Manfrotto 2983 Adjustable Background Holder Crossbar

Comments about Manfrotto 2983 Adjustable Background Holder Crossbar:

This seems like a great product because of the way it is made. I say seems like only because I have not had a chance to use it yet. It feels real sturdy. It has a great design and is well made. I bought it to replace a cross bar that I use in my photography business and the old cross bar I have is of a poor design and concept. This adjustable bar is a beautiful piece of equipment and is easy to use. It can fit any extension that I have which makes it extremely valuable. Thanks.

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I use the product to hold up a muslin background. It locks well and holds strong. The spinners use to tighten the ends to vertical poles are made wisely, so as to turn and fit into hanging loops on backdrops. The pole tightens and locks into any length from 44 inches to 108 inches. I would recommend it.

Comments about Manfrotto 2983 Adjustable Background Holder Crossbar:

lightweight but very strong, locks in place, very convenient and efficient

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It fits 9 foot paper very well...it is strong enough to hold a 36 foot roll without bending.

It is very easy to open and close when you are done with it.

It is very light weight and is easy to carry on location.

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The bar is lightweight but reasonably strong enough to hold a 9 ft. paper roll.
It closes to a comfortable length for travel. The locking units at the ends fit snuggly over 1/2" light stand tops. Set up by one person is quick and secure.

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The adjustability of this product is what sets it apart from similar ones. I often find myself using backgrounds that are non-standard sizes and the adjustability of the twist locks on this crossbar make it perfect for my needs.

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It does exactly what it has to; holds you background right where it should. It is light, durable and flexible. And more importantly, it doesn't cost you too much.

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love manfrotto this thing folds up small and adjusts to hold my 107inch seamless paper perfectly .when you twist the pole to lock it it becomes rigid and very solid the pole has hand bolts on each end to lock it to the light stands. it works great cant be beat for [$] its a no brainer

Comments about Manfrotto 2983 Adjustable Background Holder Crossbar:

Needed this as a second background pole.
Does the job
Solid

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I like the convenient extension mechanism - just like those in the trekking poles i use for hiking. I can extend it full length for group portraiture, or shrink it to the shortest length and lower the bar over a small table to set up product shots. I have only used this a few times, but it looks durable enough to last me for years.

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This one is light, fast and built to last.

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Love the fact that I can adjust it from a narrow backdrop to a wide one. I also like the way the ends will tighten down on the lightstands, making sure the bar is secure.

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The crossbar is solidly built and it's length can be adjusted by sliding out the pieces. Once it is set to the proper length, a twist will lock it in place.

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Works with paper or fabric. You need to use the #170 Spring loaded poles with it and the #171 Mini clamps. B&H sells these as a kit. Very handy.

Comments about Manfrotto 2983 Adjustable Background Holder Crossbar:

Does it's job. Holds my 9'ft rolls of seamless with zero problems. Also use it with smaller seamless sizes on a table for product photography. I own two often holding paper with one, and using the other with a super clamp to attach a gridded strobe or softbox overhead of subject (product, person, whatever). Collapses and expands smoothly and easily. Excellent build quality.

I've used cheaper crossbars that were not nearly as nice or well built.

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Good and sturdy. Adjusts easily for different widths.

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I like it very much, easy to use.

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The bar is light weight, easy to attach, easy to transport.

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Great for location or in my studio. I would buy again.

Comments about Manfrotto 2983 Adjustable Background Holder Crossbar:

It's a spigot, not much to write about, but it looks great, is sturdy, and doesn't tarnish easily.