations and experience have been and the benefits, problems with either or both styles. |
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George Bridges, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Washington | DC | USA | Posted: 3:45 PM on 07.15.10 |
->> Get the Variable Friction Arm.
Many people use the term "Magic Arm" for this one but it is the Variable Friction Arm.
The spring-loaded magic arm can start to slip over time and the handle can get hit and suddenly the arm is released and things go flying.
The Variable Friction Arm with the large knob you screw to tighten is the more popular model because people find it easier to make small modifications to positioning and it is more secure when tightened. |
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Chet Gordon, Photographer
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Newburgh | NY | US | Posted: 8:58 PM on 07.15.10 |
->> "...Buy the Magic-Arm with the knob. It's the Friction Knob Magic-Arm..."
-Bert.
http://www.sportsshooter.com/special_feature/ssacad3_remotes_bert/index2.ht...
*(I have two and may add another one, as well as a floor plate for the upcoming basketball season. FWIW, These videos in the Special Features section in the left column here on SS are worth the price of membership alone...) |
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Michael Strong, Photographer
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Lubbock | TX | USA | Posted: 10:50 PM on 07.15.10 |
| ->> I agree. Get the big knob. It's ideal for minor adjustments. |
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Rod Leland, Photographer
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Lethbridge | AB | Canada | Posted: 10:59 PM on 07.15.10 |
| ->> Has to be the friction-arm model. Hands down. The lever-style quick-lock is probably useful for something, somewhere, but for photogs like us, its garbage. |
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Clay Begrin, Photographer
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Petaluma | Ca | USA | Posted: 12:24 AM on 07.16.10 |
| ->> Butch, I have both, the variable fristion arm is more versatile and the spring loaded model is a little more time intensive to set your camera and it could get bumped out of position/safety. I have one of each, but if I buy more it will be the friction type with the knob for adjustments. |
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Mike Burley, Photographer
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Dubuque | Iowa | USA | Posted: 12:32 AM on 07.16.10 |
->> 1+
Much greater fine tuning w/ the variable friction. The spring loaded version goes limp pretty easily... it's either tight or loose - no in between. |
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Butch Miller, Photographer
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Lock Haven | PA | USA | Posted: 9:51 AM on 07.16.10 |
| ->> Thanks for the info guys ... and the link Chet ... I ordered the friction model sounds much better ... can't wait to try it out. |
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Robert Hanashiro, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | | Posted: 11:56 AM on 07.16.10 |
->> And thanks Chet!
SS.com is still the best bargin for sports photography on the web!
Sent from my iPhone |
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Butch Miller, Photographer
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Lock Haven | PA | USA | Posted: 1:59 PM on 07.16.10 |
| ->> Thanks Robert! |
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