Nothing flimsy here with the Delvcam VGRIP-2, just professional grade robust metal components that solidly lock onto dollies, pipes, cranes, jibs, walls and more. The 1/4-20 threaded stud will hold your camera, confidence monitor, your microphones, your flash, your lights, or anything else with a 1/4-20 threaded hole on the bottom up to 10 pounds with no problem! Both ends of the DELV-MAGICARM have 1/4-20 threaded studs with locking nuts to keep your gear straight. The VGRIP-2 also features a 3/8" threaded hole for additional application flexibility. A must for the professional!