SMALLRIG 22" Magic Arm Clamp, Overhead Phone Mount Holder Stand, Camera Arm

[Forewarning, I'm a yapper. This review may be long.] In short, this does what it says it will. If you need a mount with parts that can easily be removed and swapped out, a variety of ways you can adjust the structure to suit your needs, and supports adding entirely new parts, then get this. My only warning is that the phone clip can only hold a maximum of 4-inch-width devices, give or take. So if your device is bigger than that, id suggest looking for a separate clip you can replace the built-in one with. [Elaboration, if you care for it.] I haven't had a need for something like this until just recently, so I admittedly haven't had the most research or input into the best options as I have for other utilities. But considering the price compared to what I got, I by no means regret anything! The box's weight alone was pretty promising, and testing it out proves to be near perfect. I wouldn't call myself a Vtuber, but anyone here for that purpose should definitely consider this option for a mount. I have drawn and rigged a handful of models, although that's mainly for DnD sessions. It became immediately apparent that I needed somewhere I could put the camera I was using. While plastic isn't an ideal material, I'd give it a pass here. Some sockets, the covers, the handles to tighten the joints, and the phone holder itself are all made of plastic. Based on my using microphone boom arms (and moving them around excessively,) I believe the phone clamp is the only piece that might suffer from being plastic. I don't have a tape measure, but my guesstimate is that you have maybe three and a half, or four inches to work with in device width. My current phone needs to have the case removed to fit, which is what I was using to test it. But the device meant for the mount in the first place should fit just fine. The rubber grips have an "L" shape to them, which seems to really assist in keeping your phone steady, and they arent harsh enough to break anything. But even with my gripes in the phone clamp, it's not a big deal. Considering this piece can be removed and switched out at will with anything that has the same size screw or adapter. (Something I am regrettably not the right person for to measure.) With the included grip, you can attach the arm to the back, so it holds the phone in front. Or you can attach it to the end, so it holds the device on top. This piece can also rotate when needed. Additionally, you change out whether the arm is attached to the bottom or top of the desk clamp. In the case that you find the arm to be too long, or you have pieces that would fit as an extension, you can easily remove a pole and move it elsewhere, by unscrewing the joint as far as possible and popping the balljoint out, or popping a new one in. This includes the adapter that holds the phone grip onto the arm, in the case it requires a replacement. (Particularly relevant if you have a better grip you want to attach, which needs a different size to screw onto.) Considering the price, I am already quite happy with the value. On its own out of the box, it works perfectly. While I wish it could be manipulated easier, i am more than okay with sacrificing that for the stability it has. But on top of that, every piece can be replaced or swapped out with minimal trouble. It feels like it was designed to be something you keep forever, only swapping out single parts if something happens. I may not be a professional at determining what utilities are the absolute best. But at least in this instance, I was surprised. I was expecting a temporary tool I could replace later on if need be. But instead I got something reliable, sturdy, and meant to last forever. I realize this is a weird point to harp on, but it feels especially important to me. It doesnt feel like a product that was spat out for the sake of selling something. It feels like something you would have made for yourself, with the intent of future-proofing it. With some creativity and patience, I don't see myself ever throwing this out for any purpose.

I bought this because I use a real camera on my desk instead of a webcam. I connect my camera directly to my computer and record a lot of content. It’s kind of like a streaming setup, even though I’m not actually a streamer. I wanted something that would hold my camera right in front of me like a webcam, but also let me change angles when I wanted. This mount has been great. It’s very sturdy and built really well. The clamp is strong and adjusts easily to the desk. Once it’s tightened and positioned, it doesn’t move at all. If you intentionally tug on it, sure, you can make it shift a little, but during normal use there’s no shake and no drift. Setup was easier than I expected. At first you just have to get used to how the joints move, but once you understand that, adjusting it is simple. I mainly use it with my Sony camera, and being able to loosen the screw and dial in the exact angle I want is a big plus. I like it so much that I ended up buying two. I got my first one in August 2025 and another in January 2026. Instead of constantly unclamping and moving it around for different angles, I just added a second one to my desk. It’s slim, minimal, and doesn’t clutter my setup. It’s been perfect for content creation and for using my camera as a webcam. People constantly comment on how good the video looks, and a big part of that is having the camera held securely in the right position. I’ve tried propping cameras up in other ways before, and nothing was this stable or clean. Would I buy it again? Yes. I already bought two, and if I ever needed another one, I wouldn’t hesitate.

