Manfrotto Magic Arm vs Matthews NOGA Arm?

9 years 4 months ago #413054 by No Show
Anyone try one of these Noga arms?  How does it compare to the Magic Arm?

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9 years 4 months ago #413118 by Cliff
I can speak about the Magic Arm, this other one I have never heard before. The Magic Arm works for what it is.  It does come in handy and locks down hard.  


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9 years 4 months ago #413129 by EOS_Fan
Got one, but after the first couple uses, I don't find all that much use for my magic arm.  Speaking of which, how are you guys attaching one of these to your tripod? 


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9 years 4 months ago #413247 by Jessy Page
Stick with the original 


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9 years 4 months ago #413279 by Eliffman
I don't see much difference between the two.  Knowing manufactures these days, it's most likely made by the same company


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9 years 4 months ago #413321 by Luca
I'd like to see one of these that is a good 10" longer or ways to add extensions.  


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9 years 4 months ago #413548 by Adam Nagle

Eliffman wrote: I don't see much difference between the two.  Knowing manufactures these days, it's most likely made by the same company



ha ha ha  true! 


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9 years 3 months ago #413671 by Tim Dordeck
I don't own, but have used the Manfrotto arm.  It's nice and does what it's supposed to.  You might want to look on eBay for used.  


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9 years 3 months ago #413763 by No Show
Thanks everyone

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