Such a Magic Arm is handy if you want to flexibly align photo accessories, in my case usually a light panel. With this product, K&F Concept probably also had a smartphone in mind, as the set includes a corresponding clamp holder.

The design here looks strikingly high-quality; here, as usual, K&F is no slouch. The clamp, with a sturdy rubber lining on the inside, can grab tight. With the central wing screw on the Magic Arm, both the central joint and both ball heads are released. So you grab the accessory with one hand, loosen the screw, straighten the accessory and tighten the arm again. It's practical and easy to do. The fine latching of the central joint barely interferes with the easy alignment here, I've already experienced that in a different way. With the joint, slipping away is impossible anyway due to the teeth and the clamping of the ball heads also bites hard. Absolutely useful, even if you have installed larger or heavier accessories. With a maximum load of 2 kg, this of course has limits.

The smartphone clamp holder also looks pretty high-quality. However, the cold shoe mount is a faulty construction. This was made too thick, I was unable to attach any appropriate accessories. Doesn't fit, not even close. Since the set otherwise works very well and the mount is just a bonus whose main function is not affected, only half a star trigger.

My rating: 5 stars — perfect product, or at least almost

transparency: I received this article free of charge for a product test. However, that doesn't affect my rating. This is done just as honestly and critically as with the articles I paid for. I have not carried out a professional product test here, but am evaluating the product as a normal consumer.