I've used a Manfrotto Superclamp and an arm made for lighting equipment. I took one part of the arm off to reduce weight and vibration. I haven't used it in a while because the camera mount was weak and a pain to work with but will fix that eventually by screwing a Arca-Swiss plate directly into the arm (it's threaded). It's heavy but solid and very versatile. Manfrotto makes stronger arms made to attach ballheads but this lighting arm is enough IMO.