Manfrotto Variable Friction Arm

Just as expected

Head still moved although it was tightened up.

I have been using these products for years as an industrial radiographer. It is also very good for use with a camera, although the clamps are a bit pricey.My only downer with it would be the cost of getting all the individual pieces, like tripod, super clamps etc, but well worth it and a good investment for anyone serious about using it for either photography OR radiography.Does not have the strength to hold shielded guide tubes though, otherwise it would b perfect.The friction handle works better than the 'snap-lock' arm (although it is weaker), as you don't have the restriction when tightening the clamp (I've noticed by valves, elbows etc that the friction arm works much better)

What a great piece of kit, this is now a must take accessory when I'm out and about, combined with a super-clamp from manfrotto you can have a stable platform for any camera by clamping to handrails or other structures. The large central wheel locks and unlocks all the joints together, it just works brilliantly

Amazingly sturdy - compared to many of the much cheaper options this feels as expensive as it is, I know this will last much like all my other Manfrotto kit - you do not need anything else to connect it to the super clamp it uses it’s internal vice which works amazing. You will need a mount of some kind for a camera though - it’s a shame they do not bundle one for such an expensive item. I’m very pleased with how easy and flexible the item is - and definitely more useful (for cameras at least) than the handle clamp version

This is a great film tool to have, I needed it to fly a overhead Shotgun microphone for my home film studio. Very innovative tool, thanks Manfrotto ✅😀

Very effective adjustable magic arm, easy to tighten

Great product