Heron - 5ft Articulating Arm Camera Mount - Flexible Desk Clamp Camera Arm for Mirrorless Digital Camera/Phone/Gopro7 with C Shape Stabilizer Handle - 5FT Reach Steel Boom - Desk Mount Camera Crane
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Color | Black |
Brand | HERON EQUIPMENT |
Compatible Devices | Camcorder, Phones, Tablet, camera |
Item Weight | 4.5 Pounds |
Maximum Weight Recommendation | 2 Pounds |
About this item
- 5ft Flexible Reach Radius - Table Clamp Base - 360° Swivel at Base - 2 Base connections included
- Ergonomic Handle Design Provides Effortless Fast Maneuverability.
- Two Base Connection Styles Included: 1) Heavy Duty Clamp with 3" inch Bite Width. 1) Horizontal Screw Mount Base
- Support up to 2lb's of Equipment Excellent for Mirrorless Digital Camera, Smart Phones, Tablets or GoPro ***NOT for large DSLR's with Lenses Weighing over 2lb's*
- You speak we listen = New upgrades & strength added with every new production.
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Camera quality | 3.5 | 4.3 | — | — | 4.1 | — |
Sturdiness | 3.3 | 4.2 | — | — | 3.7 | — |
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compatible devices | Camcorder, Phones, Tablet, camera | Smartphones, Projectors | Camera | Camera | Camera | Camera, Smartphones เรยบ |
max. recommended weight | 2 pounds | 5.95 pounds | 195 grams | — | 20 milligrams | 5 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 60 x 3 x 60 inches |
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Item Weight | 4.52 pounds |
ASIN | B075NRKFVQ |
Item model number | 693711 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,401 in Camera Mounts & Clamps |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 15, 2017 |
Manufacturer | Heron Equipment |
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Product Description
Heron - 5ft Articulating Flexible Suspension Arm with C Shape Stabilizer Camera Mount. Ergonomic handle design to provide superior maneuverability and achieve rapid desired angle positioning support while maintaining easy touch and go articulation with 360° swivel base movement for all types of projects and uses like: Product Photos, Podcasting, Overhead Table Reads, Speed Drawing Capture, Tutorials, DIY's, Un-boxing/Review Videos, Stacker vids, Project Filming, Stop Motion Animation and everything else. The Arm is enabled to be fitted for other custom uses like iPads, clamps, mic's, lights etc. It is an out of the way 3rd-hand for suspending your equipment in obscure places regular tripods cannot easily fit or rapidly position to in the moment without cutting into your action. Achieve far reaching, quick and easy flexible movement within a 5ft reach radius in any direction with easy no adjustment flexible re-positioning, keep in mind the arm will take a moment to re-stabilize after re-positioning. Be sure to always mount to a sturdy structure not at risk of moving during use.
Features:
5ft three segment articulating reach radius – 360° swivel base.
Suspension capability of up to 2lb’s of equipment.
The C shape bracket has a standard 1/4″ screw mount with ball joint upper to for easy quick lock in angle positioning.
4 mid/upper springs require assembly, 6 strong springs total
The arm stands alone from other products on the market with its ability to quickly attain virtually any angle position needed without interrupting the action. The frame is made of strong black steel.
Contents:
Articulating Arm with 3/8" threaded end bolt
Ball Joint
Camera C bracket handle - 1/4" standard camera mounting screw+hotshoe
1)Desk/Table C Clamp - 3" INCH clamp bite width and 1) Horizontal Screw Mount Base
Check your camera's weight *with batteries before purchasing* must be under 2lb's
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Customers like the performance and ease of setup of the camera support. For example, they mention it works great, is useful, and easy to set up. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, stability, and value.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the camera support. For example, they mention it works great, it's useful, and has a nice ball joint. Some say the table mount works perfectly fine. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Mounting it is where I diverge from everyone else, the table mount works perfectly fine, I ended up unscrewing the mount breaking the seal and the..." Read more
"...It handles wonderfully and has a nice ball joint and different mount points to help adjust and get the perfect height and angle for your setup...." Read more
"...OMG! it works so much better and I can't believe I wasted my time with that other junk...." Read more
"...I just set the new one up today it appears to be working great. I will update if I have any issues...." Read more
Customers find the camera support easy to set up. They mention it's sturdy, and a great studio desk setup for DSLR cameras.
