Must-Have Camera Magic Arms: Rigging 101

In this video, we'll show you the must-have camera magic arms for rigging your camera. From the MID49 Universal Speedball to iFootage and Wooden Camera, we'll break down everything you need to know about these essential camera accessories. Don't miss out on this Rigging 101 tutorial!

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Magic arms

Camera & lens cleaning kit

Mid49 gear for the Kinefinity Mavo

Music by Audiio

0:00 - intro
0:48 - AVOID THESE MAGIC ARMS
1:37 - Best budget magic arm option - smallrig
3:31 - Crdbag shout out
4:01 - Wooden Camera Ultra Arm System
6:01 - ifootage spider crab arm
8:03 - Mid49 universal speedball
10:06 - Support my channel!

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[noelwiggins]

A true badge of honor is buying cheap gear and regretting it when it inevitably bites you in the butt. "Buy once, cry once" pops in my head every time I assess how cost effective my investments are. "Quality of life" eventually pays for itself.

[murray.rodger]

The Mid49 Cam lever is such a simple but brilliant design

[takart]

So I ordered Mid49 Speedball monitor mount, right after watching this video last Friday while eating my lunch.
It came in yesterday, with a sticker, polarized sunglasses, AND hand written "thank you note", that said "(My name) Thank you so much for support and trusting part of you rig with us. Please let us know if we can ever help with anything else. Ryan & Elizabeth at Mid49".
Wow. That's something I don't see very often with camera gear purchase.
That makes this particular gear something special right from the beginning.
Thanks for making this video, and setting us on the right track.

[jasonawilliams]

Was actually just shopping for magic arms and comparisons on them are surprisingly difficult to find so this vid was timely. Ultimately going to go with the mid49

[dangerruss]

The Mid49 arm is now my absolute number one. Finally doesnt budge or twist.

[deonvnzl]

wholeheartedly agree. getting two of the MID49 arms has been an absolute game changer.

[kevindiossi]

We use the iFootage and crab arm to mount remote camera and they’re just a rock. The mounting system is also excellent for when you need to take something down and put it back in place easily.

[whatisagent]

These are the things that need to be talked about because these small pieces of equipment can end up causing tons of problems and headaches. Seems like a lot of these type of parts are offered by quite a few companies but all seem to have a flaw somewhere.

[BharatSingh-pwsh]

I’m so thankful that you did this video. I’ve been researching for a long time now, for a good magic arm for my Nikon DSLR set-up, to mount a flash for macro photography.. at least now I know which ones to get. Thank you. Namaste 🙏🏾

[chris_sparrows]

I've been enjoying the Falcam F22 series of arms and attachment accessories. They use what's basically a smaller locking Arca Swiss style plate to attach with removable anti-twist pins if needed. Have magic arms, monitor mounts, etc. Love that they are quick release. Been quite solid for me so far, and far superior to the cheap ones I started with. They also have a larger F38 quick release plate.

[DJBFilmz]

That last magic arm is exactly what I need!

[RichAesthetic]

Regarding the small arm that you showed off at the beginning of your video, you could just convert that quarter inch screw to a 3/8 inch screw. I believe small rig actually sells those adapters. It essentially looks like a hollow bolt that you can put above a quarter inch.then you would be able to use that small rig arm with the 38 inch screw hole on your plate and I assume that those anti-twist would then fit properly?

[BenFarmerCreative]

I love a great magic arm, but that panic feeling when you use a cheaper one and it falls or loses tension....we've all felt it, and it sucks! Anti-twist pins for the win!

[sebasfilmedit]

Needed this video just when I was in the market for these

[waveland]

A couple things. Pick up some 3/8ths to 1/4-20 thread adapters, then you can get the SmallRig arm to line up with the mounting holes. Second, take a look at the SmallRig HawkLock arm. That one I find to be very flexible and saves a lot of time with attaching and detaching arms.

[austininmotion]

This was a very timely upload, I have 3 of the arms you showed in my cart right now and have been trying to figure out which to go with. 10/10

[SpencerScottPugh]

Love a good build video. Very insightful. Thanks brother!

[AliManuel.]

a love this content as I want to start investing in good gear to build my 1ac gear. thank you !

[CedrianX]

Oooh MID49, eye was unfamiliar with your game ✍🏾

[carbonflightMN]

Just ordered my first set of magic arms. Glad I didn’t get the old style of magic arms.