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Manfrotto Boom Stand 420 (Black Anodized), 3-Section Stand Convertible to Double Extension Boom and Stand, with Sand Bag (#3397B)
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Purchase options and add-ons
- Manfrotto Boom Stand 420 - 013 Double-ended Spigot - 5/8 " Stud - 1/4-20 " and 3/8 " Threaded Tip - Sandbag Counterweight (Empty) - Manfrotto 2 Year Warranty (Additional 3 Years with Online Registration)
- Can be used as standard light stand or turned into a boom stand
- Extend the riser to its max and press a lever to get the boom
- Supplied with Sand Bag Counterweight for max stability
- Double braced leg base for extra stability and safety
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Product Dimensions | 4.72 x 4.33 x 46.46 inches |
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Item Weight | 8.3 pounds |
ASIN | B000LJBXEM |
Item model number | 420B |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #766 in Photographic Lighting Booms & Stands |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 17, 2003 |
Manufacturer | Manfrotto |
Country of Origin | Italy |
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Product Description
A boom stand is a great addition to any studio set up. The boom allows you to place a light directly over your subject matter for great separation and light control. An included sandbag gives a perfect counterbalance for safety and smooth movement. Perfect for a hair light or product photography, you will wonder what you ever did without one. 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.; 3 risers; 4 sections ; stand leg size: Ø22mm.; suggested wheels: 018; weight: 5.95 lbs.
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Customers like the quality, performance, value, and versatility of the light stand. For example, they mention it's well constructed, works excellently, and is worth the price. That said, some complain about missing pieces.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the light stand. They mention that it is well constructed, stable, and easy to use. The tensioning mechanisms have a really solid feel, and the stand is solidly built at the right price. The legs and primary bar have plenty of thickness and heft to them, and it has a great boom design. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Every time I go to set it up it takes seconds and is very sturdy. The product is holding up well...." Read more
"...The release and tensioning mechanisms have a really solid feel, and I love the friction bars top and bottom for moving and securing the legs into..." Read more
"...The 2 with all the pieces work great! They’re sturdy and fairly lightweight. I’m excited to have a versatile stand that doubles as a boom...." Read more
"...As far as quality it feels like a good quality stand but can’t really say since I couldn’t really use it." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the camera other accessories. They mention that the stand works wonderfully in every way advertised, and the counter-weight bag is high quality. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...for the unit itself, I've used it only a couple of times, but it works like a charm...." Read more
"...and for some back lighting depending on the situation, and it works excellently...." Read more
"...Completely unusable without these pieces.The 2 with all the pieces work great! They’re sturdy and fairly lightweight...." Read more
"...Works well but you'll need that sandbag with shot in in if you have anything very heavy on the boom...." Read more
Customers like the value of the boom stand. They say it is definitely worth the price and worth getting.
"...The price dropped between orders, so I’d say they’re worth the price...." Read more
"...All in all, a great stand for the money.If you have hot lights that weigh much, or need 10' then it's Matthews time." Read more
"...Now that I have used the stand a few times I think it is overpriced version of a basic boom light stand that you can get for a 1/3 of the price new..." Read more
"Like others who have commented, I think the stand is a really good stand for the price...." Read more
Customers find the light stand versatile. They say it's great for a fixed studio or for lighting in the field. Some mention that it'll be a nice addition to the studio. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's versatility.
"...This makes it great for a fixed studio or for lighting in the field. Great item by a solid accessory company." Read more
"The most versatile light stand there is (besides its steel big brother Avenger). If the boom is left vertical, it's a sturdy 12'-9" light stand...." Read more
"...Up a mountain and in the beach. It's great in the studio, too. Ha! This stand is a staple for any photographer." Read more
"...It's very versatile. It's also very big. I use a C-stand case to carry these around because they're still very long when collapsed." Read more
Customers find the camera other accessories easy to use. They mention it's stable, and takes seconds to set up. Customers also appreciate the build quality, saying no shortcuts were taken.
"...Every time I go to set it up it takes seconds and is very sturdy. The product is holding up well...." Read more
"...I also use these as a mic booms and it's easier and faster to set up than using a c-stand and audio boom arm...." Read more
"...The build quality is awesome. No shortcuts were taken, although some people have complained about the lack of air cushion, but I'm not a fan of that..." Read more
"Sets up in seconds and very well built. I couldn't imagine a shoot without it. I considering buying another just to have around." Read more
Customers find the weight of the boom stand to be fairly lightweight, portable, and compact. They also say it's sturdy and a great compact boom stand.
"...The 2 with all the pieces work great! They’re sturdy and fairly lightweight. I’m excited to have a versatile stand that doubles as a boom...." Read more
"...Aside from the weight of the bag, this item is also highly portable and wont take up much more room than a sturdy tripod in you lighting bag...." Read more
"...with the boom 'hiding' in the risers until needed makes it a great compact boom stand...." Read more
"...It's has the Manfrotto quality I come to expect and it was very portable. The sand bag is the perfect size for controlling the boom arm...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the missing parts in the camera other accessories. They mention that it arrived incomplete and without some key pieces. Some customers also report that the product was not packed properly and arrived broken.
