Manfrotto 196AB-3 Support

MANFROTTO 196AB-3 Support | Versatile Three-Section Articulated Arm

Elevate your creative workflow and achieve perfect positioning for your essential gear with the MANFROTTO 196AB-3 Support. Designed for the dynamic needs of professional photographers and videographers, this exceptional articulated arm from the Photo-video Accessories subcategory is the ultimate tool for mounting lights, monitors, and other equipment with unparalleled precision and stability. When your shot demands a very specific angle or placement in a challenging space, the 196AB-3 delivers robust performance in a remarkably lightweight and flexible package.

Experience the freedom to place your accessories exactly where you need them. This single articulated arm features three distinct sections, offering an impressive maximum length that allows you to reach over and around obstacles with ease. The innovative sliding extension mechanism provides an additional layer of fine-tuning, enabling you to make micro-adjustments to your setup without having to reposition the entire support. This level of control is indispensable for macro photography, intricate product shots, and complex video interviews where every millimeter matters. A single, user-friendly locking knob secures all three pivot points simultaneously, ensuring a rapid, stable, and completely secure setup, so you can focus on capturing the perfect frame.

Engineered for versatility, the MANFROTTO 196AB-3 is built to integrate seamlessly into any professional rig. The top attachment is equipped with a 16mm spigot and a 3/8´´ light attachment, making it compatible with a vast array of lighting fixtures and camera accessories. The bottom attachment features a 16mm spigot that is fully compatible with the industry-standard Manfrotto Superclamp, along with a 1/4´´ thread for direct mounting onto various tripods, stands, and camera cages. This universal connectivity ensures that the 196AB-3 is not just an accessory, but a central and reliable component of your support system.

Supports

This versatile arm is designed to securely hold a wide range of devices essential for modern content creation. It is the ideal support for external field monitors, allowing videographers to position their screen for optimal viewing without encumbering the camera. It also provides a stable mount for small LED panels for fill or accent lighting, microphones for capturing clean audio, and other lightweight accessories that enhance your production quality.

Features:

* Payload 1.5Kg (3.3 lb) at full extension
* Very lightweight, weighs less than 0.5 Kg (1lb)
* Three sections articulated arm, max length 85cm (33.4in)
* Sliding extension allow for flexible positioning

Specifications:

* Weight: 0.5 kg
* Arm Length: 85 cm
* Load Capacity At Maximum Extension: 1 kg
* Product - Length Open: 85 cm
* Section Center Column: 3