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Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m)
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- B&H # MA420NSB
- Mfr# 420NSB
Extend the second riser of this Manfrotto 420NSB Combi-Boom Stand to its maximum, press a lever, and you have a stand with a two section boom arm. When used as a boom stand, this black aluminum stand's maximum load is 11 lbs (5 kg), strong enough for a small light fixture with a small softbox or umbrella. At minimum extension as a stand, its weight capacity is 19.8 lbs (9 kg).
Bogen's old catalog number was 3389B.
- Includes reversible short stud
- Sets up easily in a matter of seconds
- Column extension locking collars made from pressure die cast aluminum
- Boom telescopes from 44 to 84 inches
- Double leg bracing provides extra stability giving the stand more strength.
| Minimum Height | 51.5" (1.3 m) |
| Maximum Height | 12.8' (4 m) |
| Closed Length | 44.5" (1.13 m) |
| Footprint Diameter | 43" (1.3 m) |
| Weight | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Maximum Load |
Stand: 19.84 lbs (9 kg) At maximum extension: 1.98 lbs (0.9 kg) w/o optional counterweight |
| Attachment Size | 5/8" male stud |
| Accepts Wheels | Yes- (018) |
| Air Cushioned | No |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 46 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (25)
- Durable (23)
- Reliable (17)
- Easy to setup (8)
- Long-lasting (8)
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits (26)
- Photography (12)
- Artificial lighting (11)
- General purpose (11)
- Indoors (9)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (15), Pro photographer (12), Professional (4), Photo enthusiast (3), Semi-professional (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (26)
Most Liked Positive Review
Solid, well made.
After one of my trusty standard 13' light poles broke, I decided to get a combi stand and originally ordered the Impact model as it had great features and was very inexpensive. Unfortunately that...Read complete review
After one of my trusty standard 13' light poles broke, I decided to get a combi stand and originally ordered the Impact model as it had great features and was very inexpensive. Unfortunately that item was cheaply built and two of them broke so I decided to get the Manfrotto instead. This unit is much more solidly constructed - the connectors seem to be metal on metal rather than the metal on plastic of the Impact. The unit can be raised vertically like a normal stand, except that one of the handles is a little different. When you want to use it as a boom, you raise the section with the special arm all the way up and release a safety catch (a nice feature) to allow two sections to now rotate about the vertical. At the bottom of the boom section is a hole for a counterweight. This particular model does not come with a counterweight, which is what I wanted as I had my own waterbag to use, but they do make another model with a counterweight. Perhaps the most complex issue for me was finding a connector to link the waterbag with the stand - I used a small carribiner I had around and it works well.
I primarily intend to use this with speedlights and Alien Bee monolights. In my initial use with an Alien Bee head and 60" umbrella, everything held together at full extension, but the poles bent a little so this is probably a bit more weight than is ideal, so I will likely not extend the boom quite as far. Should be fine at full extension for the speedlites though.
At the tip of the boom the stud can be attached in two position - in line with the boom arm, or rotated at 90 degrees.
One nit - the Impact stands came with very useful adjustable clamps to hold reflectors, etc. The Manfrotto does not - if you want to put reflectors on the boom you will need to supply your own attachments.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
great product, but specifications wrong
Great boom, definitely durable and solid.
I needed a boom arm to support 3 - 5 kg (monobloc + beauty dish) at its maximum extension by reading the specifications on this...Read complete review
Great boom, definitely durable and solid.
I needed a boom arm to support 3 - 5 kg (monobloc + beauty dish) at its maximum extension by reading the specifications on this website I thought this boom stand would be great.
However it didn't feel very stable when I set up. I looked in the manual and it states that the load at max extension boom length is only 2kg (not 5kg as suggested).
So please take note of the specifications.
It is very heavy and not worth it for me to return as I am an overseas buyer.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 46 customers
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Pros
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
Useful with the Wescott Apollo 28" soft-box. Make sure you have a counterweight with a small hook or whatnot.
