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Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black
The Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only is made of black anodized aluminum, and is a boom arm only, with no swivel mount or counterweight. Provided with 5/8" stud with 1/4-20 and 3/8" threaded tips.
- Comes with a 5/8" standard stud 1/4-20 tip on one end and 3/8" on the other.
| Length | 41" (104cm) |
| Weight | .8 lbs (.34 kg) |
| Load Capacity | 2 lbs (0.9 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (4)
- Reliable (4)
- Lightweight (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Strobe lighting (4)
- Artificial lighting (3)
- Photography (3)
- Portraits (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (5), Semi-pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 9 customers
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Displaying reviews 1-9
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black:
It's light durable for holding Lastolite reflectors , speedlites, include softboxes
Superb Quality and value
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black:
Lightweight, Well Built,Good Price
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black:
I use this for both lighting support and mic support. I've only mounted smaller LED light panels and shotgun mics on this boom, but it works great.
I use the additional 3 pound weight for counterbalancing and they make a great little system.
It has thread adapters at both ends, which is nice.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
Comments about Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black:
Simple cost effective way to get the light where I needed it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black:
This is a very sturdy boom. Each end is different which can be used for different size equipment.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black:
It's okay - not as rigid as other boom arms but this one doesn't cost much - it's just a little extra reach.
Pros
- Lightweight
- No nonsense
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black:
This is a great boom arm for using with strobist-style lighting. It's about 1 meter long, strong, but lightweight. With a lightstand and the right brackets it gives you a lot of flexibility getting your flash where you want it. More solid than the illustration might suggest.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black:
There is no secret. It's just a boom arm with studs. It's a reasonably high quality product. Useful with grip handles.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black:
solid rod, can hold my profotos easily, but you would need a counter weight or sand bag. i own 2 and i like them a lot. nice black finish!
Displaying reviews 1-9
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (4)
- Reliable (4)
- Lightweight (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Strobe lighting (4)
- Artificial lighting (3)
- Photography (3)
- Portraits (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (5), Semi-pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 9 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-9
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black:
It's light durable for holding Lastolite reflectors , speedlites, include softboxes
Superb Quality and value
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black:
Lightweight, Well Built,Good Price
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black:
I use this for both lighting support and mic support. I've only mounted smaller LED light panels and shotgun mics on this boom, but it works great.
I use the additional 3 pound weight for counterbalancing and they make a great little system.
It has thread adapters at both ends, which is nice.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
Comments about Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black:
Simple cost effective way to get the light where I needed it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black:
This is a very sturdy boom. Each end is different which can be used for different size equipment.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black:
It's okay - not as rigid as other boom arms but this one doesn't cost much - it's just a little extra reach.
Pros
- Lightweight
- No nonsense
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black:
This is a great boom arm for using with strobist-style lighting. It's about 1 meter long, strong, but lightweight. With a lightstand and the right brackets it gives you a lot of flexibility getting your flash where you want it. More solid than the illustration might suggest.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black:
There is no secret. It's just a boom arm with studs. It's a reasonably high quality product. Useful with grip handles.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black:
solid rod, can hold my profotos easily, but you would need a counter weight or sand bag. i own 2 and i like them a lot. nice black finish!
Displaying reviews 1-9
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