Equipment Review: Arkon Mounts Clamp Stand

For any creator that needs to shoot overhead video, the Arkon Mounts Camera/Clamp Stand can be a remarkable good choice.

The Arkon Mounts Camera/Clamp Stand ($160 USD on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3S5rMfJ) can hold whatever device you choose to film with. The vertical base stays out of the camera shot and the overhead arm extends and angles to give you almost any shot you will need.

The device is heavy duty; this thing is built to last. The adjustment knobs and clamps are large enough that they are easily useable, even for those of us with arthritic hands.

The Clamp Stand comes with easily interchangeable attachments for a threaded camera mount, tablet, or phone. If you have permanent creating space you can securely mount the holder to a ceiling or wall. The Arkon Mounts Overhead Camera/Clamp Stand is an investment but will be worth the cost.

Specs

Clamp adjusts to fit surfaces up to 5.12 inches thick
Vertical extension 18.25 to 29.5 inches
Horizontal extension 19 to 27.75 inches
1/4 inch threaded camera mount Ball mount phone holder up to 3.9 inches wide
Ball mount tablet holder from 7 to 18.4 inches wide

Pros

VERY sturdy - Can hold a heavy DSLR or other equipment horizontally without sagging
Fits on a very deep tabletop if needed
Can be ceiling or wall mounted
Extension arm moves at any angle
Adjustment clamps and knobs are fairly easy to turn
Doesn't use up lots of table space, arms swing easily out of the way
Easily switch between Camera, Tablet or Phone mounts
Comes with both tablet and phone mount
Pole or arm can hold the weight of additional equipment such as a clamp on LED light tablet

Cons

Only one extension arm

Accessories

If you want to mount the tablet to the vertical post you will need to purchase a Mount Clamp Post with 25mm (1") Ball. The Akron website has a wide variety of mounts and clamps, part by part. A less expensive brand can be found here: https://amzn.to/48CVkXr
Raleno LED Soft Light Panel, 7.5" x 5" with ISB rechargeable battery- $40 USD on Amazon.

Summary ✩✩✩✩✩

This device gets five stars. It's very sturdy and a flexible piece of equipment.

Arkon Mounts Camera/Clamp Stand ($160 USD in 2024 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3S5rMfJ)

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