Great arm! Solid, well built, and very adjustable. Honestly don't waste your time trying other mounts to save a few bucks, in the end this is so much better. I use this as a phone mount to use an old phone as a webcam, this helped me level up my game.

This thing is so easy to use, you can set your phone up anywhere with it. I like how portable it is and it fits in a bag pretty well but if you plan on taking it apart, it's a bit of a pain. It's also not the most stable thing and it will wobble a bit. I think a lot of that comes to the clamp because I think the arms are fine.

It works great but finding a lip other than a table is a pain. the clamp is small and narrow I thought I could use it on frames as the surface area shouldn't matter as long as its sturdy. Ill have to play with it some more since i didn't feel the need to return it.

This arm is easy to attach, though I wouldn't recommend trying to clamp it to a surface edge thicker than 1.5 inches. It can be set to various angles which is nice and adjusting it only involves loosening bolts and then tightening them back. The phone holder that came with the arm can hold many phone sizes, but if you have a larger phone such as a galaxy ultra model or iPhone pro/pro max, I'd recommend getting a separate phone holder. I used a phone holder made by another manufacturer and while it did support my phone, I had to really tighten the bolts so the arm wouldn't fall. It did hold my phone, but it would be better suited for smaller phones, action cameras, webcams, etc. The build quality is good enough, though the joints are plastic. Overall, it's not a bad product, but with improved joints and the capacity to clamp to thicker surfaces, it could be much better and more stable.

I do a bit of desk top conferencing---- big desk, big screen. This unit was very versatile. I mounted a webcam (logitech) directly to the mount at the top, created a very complex series of bends on the arm clamp and got a very adjustable camera angle. I did move the swivel arm (the swivel mounted to the base clamp (the clamp that would go on a table)) and it gave me a more refined extended angle which I needed. This was possible because the base clamp has a second threaded hole which you can utilize for just this purpose. I found the swivel to lock up tight enough to hold the entirely extended unit, with bends (which by the laws of physics made the camera end heavy). I'll see if over time it develops a "flop" which I won't like but it's not flopping. My original thought was to mount the unit on the left or ride side of my desk but 22 inches was not long enough. I instead mounted the base clamp behind the monitor and went under the monitor which is about 4 inches above my desk. The camera now extends directly infront of my monitor (by going under) and there's two more ball adjustments to elevate the camera and get the perspective just right. Bonus--can release one of the swivels and it lowers the camera flat for when I'm not doing teleconferencing--takes all of a minute to raise it back up--and my keyboard resides in front of all this--returning to a work station. Nothing is in the way. No more mini wobbly tripod. I would have mounted it to the monitor but that in all likelihood would have damaged the monitor. If they made a 36 inch arm, I could side mount and simply brush the arm to the side each day when the camera is not in use. Though I bought the unit to be permanent, the arm (if I purchase a second one) is perfect for iphone filming when travelling light to create static shots in impromptu filming situations. Fiddle about and you'll get it to do what you want--which is what it's designed for--versatility. I can't compare it to the competing neweer or other brands but I've had a few small rig products that are well made, quality control is good and if this isn't flopped in 12 hours it's a raging success!

The length and adjustability of this holder is nearly perfect. I have been using this for about 6 months now to hold a small Canon video camera and it is so much better than the clumsy tripod I was using before which always was in the way. The three double joint articulation points and the design of the balls with a rubberized strip allows you to set any orientation you want with ease and then tighten to hold in position. I just clamp to a surface and loosen all three articulation points. It then can be aligned in any position and sequentially tightened to lock in. Once locked it holds firmly -- no droop or wobbling. Very impressed with this clamp and glad I got it. A quality item.

Wykonany solidnie z metalu. Spełnia swoje zadanie.

V.good

Very well thought out product, finding new ways to use it all the time. Great price!

It's good. it dose the job.but not perfect

Perfect hulpmiddel om dia's te digitaliseren. Ik doe het met de Nikon fotocamera. Hulpstuk aanwezig evt voor smartphone