Manfrotto
Manfrotto 420B 3-Section Combi-Boom Stand
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14 lbs7 lbs
Elevate Your Studio Lighting with the Manfrotto 420B Combi-Boom Stand Enhance your studio setup with the Manfrotto 420B 3-Section Combi-Boom Stand. This versatile boom stand allows you to position your light directly over your subject, providing excellent separation and light control. Ideal for ...
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Overview
Elevate Your Studio Lighting with the Manfrotto 420B Combi-Boom Stand
Enhance your studio setup with the Manfrotto 420B 3-Section Combi-Boom Stand. This versatile boom stand allows you to position your light directly over your subject, providing excellent separation and light control. Ideal for hair lights or product photography, this stand includes a sandbag for counterbalance, ensuring safety and smooth movement.
- Improves lighting for product and portrait photography
- Sandbag included for stability
Specifications:
- Attachment (top): type25 + spigot art. 013
- Closed Length: 44.49 in.
- Color: Black
- Column Cross-Section: Round
- Column Tube Diameter: 35.30.25.20mm
- Footprint - Maximum Diameter: 42.91 in.
- Leg Cross-Section: Round
- Load Capacity: 19.84 lbs
- Load Capacity at Maximum Extension: 4.41 lbs
- Load Capacity at Maximum Extension at 6ÂDegree Inclination: 1.98 lbs
- Material: Aluminum
- Maximum Extension: 75.20 in.
- Maximum Height: 154.33 in.
- Minimum Extension: 7.48 in.
- Minimum Height: 51.57 in.
- Risers: 3
- Sections: 4
- Stand Leg Size: Ø22mm
- Weight: 5.95 lbs
Key Features
SUPERIOR STABILITY - Crafted from durable aluminum, this Manfrotto boom stand ensures exceptional stability for your valuable lighting equipment, supporting loads from 13.1 to 14 lbs.
VERSATILE FUNCTIONALITY - Seamlessly convert this 3-section stand into a double extension boom, offering flexible positioning for your lights and accessories in any studio setup.
EXTENDED REACH - Achieve optimal lighting angles with a maximum height of 13 feet, providing ample reach for various shooting scenarios and creative lighting arrangements.
LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABILITY - Weighing only 6 to 7 lbs, this aluminum boom stand is easy to transport and set up, making it ideal for both studio and on-location photography.
SECURE MOUNTING - Equipped with a 5/8" stud and 1/4-20" and 3/8" threaded tip, this stand offers secure mounting options for a wide range of lighting fixtures and accessories.
ADDED STABILITY - Includes a sandbag counterweight (empty) to enhance stability when using the boom extension, ensuring safe and reliable performance during your shoots.
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Specifications
Material
Durable aluminum
Load Capacity
13.1 to 14 lbs
Sections
3
Functionality
Converts to double extension boom
Maximum Height
13 feet
Weight
6 to 7 lbs
Mounting Options
5/8" stud, 1/4-20" threaded tip, 3/8" threaded tip
Included Accessory
Sandbag counterweight (empty)
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Crafted from durable aluminum, providing superior stability for valuable lighting equipment.
- Supports loads ranging from 13.1 to 14 lbs, accommodating a variety of lights and accessories.
- Seamlessly converts into a double extension boom, offering flexible positioning for diverse studio setups.
- Achieves an extended reach with a maximum height of 13 feet, ideal for versatile lighting angles.
- Weighs only 6 to 7 lbs, making it lightweight and highly portable for both studio and on-location shoots.
- Includes a sandbag counterweight (empty) to enhance stability when using the boom extension, ensuring safe operation.
- Equipped with a 5/8" stud and 1/4-20" and 3/8" threaded tip, offering secure mounting for a wide range of fixtures.
👎 Cons
- The sandbag counterweight is included but arrives empty, requiring the user to fill it for intended stability.
- The boom stand's maximum height of 13 feet might still be insufficient for extremely high overhead lighting requirements.
- While durable, the aluminum construction might be less robust against significant impacts compared to steel alternatives.
- The weight range for supporting loads is provided, but specific maximum horizontal reach at different loads is not detailed.
- No specific carrying case or bag is mentioned as included, which could be an additional purchase for portability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum load capacity this Manfrotto boom stand can support?
This Manfrotto boom stand is designed to support loads ranging from 13.1 to 14 lbs, ensuring stability for various lighting equipment.
Can this stand be used as a boom?
Yes, this 3-section stand features versatile functionality, allowing it to seamlessly convert into a double extension boom for flexible lighting setups.
What is the maximum height achievable with this stand?
The stand can reach a maximum height of 13 feet, providing ample elevation for optimal lighting angles in diverse shooting scenarios.
Is this boom stand portable for on-location work?
Weighing only 6 to 7 lbs, this aluminum boom stand is highly portable, making it suitable for both studio and on-location photography.
What mounting options does this stand offer for lighting fixtures?
It is equipped with a 5/8" stud and both 1/4-20" and 3/8" threaded tips, providing secure mounting options for a wide array of lighting fixtures and accessories.
Does the stand come with any additional stability accessories?
Yes, it includes a sandbag counterweight (empty) to provide added stability when the boom extension is in use.
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