Yellow warning is a bit... much. Planning to cover it up.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
Cons
- Long When Folded Up
Best Uses
- Custom Lighting
- Indoors
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
Tried a few no name booms before I bought this one and got junk. This is a super sturdy well balanced stand. its a little long when all folded up but that my only minor complaint. The joint is a really nice feature and can be easily used as a vertical stand as well. Money well spent! A strong, high quality piece of equipment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Great price
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
If you need a boom/light stand combo this is the one to get. Can be easily used a light stand. If you need to use it as boom, the extension comes out from the middle of the stand and converts to a boom in a matter of seconds. This saves so much space and weight from C Stand. *You must use a sandbag to weig down the stand and a counterbalance for the boom
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dual Usage
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
- Portable And Quick Setup
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- High Strobe Usage W Boom
- Location photography
- Outdoors
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I travel a lot for shoots both local and out of state so packing C Stand/boom combos isn't really ideal due to space and weight. These Manfrotto stand/boom combos are the perfect solution. I can easily mount my Profoto heads + beauty dish and get more than enough reach. However, you do have to have some sort of counterweight on the other end of the boom to balance your head. For my back lights, I simply just use the stand with the boom stored as a regular light stand.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
Beefier than I expected. This version does not come with a sandbag so you will need to find your own weights to hang. The boom arm reaches quite far so at full extension I highly recommend getting a few sandbag so the stand doesn't tip over.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Easy to assemble
- easy to carry
Cons
Best Uses
- No bag included w order
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I use this product to hold my soft box with a sandbag as a counterweight. It is sturdy and has a great length however, it is not meant for anything too heavyweight.
Pros
- Durable
- Flexible in useage
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
- Ridged
Cons
Best Uses
- Any time you need a boom
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I use this light stand for doing photography on my work. I am a model maker and light is crucial for my photos. This stand is light weight, rigid and very flexible in that it can be infinitely adjusted. Why did I wait so long to get it?!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I bought this to use with a Lastolite EzyBox (76x76 cm). I particularly wanted to use it in boom configuration to suspend the soft box over my table for product photography.
This is a really nice combo boom/vertical stand. It's sturdy, and with the proper amount of counterweighting in boom mode, very stable.
At full extension in vertical configuration, it's a bit wobbly if you have a bit of weight on the top. I'd recommend placing a sandbag or two on it, even indoors.
Not really cons, but this stand is pretty heavy to carry. And the minimum height is fairly tall. Remember that the purpose of it is to a get light or mike up there and over that, so that's understandable.
The hole in the bottom for hanging the counterweight could stand to be little larger in diameter. Right now, I'm using a cheap "not for climbing" carabiner as my counterweight hook, and it binds a little. I might have to find a smaller carabiner.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Special Events
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
Great for portraiture and overhead lighting situations. Very versitle for al types of lighting and keeping the light source out of the frame.
Make sure to have some sort of counter weight.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
If I could only one stand with me on a shoot... this is it.
Strong, tall sturdy stand that quickly becomes a boom. Great design. Highly recommended.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Versatile
- Well built quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Lighting suspension
- Unmanned audio boom
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I'm a one-man shooter with a strong dislike for lav mikes, so I wanted a good option for a boom mic without having to bring along an extra set of hands. This is perfect for that. Great extension, stout base, the only issue I found upon initial setup was imbalance on longer extensions, but a counterweight fixes that. The counterweight I bought didn't fit the back portion of the boom pole, but it does fit onto the back base leg, which works just as well - if not better. I'll mainly use this as an audio boom, but the fact that it can be used in many more capacities is just icing on the cake.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Lighting for Video
- Microphone Stand
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
Sturdy, well-built stand [*]. I especially like how the boom arm folds down into the vertical part of the stand to make it very compact for storage and transporation. I also used it as a microphone stand was able securely position a condenser mic at about 8 feet vertical over the subject.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
This is light, easy to transport since it folds up into itself and is great as a single backdrop stand to hold blankets for newborn sessions. I would definitely recommend this stand for that purpose!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I use this product to place a back light behind talent so the arm is not seen. I got tired of rigging up crazy (dangerous) setups from ceilings with makeshift equipment so, I bought this.
It's nice to get multiple functions from something when you spend money on it. This is a lightstand by day, a boom by night. Awesome.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I have never seen such a fantastic idea in a quick setup one piece lighting stand. [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I bought this boom to use as a fabric stand for newborn sessions. it took me a while to assemble it but it was definitely worth the effort. It worked really well for what I needed to accomplish with it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I use this product in my studio. It has a good price and is very sturdy. Use most of time to hold a hair light, but can use as a normal tripod too. And it is very easy to set up.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Quality construction
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I use this with my Nikon SB600 for hair light. I actually had to read the directions in order to extend the boom arm, but it works like a charm and you can use this both as a regular vertical light stand or with the boom extended (the boom hides within the center post until you decide to extend it to use as a boom arm). Make sure you order a sand bag with this.
