In this article I set up my desk with a new overhead camera mount rig from Neewer, the NK002. I’ve been using a standard monitor arm with additional mounting hardware to hold my camera for years, but I wanted to see how this mount works in my creative computer workspace instead. Keep in mind that they sent me this mount at no cost with the expectation that I produce a few videos about it based on my standard collaboration terms. The were not allowed to give me talking points or preview anything that I created.
Check out the full video on YouTube:
Unboxing and First Impressions
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| The main box with accessories. |
The NK002 comes in a big, solid box. It was shipped with dense foam support around the rails to keep everything protected during shipping.
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| The articulating clamp mount. Most likely used with a camera or light. |
The package includes various mounting hardware, such as a standard ball head with a 1/4"-20 mounting thread on the bottom, a phone mount also with two 1/4"-20 and a cold-shoe, and the articulating clamp mount that's generally used to hold cameras. Some of the pieces, like the ball head, feel partially of plastic, while others like the arm clamp are fully made of metal.
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| Measurement markers on the vertical poles that attach to the desk. |
The extension tubes have numbering on them, making it easy to set the height and length consistently. The clamp bars attach to the desk with a simple crossbar on top plus two screw-on caps that also act as 1/4"-20 mounts or light stand style spigot studs.
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| These clamp down the crossbar and provide a combination 1/4"-20 thread or light stand spigots. (the 1/4"-20 threading is not visible in this photo due to rubber screw-on covers) |
NEEWER NK002 Overhead Camera Mount Rig specifications:
- SKU: 66602170
- Model: NK002
- Material: Aluminum Alloy
- Max Tube Diameter: 28mm
- Desktop Stand Height: 27.2" - 48.0" / 69cm - 122cm
- Length of the Crossbar: 25.2" - 47.2" / 64cm - 120cm
- Max Load Capacity (Desktop Stand): 26.5lb (12kg)
- Max Load Capacity (Crossbar): 11lb (5kg)
- Super Clamp Max Load Capacity: 3.3lb (1.5kg)
- C-clamp Depth of 2.6" (6.5cm) and Width of 3" (7.5cm)
- C-clamp Maximum Desk Thickness of 3.5" (8.9cm)
- Phone Holder Maximum Width from 2.2" to 3.3" (55 - 85 mm)
Package contents:
- 1x Crossbar
- 2x Desktop Stand
- 1x Super Clamp with Dual Ball Head Magic arm
- 1x Mini Ball Head
- 1x Phone Clamp
- 2x 1/4" Screw Adapter
- 1x User Manual
Setup Process
For the related video I tried to show off the mount in my secondary filming setup in addition to the main computer area where I do a lot of talking-to-camera recording.
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| The hands-on recording area with the Neewer rig. The light, arms, and clamp for that are not included in this kit. That's gear I have on-hand. A few potential uses in the hands-on video recording area: |
- For overhead lights.
- Top-down videos or photography where the camera will be attached to the rig.
- To hold multiple camera angles.
- A viewer suggested using it to hold sheets of background paper, which is a great idea!
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| The computer desk area. |
For my PC area:
- I wanted more desk space which meant removing one of the monitor's stands. I could then move my monitor onto my old monitor arm which was holding up the camera.
- You can attach a camera and lights to this big rectangle mount with enough extra clamps. You can also use the available 1/4"-20 mounting points or the light stand spigots.
- Have multiple camera angles from the front which would be nice when splicing up recordings.
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| The before and after of using a 3rd party adapter for the screen and then attaching it to the old monitor arm I was using for my camera. A big improvement in desk space! |
Since my Samsung monitor doesn’t use a standard VESA mount, I had to buy a separate adapter. If you are curious, here is the mount adapter I used:
Gladiator Joe Monitor Arm/Mount VESA Bracket Adapter.
(That's an Amazon affiliate link, I earn from qualifying purchases!)
Supported models: Samsung 24" S24C750P and 27" S27C750P. Mine is the 24" screen.
Be sure that your VESA mount has support for the smaller 75x75mm size.
Performance and Adjustments
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| The camera upside-down with a quick release and hook-n-loop straps to make sure the clamp doesn't loosen over time. |
I added a quick-release plate to my camera, although I might remove it later since it feels a bit risky with the one I’m using and the camera being upside-down. I also used some hook-and-loop straps around the clamp as an extra precaution, just in case it loosens in the future.
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| The before and after. |
It is easy to adjust the height of the whole rig. It offers more flexibility than what I was doing before. I’m happy with how it looks and functions. The monitor arm is out of the way and actually used for a screen now. Everything installed smoothly, and the build quality seems solid. Nothing broke during the process, and the overall setup works as advertised.
Final Thoughts
I’ve decided to keep this rig in my main setup because it opens up possibilities for future adjustments, like changing my lighting or adding other accessories. It’s nice to have more desk space now that I’ve moved the monitor arm, and everything is functioning as expected. I do think you will need additional supporting gear to get the most out of it, but you can at least get started with their kit as-is.
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