Flexible and built to support up to 13.2 lb, the 5.5" long iFootage LT2-3.5 Spider Crab Magic Arm 5.5"from iFootage LT2-3.5 Spider Crab Magic Arm 5.5"features a 1/4"-20 threaded mounting screw on one end and a cold shoe mounting foot on the other. This allows you to use the arm to mount and position accessories such as lights or a monitor onto a cold shoe. Additionally, you can attach the 1/4"-20 end to a cage or other platform with a 1/4"-20 female thread and attach accessories with a cold shoe to the arm's cold shoe mounting foot.

The 1/4"-20 mounting end features an oversized thumbwheel with an embossed pattern for better grip. Both ends of the arm move freely and independently until you lock the arm. Anti-slip gears in the center hub hold the arm in the position you set when tightening the central locking lever, which also locks the ends in position.

5.5" Articulating Arm for Attachments    Shoe Adapter on One End    1/4"-20 Screw Mount on Other End    Mount Light, Monitor, Camera    Aluminum and Steel Construction    3 x Points of Articulation

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the diameter of the ball on this head?

A: The diameter of the SmallRig 2164 Multifunctional Crab Clamp with 3.5" Ball Head Arm's ball section is 1.5".

Q: 2. How long is it?

A: Here are some specs on the following item WEIGHT 440g PAYLOAD 6kg LENGTH 11 inches MATERIALS Aluminium alloy & stainless steel

Q: 3. Does it hold the biggest iphone pro max in a case?

A: This holder would hold a phone up to 1.8 x 3.7" in dimension with a case included.

Q: 4. Is the base Arca-Swiss compatible?

A: According to the Manufacturer, "The connector of our mobile phone holder is 1/4, as long as the screw is 1/4 there is no problem". Hope this helps.

Q: 5. What is the minimum opening for this clamp?

A: This will almost close to the point where the two sides meet. Because of that you'll be able to clamp it on to very thin surfaced.

Q: 6. What is the outside diameter of the two Articulating Arms?

A: iFootage LT4-5.5 Spider Crab Magic Arm (9.5") arm section has a diameter of 13mm. The base mount dimension with the 1/4-20 screw is 29 x38mm.

Q: 7. Can you thread this into a 1/4-20" without using the arri locator pin? Someone mentioned the arri pins can scratch a device.

A: The iFootage Spider Crab Quick Release Adapter is only deigned to be used with the iFootage Spider Crab Vehicle Camera Mount System, the pins can not be removed.

Q: 8. Can the cold shoe be unscrewed to expose a 1/4" screw, or does it require an adapter to provide screws on both ends?

A: Yes, iFootage MA3-4 Spider Crab Magic Arm with QR Mounting (7") has 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 screws at each end. You just have to depress the 3/8"-16 sheath to expose the 1/4"-20 screw. Here's an image of the 3/8"-16 and 1/4"-20 ends: https://bhpho.to/4eFmu3Y.

Q: 9. Its not clear to me from the photos and discription can you have threads on both ends. I would not use a hot shoe to mount anything. 3/8 on one end to 1/4 20 on the other is perfect?

A: The iFootage LT2-3.5 Spider Crab Magic Arm (5.5") provides a 1/4"-20 male screw on one end and a 1/4"-20 female thread under the male shoe on the other end.

Q: 10. What speed would this be rated for? For instance - a 6lb camera rig ?

A: There is no speed rating for car mounts such as the iFootage Spider Crab Vehicle Camera Mount System. Experienced car rigging grips would not really pay attention to that anyway. I would add ratchet straps to make sure that the rig is not lost at the speed the movie production determines it needs.