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Could be a pinch sturdier
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Microphones
- Photography
- Portraits
- Speedlights
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
Great quality stand/boom combo. Much better build than most in this size and category. Perfect for small lights and Mic's. Not too big, not too small. For the size, I wish it was a little sturdier at full extension. Most issues with sturdiness and load are easily remedied by using sand bags or counter weight. Very functional design.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
It's perfect for one flash head. You can easily add a counterweight. Great price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 46 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (25)
- Durable (23)
- Reliable (17)
- Easy to setup (8)
- Long-lasting (8)
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits (26)
- Photography (12)
- Artificial lighting (11)
- General purpose (11)
- Indoors (9)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (15), Pro photographer (12), Professional (4), Photo enthusiast (3), Semi-professional (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (26)
Most Liked Positive Review
Solid, well made.
After one of my trusty standard 13' light poles broke, I decided to get a combi stand and originally ordered the Impact model as it had great features and was very inexpensive. Unfortunately that...Read complete review
After one of my trusty standard 13' light poles broke, I decided to get a combi stand and originally ordered the Impact model as it had great features and was very inexpensive. Unfortunately that item was cheaply built and two of them broke so I decided to get the Manfrotto instead. This unit is much more solidly constructed - the connectors seem to be metal on metal rather than the metal on plastic of the Impact. The unit can be raised vertically like a normal stand, except that one of the handles is a little different. When you want to use it as a boom, you raise the section with the special arm all the way up and release a safety catch (a nice feature) to allow two sections to now rotate about the vertical. At the bottom of the boom section is a hole for a counterweight. This particular model does not come with a counterweight, which is what I wanted as I had my own waterbag to use, but they do make another model with a counterweight. Perhaps the most complex issue for me was finding a connector to link the waterbag with the stand - I used a small carribiner I had around and it works well.
I primarily intend to use this with speedlights and Alien Bee monolights. In my initial use with an Alien Bee head and 60" umbrella, everything held together at full extension, but the poles bent a little so this is probably a bit more weight than is ideal, so I will likely not extend the boom quite as far. Should be fine at full extension for the speedlites though.
At the tip of the boom the stud can be attached in two position - in line with the boom arm, or rotated at 90 degrees.
One nit - the Impact stands came with very useful adjustable clamps to hold reflectors, etc. The Manfrotto does not - if you want to put reflectors on the boom you will need to supply your own attachments.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
great product, but specifications wrong
Great boom, definitely durable and solid.
I needed a boom arm to support 3 - 5 kg (monobloc + beauty dish) at its maximum extension by reading the specifications on this...Read complete review
Great boom, definitely durable and solid.
I needed a boom arm to support 3 - 5 kg (monobloc + beauty dish) at its maximum extension by reading the specifications on this website I thought this boom stand would be great.
However it didn't feel very stable when I set up. I looked in the manual and it states that the load at max extension boom length is only 2kg (not 5kg as suggested).
So please take note of the specifications.
It is very heavy and not worth it for me to return as I am an overseas buyer.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 46 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Pros
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
Useful with the Wescott Apollo 28" soft-box. Make sure you have a counterweight with a small hook or whatnot.
Yellow warning is a bit... much. Planning to cover it up.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
Cons
- Long When Folded Up
Best Uses
- Custom Lighting
- Indoors
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
Tried a few no name booms before I bought this one and got junk. This is a super sturdy well balanced stand. its a little long when all folded up but that my only minor complaint. The joint is a really nice feature and can be easily used as a vertical stand as well. Money well spent! A strong, high quality piece of equipment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Great price
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
If you need a boom/light stand combo this is the one to get. Can be easily used a light stand. If you need to use it as boom, the extension comes out from the middle of the stand and converts to a boom in a matter of seconds. This saves so much space and weight from C Stand. *You must use a sandbag to weig down the stand and a counterbalance for the boom
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dual Usage
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
- Portable And Quick Setup
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- High Strobe Usage W Boom
- Location photography
- Outdoors
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I travel a lot for shoots both local and out of state so packing C Stand/boom combos isn't really ideal due to space and weight. These Manfrotto stand/boom combos are the perfect solution. I can easily mount my Profoto heads + beauty dish and get more than enough reach. However, you do have to have some sort of counterweight on the other end of the boom to balance your head. For my back lights, I simply just use the stand with the boom stored as a regular light stand.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
Beefier than I expected. This version does not come with a sandbag so you will need to find your own weights to hang. The boom arm reaches quite far so at full extension I highly recommend getting a few sandbag so the stand doesn't tip over.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Easy to assemble
- easy to carry
Cons
Best Uses
- No bag included w order
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I use this product to hold my soft box with a sandbag as a counterweight. It is sturdy and has a great length however, it is not meant for anything too heavyweight.