"I took this out of the box today, I put it together no problems, easy to do, I attached it on the back of my desk and then decided to move it to..." Read more
"...It was easy to set up and seems fairly sturdy. It is a bit wobly, though, as some others have said...." Read more
"...It's really a perfect SET-UP and well worth the money." Read more
"Great Studio Desk set up for DSLR Cameras...." Read more
Customers like the maneuverability of the camera support. They mention that the range of motion is excellent, and the arm does not move its segments independently.
"...The arm does not move its segments independently, in fact its the opposite. What one part of the arm does, another part will respond...." Read more
"This is exactly what I needed for my art. It provides a wide range of motion for projecting reference images onto the canvas for drawing and..." Read more
"...As long as it isn’t too heavy for it. The range of motion is excellent, I just bought a different base that it sits in...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the camera support. Some mention it's well constructed, solid to the touch, and strong, while others say that it'll not be sturdy enough to handle mid or heavy bodies, and the joints and welds don't look strong.
"...No other is longer, stronger or as versatile...." Read more
"...Like the other screw clamps on the arm, they tend to loosen up over time as the arm moves around...." Read more
"...It is sturdy, high quality built. I've gotten complements from those who I've shown. The different positions this arm can take is amazing...." Read more
"...- The springs that are used to support the arm are not strong enough to support the arm, also the bolts and screws used at each elbow of the arm..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the camera support. Some mention it will hold your camera in any position you move it to without having to fuss with a tripod. The different positions this arm can take is amazing, and you can get any angle you can think of. However, others say that it wobbles, the camera on this arm shakes a lot, and the base pivot is stiff.
"...TLDR: Good, will be better with modifications. Wobbles in the wind. Would buy again. Great for in-home podcasting...." Read more
"...The different positions this arm can take is amazing. You can get any angle you can think of. I use to struggle with tripods...." Read more
"...I would say the negative aspects of this arm are camera bounce...." Read more
"...It was easy to set up and seems fairly sturdy. It is a bit wobly, though, as some others have said...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the camera support. Some find it pretty good but pricey, while others are disappointed with the high price on a generic mount.
"...It's really a perfect SET-UP and well worth the money." Read more
"...I'm not super happy with the price but it works great and has all the features I want...." Read more
"...This product was quite affordable and so I went with it...." Read more
"...I worry it will pull off the mount. Kinda disappointed with the high price on a generic mount." Read more
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TLDR: Good, will be better with modifications. Wobbles in the wind. Would buy again. Great for in-home podcasting. See photos for outdoor use.
I am a photographer and I wanted a scissor arm boom that I could mount to my tripod. The original goal was to add additional height to the 70" tripod as well as have the ability to reach forward for lean over shots such as a center shot above a passing exotic car. I needed to also be able to reach down below the level of the tripod for surface level macro shots of water at a lake. I also needed it to collapse in such a way that I can pick up both and walk away without having to disassemble like a traditional camera boom arm. It needed to be light as I also will be carrying the traditional combination of photography gear and ultimately needed to not cost a arm and a leg.
That's quite the tall order and many indoor scissor arms are not capable of this. Traditional boom arms and camera jigs are either difficult to transport without breaking it down or just too expensive. This leave the DIY route which has viable options, however you have to do it yourself. Sometimes its better to buy than build when it comes to having your camera 8 ft up in the air.
After looking at the many varieties of scissor arms, I came across this. It appears to be the biggest of all of the indoor scissor arms. Has 3 sections instead of two and a weight rating that would just barely accept my Fuji X-t20 and lenses with the largest, 55-200, pushing the limit. My first concern like all the rest of the arms was the initial Amazon evaluation. IE is this a scam, fraud, or poor quality product from some place far away? There were only 14 or so reviews, two customer photos, and a youtube user video that was insightful to how the arm looks and behaves in real life. I sent a email to the manufacture to ask what size the thread at the base of the screw was and after a delay they did respond. So I made the jump and ordered.
It arrived in and as I picked the box up, I was surprised and concerned how light it was compared to the size of the box. Was this going to be a fragile thing that breaks at a glance or after a month of use? I opened up the box and pulled out the arm, It was made out of aluminum and was solid to the touch. The weight perception dissipated as I held it in my hand and unfolded it.
The best way to understand this without seeing it is like thinking about cranes you see. Most of the time you see stick boom cranes, like a mobile crane, or even a ladder fire truck. They extend out but they can not pivot other than the base. Scissor booms like cherry pickers, and knuckle booms like the foldable cranes on the back of flatbeds have joints that pivot and unfold to reach and lift. This is one of those.
