Manfrotto Sliding Support Arm

MANFROTTO Sliding Support Arm | Versatile Quick Release Mounting Solution

Unlock unparalleled precision and efficiency in your photo and video setups with the Manfrotto Sliding Support Arm. Engineered for professional photographers, videographers, and content creators who demand reliability and flexibility, this essential accessory is designed to perfect your lighting and equipment placement. Whether you´re working in a busy studio or on a dynamic location shoot, this support arm enhances your workflow, allowing you to focus on capturing the perfect shot without compromise. Its robust construction and intelligent design make it an indispensable tool for mounting a wide range of standard light fixtures and accessories with absolute confidence.

The primary benefit of this support arm lies in its exceptional positional flexibility. The sliding mechanism allows for smooth, precise adjustments along its axis, enabling you to position lights, monitors, or microphones exactly where they are needed. This is crucial for creating nuanced lighting schemes, positioning a fill light in a tight space, or setting up a monitor for easy viewing. Paired with its quick-release functionality, this arm dramatically speeds up your on-set operations. The quick-release system ensures that mounting and dismounting equipment is a swift, secure, and single-handed action, saving valuable time during shoots.

Crafted from high-quality, lightweight aluminium, the Manfrotto Sliding Support Arm offers the perfect balance of strength and portability. This durable construction guarantees stability for your valuable equipment while remaining light enough to be an unobtrusive part of your mobile kit. It is built to withstand the rigors of professional use, ensuring longevity and consistent performance job after job.

Features
- Quick Release Arm: A key feature of this support arm is its intuitive quick-release mechanism. This allows for the rapid attachment and detachment of lighting fixtures and other accessories, streamlining your setup and breakdown process for maximum efficiency.
- Industry-Standard Mounting: The arm is equipped with a 16mm (5/8”) female attachment, the universal standard for professional lighting and grip equipment. This ensures seamless compatibility with a vast ecosystem of light stands, clamps, and fixtures from Manfrotto and other leading brands.
- Durable Aluminium Construction: Made from premium-grade aluminium, the arm is both incredibly strong and lightweight. This material choice provides a sturdy, reliable support for your gear without adding significant weight to your kit, making it ideal for both studio and location work.

Adapters & Connectivity

This versatile support arm is expertly designed to integrate into any professional workflow. It is primarily used to mount standard 16mm light fixtures, offering a secure and adjustable solution. The connectivity is enhanced by its comprehensive attachment points: the arm itself features a 16mm female receiver. To maximize its utility, it is compatible with the included Manfrotto Spigot 013, a universally recognized adapter. This spigot provides a 16mm male pin on one end and a reversible screw mount on the other, featuring both a standard 1/4´´ and a 3/8´´ screw. This powerful combination allows you to mount not only lights but also cameras, audio equipment, monitors, and a vast array of other photo-video accessories.

Technical Specifications
- Weight: 0.828 kg
- Material: Aluminium
- Primary Attachment: Quick Release Arm with 16mm (5/8") Female Receiver
- Included Spigot: Manfrotto 013 Adapter (16mm Male Stud with 1/4" and 3/8" Male Screw Threads)