Holding arms

Support arms for photo accessories, flexible helpers for your set

A lot surprisingly depends on having a good support arm. In the studio, on set, shooting product photos at the kitchen table – wherever you want to position light shapers, small objects or accessories with millimetre precision, these inconspicuous parts make all the difference. Quietly, reliably and without any big drama.

Magic arms, flex arms and more – which type of support arm suits you?

In this category you’ll find support arms in classic magic-arm design with a central joint, versions with multiple joints for particularly intricate setups, as well as flexible gooseneck or flex arms that you simply bend into shape. This lets you place your accessories exactly where you need them without having to rearrange a stand every time.

For precise, stable setups, magic arms with a central locking screw are especially suitable, as they lock several joints at once with a single handle. If you tend to work more spontaneously, change perspectives frequently or shoot in tight spaces, flex arms are practical because you can quickly realign them without a lot of screwing.

Compatible connections: photo threads, clamps and special mounts

Our support arms are equipped with common photo threads, usually with 1/4-inch or 3/8-inch connections, so you can attach them directly to cameras, tripods, ball heads, super clamps or studio rigs. Many models combine different thread sizes so you don’t have to keep searching for adapters.

You’ll also find support arms with strong spring clamps that bite firmly onto table edges, pipes, shelves or background frames. Other versions come with so-called plant clips or fine grippers that let you securely fix light photo objects, backgrounds, reflectors, card stock or decorative elements without damaging them.

Typical areas of use – from monitor to mini object

Support arms are ideal for mounting peripheral accessories such as monitors, small LED lights, microphones, diffusers, reflectors or wireless transmitters to your setup. This keeps your workspace tidy and places important tools exactly where you intuitively expect them. This really pays off in video setups where you need the camera monitor and light close together.

Support arms are just as helpful for fixing photo objects in place. Whether you’re photographing jewellery, cosmetic products, tech gadgets or small food elements, you can position them stably with suitable clips or holders without intrusive stands appearing in the frame. Especially in product and still life photography, this is almost a little game changer.

Stability, load capacity and build quality – what to look out for

If you’re looking for support arms for monitors, lights or heavier accessories, maximum load capacity plays a crucial role. When selecting products, we focus on robust materials, smooth joints and reliable clamping mechanisms so your equipment doesn’t suddenly sag or twist. Lighter flex arms are better suited to small lights, reflectors, diffusers or light objects.

For continuous studio use, we recommend support arms with metal joints and solid screw connections that hold their position even after frequent adjustments. For mobile use or smaller setups, compact, lightweight models are more practical; they fit easily into a backpack or trolley while still providing enough stability for typical photo accessories.

Support arms in everyday creative work – more freedom in your setup

With carefully chosen support arms, you can make your set significantly leaner and more flexible. Instead of setting up multiple stands, you mount accessories directly to existing tripods, trusses or table edges. This saves space, reduces tripping hazards and gives you more freedom to focus on composition, light and timing.

At the same time, new perspectives open up: lights just outside the frame, diffusers close in front of the subject, small reflectors in the background that create exactly that one light reflection. All of this becomes much easier when you use support arms strategically and plan them as a fixed part of your photo or video workflow.

Equally suitable for photo, video and content creation

Whether you work in a professional studio, produce content for social media as a creator, or simply want to optimise your home studio, support arms are among those tools that are often underestimated until you’ve used them effectively once. After that, you’ll be reluctant to give them up.

In this category you’ll therefore find a selection of support arms for photo accessories that have proven themselves in practice, can be combined flexibly and help you position monitors, lights, diffusers and photo objects reliably. This makes your setup not only more stable, but also significantly more pleasant to operate.