The arm unfolded does have a 5ft reach and as I moved it around I found that it moved in certain ways. The arm does not move its segments independently, in fact its the opposite. What one part of the arm does, another part will respond. This is done with pivot points built into the design and allows the arm to perform as a whole and not as individual beams. When your camera is in this, you want it to work as a whole to hold it up. You will see this in the photos. This part took a little getting used to because like a actual arm, there are ways it does not want to bend. It could be thought of as being double jointed in all joints but you have to know how to take advantage of it.
Mounting it is where I diverge from everyone else, the table mount works perfectly fine, I ended up unscrewing the mount breaking the seal and the warranty and threading it upside down. I have a few crappy tripods, a workhorse, and my pride and joy, a manfrotto tripod with a fluid head. This particular tripod has a hex plate for a tripod mount with a 1/2" center screw that tapers to the traditional 1/4" screw. I unscrewed that, threaded the clamp screw through the mounting plate and screwed that into the bottom of the arm. It worked with far less work than I thought it would take. If I had a regular tripod it would have never worked.
With this combination I have a reach of roughly 10 ft up to reach above crowds at events, 4-5 feet out for when I need that extra reach, and 3-4 ft down for marcro shots or just to save my knees. Function wise it works well and packs up to be about 3' tall,1' deep,6" wide with both tripod and crane. I just pick it up with one hand and walk off with it. This was the versatility that I was looking for to get that perfect shot.
There are some issues that stop this from being perfect. These issues are magnified with my setup because I am using it not as intended however these issues will be noticeable just on a smaller scale.
Wobble. This arm is held together with springs and somewhat thin screws. As such any sudden pressure such as a bump or will cause a wobble that will take a moment to correct itself. For you it might be accidentally kicking the table, for me its the wind. I will be modifying it further to reduce that. Side note, I did have to tighten the arm a bit more after using it, it would be wise to ensure everything is tight after it arrives.
Camera attachment point: I don't know what its called, but the hook on the crane arm. It is held in with a screw clamp. Like the other screw clamps on the arm, they tend to loosen up over time as the arm moves around. I have put a bungee safety strap connecting it to the arm to ease the fear that the hook itself wont come crashing down.
If you wish to take the path I did and use this a a jib on the end of a tripod, understand how cranes work. If you are not paying attention you will tip this over or the arm may try lower itself to a more stable position...into the ground. Think of it as your arm completely outstretched, with a 10 pound weight in it. Understand the pressures on the joints and account for counter-weighting. In time you will have a portable camera crane that you can operate with ease in a variety of conditions with essentially no setup.
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2019
TLDR: Good, will be better with modifications. Wobbles in the wind. Would buy again. Great for in-home podcasting. See photos for outdoor use.
I am a photographer and I wanted a scissor arm boom that I could mount to my tripod. The original goal was to add additional height to the 70" tripod as well as have the ability to reach forward for lean over shots such as a center shot above a passing exotic car. I needed to also be able to reach down below the level of the tripod for surface level macro shots of water at a lake. I also needed it to collapse in such a way that I can pick up both and walk away without having to disassemble like a traditional camera boom arm. It needed to be light as I also will be carrying the traditional combination of photography gear and ultimately needed to not cost a arm and a leg.
That's quite the tall order and many indoor scissor arms are not capable of this. Traditional boom arms and camera jigs are either difficult to transport without breaking it down or just too expensive. This leave the DIY route which has viable options, however you have to do it yourself. Sometimes its better to buy than build when it comes to having your camera 8 ft up in the air.
After looking at the many varieties of scissor arms, I came across this. It appears to be the biggest of all of the indoor scissor arms. Has 3 sections instead of two and a weight rating that would just barely accept my Fuji X-t20 and lenses with the largest, 55-200, pushing the limit. My first concern like all the rest of the arms was the initial Amazon evaluation. IE is this a scam, fraud, or poor quality product from some place far away? There were only 14 or so reviews, two customer photos, and a youtube user video that was insightful to how the arm looks and behaves in real life. I sent a email to the manufacture to ask what size the thread at the base of the screw was and after a delay they did respond. So I made the jump and ordered.
It arrived in and as I picked the box up, I was surprised and concerned how light it was compared to the size of the box. Was this going to be a fragile thing that breaks at a glance or after a month of use? I opened up the box and pulled out the arm, It was made out of aluminum and was solid to the touch. The weight perception dissipated as I held it in my hand and unfolded it.