"...I received the product on time, but it was missing some key pieces and looked like a used unit...." Read more
"...A few were missing the sandbag and top stud. Completely unusable without these pieces.The 2 with all the pieces work great!..." Read more
"...Sandbag included is quite handy and well constructed as well as the rest of unit...." Read more
"...The first one I ordered was missing several parts. Now comes what is great about Amazon...." Read more
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First, hats off to Amazon for their customer service. I received the product on time, but it was missing some key pieces and looked like a used unit. I asked for a replacement and I promptly sent back the unit in question. Two days later the replacement arrived (nice!), in great shape and with all of the pieces. (I also then realized that the first unit was missing Manfrotto documentation, something that the second unit did have).
As for the unit itself, I've used it only a couple of times, but it works like a charm. It's exactly what I wanted to complete my three-point lighting system (a relatively cheap system that I pieced together).
The one negative is the counterweight bag. I don't like the way it's constructed/arranged. It seems odd to have a hook that hangs the bag vertical, but then have horizontal oriented pockets on the bag. It's not a big deal, just something I noticed. I'll likely get some small weights and stuff them in there.
Overall, another great Manfrotto product.
I would highly recommend this for light duty use, but I'm not sure it would hold up to heavy mono-lights in a studio. I would definitely look elsewhere for any heavier lighting combos. I imagine this boom will last me for many years to come from it's build quality though! I did opt for iron weights instead of sand for various reasons including wear. If you're into portability there are some great water bladder weight options as well!
note: I noticed some reviewers mentioned the adjustment handle was missing from the boom, mine did arrive with this item just fine, and everything was in the package needed for setup.
All 3 of the 4 were missing the main lever. A few were missing the sandbag and top stud. Completely unusable without these pieces.
The 2 with all the pieces work great! They’re sturdy and fairly lightweight. I’m excited to have a versatile stand that doubles as a boom. The price dropped between orders, so I’d say they’re worth the price. But seriously order it somewhere else if you want a guarantee of getting a whole product.
I'd make sure to put the sand or other filler you might use in the sandbag counter-weight into ziplock bags before I put them in the provided item but that is about the only additional thing you will need to get lights up and running above your subject. Aside from the weight of the bag, this item is also highly portable and wont take up much more room than a sturdy tripod in you lighting bag. This makes it great for a fixed studio or for lighting in the field. Great item by a solid accessory company.
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Come da titolo, credo sia davvero un prodotto ECCELLENTE. Un compromesso perfetto tra solidità e leggerezza/trasportabilità.
Se serve reggere pesantissime torce da studio conviene acquistare degli appositi stativi, e questo è assodato, ma per un utilizzo con flash a slitta (anche multipli), torce "a batteria" (vedi i vari Godox AD600, Profoto B1 ecc..) e relativi modificatori (softbox, ombrelli ecc..) credo sia appunto il miglior compromesso possibile tra solidità e leggerezza. D'altronde in un set all'aperto doversi portare dietro uno di quei dinosauri da studio credo sia piuttosto scomodo.
E' inoltre molto versatile nelle varie configurazioni, sia come stativo classico che come giraffa, e consente di poter posizionare il flash in qualunque posizione serva in pochi minuti e con poche ed agevoli operazioni.
La capacità di carico di 9kg è riferita alla configurazione standard, ossia con l'asta in verticale. Con l'asta a giraffa invece Manfrotto dichiara (sul libretto) 2kg di carico massimo alla max estensione. Massima estensione che credo non utilizzerà mai nessuno con un monotorcia da più di 2kg (il braccio orizzontale esteso al massimo è davvero mooolto molto lungo). Al massimo io lo farei con un flash a slitta (il contrappeso aiuta... anzi, è assolutamente necessario).
In sostanza: penso regga davvero bene! Ottimo acquisto!
Unica NOTA NEGATIVA: l'imballo!! Non negativo... pessimo!! Anzi: inesistente!!
Lo stativo è arrivato nel suo scatolo di cartone marchiato Manfrotto, senza un briciolo di protezione/imballo esterno, e per di più APERTO. Il coperchio era appunto aperto, senza la minima presenza di alcun sigillo, con libretti accartocciati e buttati lì "a vista". E questa non è colpa del corriere che l'ha consegnato che, anzi, è stato estremamente corretto non sottraendo nulla alla confezione non sigillata (se avessi avuto io per le mani qualcosa con su scritto Manfrotto non so se sarei stato altrettanto "virtuoso" eh...).
Tutto questo è inaccettabile con qualunque ordine di qualsiasi importo, ma infinitamente più irritante con un acquisto da 160€. Venduto e spedito da Amazon oltretutto.
Boh, che dire... spero non ricapiti più una cosa simile, altrimenti converrà acquistare tramite altri canali più economici!
Morale: 5 stelle al prodotto, zero all'imballo!