Pros
- Durable
- Flexible in useage
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
- Ridged
Cons
Best Uses
- Any time you need a boom
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I use this light stand for doing photography on my work. I am a model maker and light is crucial for my photos. This stand is light weight, rigid and very flexible in that it can be infinitely adjusted. Why did I wait so long to get it?!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I bought this to use with a Lastolite EzyBox (76x76 cm). I particularly wanted to use it in boom configuration to suspend the soft box over my table for product photography.
This is a really nice combo boom/vertical stand. It's sturdy, and with the proper amount of counterweighting in boom mode, very stable.
At full extension in vertical configuration, it's a bit wobbly if you have a bit of weight on the top. I'd recommend placing a sandbag or two on it, even indoors.
Not really cons, but this stand is pretty heavy to carry. And the minimum height is fairly tall. Remember that the purpose of it is to a get light or mike up there and over that, so that's understandable.
The hole in the bottom for hanging the counterweight could stand to be little larger in diameter. Right now, I'm using a cheap "not for climbing" carabiner as my counterweight hook, and it binds a little. I might have to find a smaller carabiner.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Special Events
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
Great for portraiture and overhead lighting situations. Very versitle for al types of lighting and keeping the light source out of the frame.
Make sure to have some sort of counter weight.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
If I could only one stand with me on a shoot... this is it.
Strong, tall sturdy stand that quickly becomes a boom. Great design. Highly recommended.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Versatile
- Well built quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Lighting suspension
- Unmanned audio boom
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I'm a one-man shooter with a strong dislike for lav mikes, so I wanted a good option for a boom mic without having to bring along an extra set of hands. This is perfect for that. Great extension, stout base, the only issue I found upon initial setup was imbalance on longer extensions, but a counterweight fixes that. The counterweight I bought didn't fit the back portion of the boom pole, but it does fit onto the back base leg, which works just as well - if not better. I'll mainly use this as an audio boom, but the fact that it can be used in many more capacities is just icing on the cake.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Lighting for Video
- Microphone Stand
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
Sturdy, well-built stand [*]. I especially like how the boom arm folds down into the vertical part of the stand to make it very compact for storage and transporation. I also used it as a microphone stand was able securely position a condenser mic at about 8 feet vertical over the subject.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
This is light, easy to transport since it folds up into itself and is great as a single backdrop stand to hold blankets for newborn sessions. I would definitely recommend this stand for that purpose!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I use this product to place a back light behind talent so the arm is not seen. I got tired of rigging up crazy (dangerous) setups from ceilings with makeshift equipment so, I bought this.
It's nice to get multiple functions from something when you spend money on it. This is a lightstand by day, a boom by night. Awesome.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I have never seen such a fantastic idea in a quick setup one piece lighting stand. [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I bought this boom to use as a fabric stand for newborn sessions. it took me a while to assemble it but it was definitely worth the effort. It worked really well for what I needed to accomplish with it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I use this product in my studio. It has a good price and is very sturdy. Use most of time to hold a hair light, but can use as a normal tripod too. And it is very easy to set up.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Quality construction
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
I use this with my Nikon SB600 for hair light. I actually had to read the directions in order to extend the boom arm, but it works like a charm and you can use this both as a regular vertical light stand or with the boom extended (the boom hides within the center post until you decide to extend it to use as a boom arm). Make sure you order a sand bag with this.
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Could be a pinch sturdier
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Microphones
- Photography
- Portraits
- Speedlights
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
Great quality stand/boom combo. Much better build than most in this size and category. Perfect for small lights and Mic's. Not too big, not too small. For the size, I wish it was a little sturdier at full extension. Most issues with sturdiness and load are easily remedied by using sand bags or counter weight. Very functional design.
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Pros
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Manfrotto 420NSB Convertible Boom Stand - 12.8' (4m):
It's perfect for one flash head. You can easily add a counterweight. Great price.
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