Manfrotto 003 Backlight Stand, Black - Base with Spigot
This is a Manfrotto Backlight Stand. Mount a lighting fixture close to the floor or table with this steel stand base. This is a base and double-ended spigot only.
To order this item with the extension pole, click here.
This item replaces old catalog #3095.
- Quick Set Up
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- Sets up easily in a matter of seconds
- Folds flat
- Very Stable
- Engineered to be stable under recommended loads
| Minimum Height | 3.5" (8.9cm) |
| Maximum Height | 3.5" (8.9cm) |
| Closed Length | 12" (30.5cm) |
| Footprint Diameter | 23.6" (59.9cm) |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (1kg) |
| Maximum Load | 33 lbs (15kg) |
| Attachment Size | 5/8" (1.6cm) stud with 1/4-20" and 3/8" threaded tips |
| Accepts Wheels | No |
| Air Cushioned | No |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 13 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Reliable (10)
- Lightweight (9)
- Durable (7)
- Easy to setup (6)
- Easy to use (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits (10)
- Studio (6)
- Strobe lighting (5)
- Artificial lighting (4)
- Photography (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (4), Professional (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 13 customers
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Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 003 Backlight Stand, Black - Base with Spigot:
Well-made and sturdy. I'm hoping to utilize this as a fill flash holder for when I shoot teams in the bright AZ sun! Should be perfect for getting the light low enough to put some light under baseball hats. It's exactly what I've been looking for! [...]Good purchase so far at leat!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Manfrotto 003 Backlight Stand, Black - Base with Spigot:
Cheap, sturdy, compact when folded. Use it constantly. Just ordered two more.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 003 Backlight Stand, Black - Base with Spigot:
It is in my gadget all the time.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 003 Backlight Stand, Black - Base with Spigot:
I use this with the two below items to make a portable, compact, covert travel tripod. You can take it into places the conventional tripod isn't allowed. Also small enough to fit in a small camera bag to setup a tripod for low level shooting. Many applications that you can use this on.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 003 Backlight Stand, Black - Base with Spigot:
I use these to hold SB900's which fill in the shadows of portraits shot against green screen backdrops. They are very portable, well made and extremely convenient.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Manfrotto 003 Backlight Stand, Black - Base with Spigot:
Very solid and extremely simple construction. There is not much that can go wrong with this stand, and it folds up easily for transport/storage. It goes well with my Manfrotto compact light stand and easily fits in Pelican 1510 & 1610 cases. It's a little heavier than I expected, since the legs are solid metal, but it's not "heavy."
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Manfrotto 003 Backlight Stand, Black - Base with Spigot:
A nice stand for Manfrotto Magic Arm for light weight usage like a strobe or lighter camera.
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Design
Best Uses
- Studio
Comments about Manfrotto 003 Backlight Stand, Black - Base with Spigot:
I use this for background lighting or other uses where lowest possible fixture placement is needed. Folds and stores easily, though perhaps too easily. In my experience the tripod legs can fold together at unwanted times. I sometimes resort to cable ties to keep them unfolded, which I find a bit kludgey. I would recommend it with these caveats.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Manfrotto 003 Backlight Stand, Black - Base with Spigot:
This is a very quick, easy, inexpensive tool to keep in the lighting kit. Great for hiding a light behind a seated interviewee.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Bit short
Best Uses
- Home
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Manfrotto 003 Backlight Stand, Black - Base with Spigot:
Great little backlight stand. Portable, easy to setup, stable and super affordable.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Manfrotto 003 Backlight Stand, Black - Base with Spigot:
Used to hide the background illunination light. I get the effect without the stand infringing on the composition. Works well!
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Manfrotto 003 Backlight Stand, Black - Base with Spigot:
Perfect because I like to be able to Photoshop the light head and stand out and with such low profile legs it easily disappears with on stroke. Folds up nicely. probably gonna get the extension pole just because sometimes i like to have the background light up higher.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Backlight stand
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Manfrotto 003 Backlight Stand, Black - Base with Spigot:
We use this for backlights so that there are no shadows on the background.
This product is seldom listed and hard to find, unless you know exactly what you are looking for.
It costs a mere pittance!
- Recommended:
- Had to buy a 1/2"aluminum rod and cut it to 6" length, Rod needed for proper height of backlight
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What's in the Box
- 013 Double Ended Spigot
- One Year Manufacturer's Warranty
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