The best way to understand this without seeing it is like thinking about cranes you see. Most of the time you see stick boom cranes, like a mobile crane, or even a ladder fire truck. They extend out but they can not pivot other than the base. Scissor booms like cherry pickers, and knuckle booms like the foldable cranes on the back of flatbeds have joints that pivot and unfold to reach and lift. This is one of those.
The arm unfolded does have a 5ft reach and as I moved it around I found that it moved in certain ways. The arm does not move its segments independently, in fact its the opposite. What one part of the arm does, another part will respond. This is done with pivot points built into the design and allows the arm to perform as a whole and not as individual beams. When your camera is in this, you want it to work as a whole to hold it up. You will see this in the photos. This part took a little getting used to because like a actual arm, there are ways it does not want to bend. It could be thought of as being double jointed in all joints but you have to know how to take advantage of it.
Mounting it is where I diverge from everyone else, the table mount works perfectly fine, I ended up unscrewing the mount breaking the seal and the warranty and threading it upside down. I have a few crappy tripods, a workhorse, and my pride and joy, a manfrotto tripod with a fluid head. This particular tripod has a hex plate for a tripod mount with a 1/2" center screw that tapers to the traditional 1/4" screw. I unscrewed that, threaded the clamp screw through the mounting plate and screwed that into the bottom of the arm. It worked with far less work than I thought it would take. If I had a regular tripod it would have never worked.
With this combination I have a reach of roughly 10 ft up to reach above crowds at events, 4-5 feet out for when I need that extra reach, and 3-4 ft down for marcro shots or just to save my knees. Function wise it works well and packs up to be about 3' tall,1' deep,6" wide with both tripod and crane. I just pick it up with one hand and walk off with it. This was the versatility that I was looking for to get that perfect shot.
There are some issues that stop this from being perfect. These issues are magnified with my setup because I am using it not as intended however these issues will be noticeable just on a smaller scale.
Wobble. This arm is held together with springs and somewhat thin screws. As such any sudden pressure such as a bump or will cause a wobble that will take a moment to correct itself. For you it might be accidentally kicking the table, for me its the wind. I will be modifying it further to reduce that. Side note, I did have to tighten the arm a bit more after using it, it would be wise to ensure everything is tight after it arrives.
Camera attachment point: I don't know what its called, but the hook on the crane arm. It is held in with a screw clamp. Like the other screw clamps on the arm, they tend to loosen up over time as the arm moves around. I have put a bungee safety strap connecting it to the arm to ease the fear that the hook itself wont come crashing down.
If you wish to take the path I did and use this a a jib on the end of a tripod, understand how cranes work. If you are not paying attention you will tip this over or the arm may try lower itself to a more stable position...into the ground. Think of it as your arm completely outstretched, with a 10 pound weight in it. Understand the pressures on the joints and account for counter-weighting. In time you will have a portable camera crane that you can operate with ease in a variety of conditions with essentially no setup.
I've used this with a webcam like the Logitech C920s as well as a bigger camera like the Sony A6000. It handles wonderfully and has a nice ball joint and different mount points to help adjust and get the perfect height and angle for your setup.
In all honesty I'm not sure why this is prices at over $100 it seems like a rip off. I am not exactly on a budget and I'm happy with the purchase but I've gotten 2 other arms for my monitor and microphone for under that price still. If you're not on a budget and want something smooth I would say go for it, otherwise you might be able to try to get something else that is a little less flexible and save over $50.
On top of that, when I'm not filming, I simply push the arm up and out of the way until I need it again.
I now have a small pile of broken, useless tripods and boom arms piled up in the corner of my garage.
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2022
On top of that, when I'm not filming, I simply push the arm up and out of the way until I need it again.
I now have a small pile of broken, useless tripods and boom arms piled up in the corner of my garage.
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目的もなくなんとなく買ってしまったのでオーバースペックすぎました。
とりあえずベッド脇において寝っ転がりながら動画を見るのに使っています。
ヘッドのボール式関節のカメラマウントは本当に柔軟に角度を調整でき一緒についてくるアダプタを使えば携帯もマウントできます。
仰向けだろうが左右向きだろうが好きなところに携帯を固定してゴロゴロできます。
この値段かけてでも快適ゴロゴロ生活をしたい人はチャレンジしてもいいかもしれません。