Flexible and built to support up to 13.2 lb, the 9.5" long iFootage LT4-5.5 Spider Crab Magic Arm 9.5"from iFootage LT4-5.5 Spider Crab Magic Arm 9.5"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.

9.5" 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. 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: 2. Are the pins retractable or spring-loaded?

A: The iFootage MA3-4 Spider Crab Magic Arm with QR Mounting (7") has spring-loaded ARRI Anti-Twist pins.

Q: 3. hi, i see this arm has a hot shoe mount. does that hot shoe come off so that the arm will have a 1/4-20 thread on each end?thankstony

A: Yes, the shoe mount can be removed leaving a female 1/4 -20 thread. The female 1/4 -20 coupler can then be removed ultimately leaving a male 1/4 -20 on both ends.

Q: 4. 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: 5. It looks as though the cold-shoe end can be removed, and underneath is a screw mount. Do the screw mounts on both ends have Arri style locating pins?

A: Regarding the iFootage MA5-6 Spider Crab Magic Arm with QR Mounting (11"), yes, you can remove the cold shoe and no, there are no Arri locating pins.

Q: 6. What is the weight capacity?

A: The Kondor Blue 5.5" Cine Magic Arm with Double Ball Heads (3/8"-16 ARRI, Raven Black) has a weight capacity of 25lbs per ball joint.

Q: 7. 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: 8. Is there a baby pin adapter for these Crab arms?

A: Unfortunately iFootage does not have a crab arm that fits onto a baby pin.

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. Does this conform to the standard Arri locating pin 3/8th screw mount?

A: Yes. The iFootage SR-QRA Spider Crab Quick Release Adapter features a 3/8" spring-loaded screw with ARRI locating pins to prevent twisting, push down to reveal a 1/4-20" connector.