Westcott 8″” Shorty Offset Extension Arm

Westcott 8″” Shorty Offset Extension Arm

We”ve all experienced the circumstance where tilting a softbox or beauty dish is restricted because it hits the stand. Westcott has responded by developing the 8 “”Offset Shorty Extension Arm. The Shorty is made of iron and brass, with a 5/8″” receiver for the stand and a 5/8″” threaded stud for the light or other modification, and may offset a light to the left or right to conceal the stand. It can support equipment weighing up to 17.64 lb. A counterweight like the Westcott HurleyPro weight bag is advised for use while supporting heavy equipment.

Improve Your Light Source”s Tilting Range

This 8-watt bulb is excellent for butterfly, hair, rim, and other lighting applications “”For accurate positioning away from the light stand column, a tiny extension arm is the perfect length to maximize the tilt of numerous speedlight softboxes, umbrellas, and other light modifiers. Your modifier is extended by 8 more “”also avoids situations when the light stand”s central column stops your modifier from tilting in the proper direction.

A Simple Method for Off-Center Placing Your Light Source

When a light and modifier must be positioned off-center, the Shorty is a creative option. When lighting in the butterfly position, this is very helpful as it eliminates the need for a boom arm to shoot around the stand. The Shorty offset arm also gives you the option to conceal a light stand behind a backdrop or set wall while still having the light shining above it.

Enables safe and appropriate placement

This sturdy little boom arm, made of iron and brass, has a weight capacity of 17.64 lb. For safe attachment to various supports, it comes with a 5/8″” female receiver, a 5/8″” male stud with a 1/4″” thread, and two options for tension knob holes. We advise utilizing a weight bag (like the Westcott Water Bag) when your lighting equipment is mounted to a light stand to ensure the stability of your apparatus.

Specification

Load Capacity : 17.64 lb / 8 kg

Inputs/Outputs : 1 x 5/8″” Female Receiver + 5/8″” Male Thread

Construction Material : Brass, Cast Iron

Length : 10.2″” / 25.9 cm (Extended)

Width : 1.1″” / 2.8 cm

Height : 3.9″” / 9.9 cm

Weight : 14.1 oz / 400 g (Arm)