The Lowdown
The 3 Legged Thing Pivot 250 Magic Arm is small, light, and easily fits into your tripod or camera bag. It offers the flexibility often needed at a moment’s notice for mounting a variety of gear to equipment and various types of support. It is easy to use and really looks the part, especially if you have other 3 Legged Thing gear with orange accents.
Overall
Pros
- Securely attaches gear weighing more than 6 pounds
- Small and light enough to fit in any gear bag
- Adds the flexibility to securely mount a variety of gear to equipment
- Love the orange accents
Cons
3 Legged Thing of Stagsden, Bedfordshire, England, manufactures tripods and related gear. 3 Legged Thing’s product line is full of personality, colorful anodized components, and modular design. In this review, we look at an all-new product, the 3 Legged Thing Pivot 250 Magic Arm.
Pivot Arms are a clever attachment to tripods, brackets, and mounting plates, really anything with a standard ¼”-20 thread that can be used to mount monitors, lights, microphones, and action cameras.
The Pivot 250’s two arms are fully adjustable, with a ¼”-20 thread at either end. Each side has an omnidirectional ball socket.
Where the arms join, there is a wing knob that, when loosened, allows the arms to move freely. When the knob is tightened, the arms and ball sockets all lock in place.
The 3 Legged Thing Pivot 250 Magic Arm can support up to 6.6 pounds (3kg), which should easily suffice for most standard lights, microphones, and monitors.
The arms are constructed of aerospace-grade magnesium alloy with stainless steel fixings. The rotational locks have knurling for maximum grip, even when wearing gloves. They are available in two color combinations: Lava (black with orange accents) and Darkness (matte black).
The 3 Legged Thing Pivot 250 Magic Arm is available in two lengths: 150mm (5.9″) and 250mm (9.84″).
What’s in the box:
- Pivot 250 Magic Arm
Specifications
| Pivot 150 Magic Arm | Pivot 250 Magic Arm | |
| Length | 5.9″ (150mm) | 9.84″ (250mm) |
| Weight | 9.98 ounces (283g) | 12.1 ounces (345g) |
| Load Capability | 11 pounds (5kg) | 6.6 pounds (3kg) |
| Threads | ¼”-20 | |
| Material | Aerospace-grade magnesium alloy | |
| Color Options | Lava (Black with orange accents) and Darkness (Matte black) | |
| Cost | $79.99 | $89.99 |
The 3 Legged Thing Pivot 250 Magic Arm is small, light, and easily fits into your tripod or camera bag. It offers the flexibility often needed at a moment’s notice for mounting a variety of gear to equipment and various types of support. It is easy to use and really looks the part, especially if you have other 3 Legged Thing gear with orange accents.
The 3 Legged Thing Pivot 250 Magic Arm sells for $89.99 and is available directly from the manufacturer.
Source: Manufacturer supplied review sample
What I Like: Securely attaches gear weighing more than 6 pounds; Small and light enough to fit in any gear bag; Adds the flexibility to securely mount a variety of gear to equipment; Love the orange accents
What Needs Improvement: Nothing