Photoflex First Studio Backdrop Pole
The Photoflex First Studio Backdrop Pole is stable and secure. It's easy to extend and retract which makes it very easy for assistants to use. The BackDrop Pole extends to 12'6" (3.8 m) and collapses to 4'7" (1.4 m). Easy twist non-locking mechanisms assure it stays up while the telescoping sections extend and retract with no trouble at all.
- Single-unit with non-locking telescoping sections
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (12)
- Lightweight (9)
- Durable (8)
- Reliable (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits (10)
- Studio (9)
- Everyday (4)
- Travel (4)
- Home (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (6), Semi-professional (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)
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Reviewed by 14 customers
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Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Backdrop Pole:
With the name "First Studio" I was expecting a little less than what this is. Fully adjustable, strong, easy to use. The sections do not lock like the Manfrotto but they really do not have to. A great find.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Backdrop Pole:
I needed another pole for a stationary area, this worked great.
Very good quality.
Like the telescopic part of the pole.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Backdrop Pole:
Combined with a couple of light stands, the photoflex backdrop pole fills the exact need for setting up a backdrop environment in a client's home, for example. Construction is excellent and even when extended the full width provides more than adequate strength to support your muslin or other fabric backdrops. I've not tried rolled paper yet, but I don't see a reason why that would not work either. I picked up standard clamps from [...] (Huge kit of multiple size for under $7 - can't beat it, and you can never have enough clamps. :-) I would highly recommend the Photoflex pole. Great value for the dollar.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Backdrop Pole:
This just works well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Backdrop Pole:
[...]I like the fact that this product comes in black instead of the regular aluminum color. This will prevent possible reflections. The tightening bolts on top are bit unnecessary, since the weight of most backgrounds prevents slippage. I had bolts like this on other equipment that become broken after many trips to and from the job.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
- Too long for easy packing
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Backdrop Pole:
This pole is fantastic. I just wish the nuts on the ends were not so large so you didn't have to take one off in order to thread the pole through the seamless. Other than that the smoothness in which it extends is easy. It goes up to 12ft and it packs down small, but it could be a bit smaller since it won't fit in any cases of mine, but I managed to get creative with the seamless tube and I just gaff table it to the seamless tube. That seems to work for me.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Well Designed
Cons
Best Uses
- Location Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Backdrop Pole:
This product has a number of good things going for it. The auto-extension design means you don't have to break down several sections. The end caps fit over any standard light stand without extra accessories (like pins). It collapses to a portable size and the detentes make telescoping down very easy. It's also large enough to accommodate all but the largest backdrops. Wish I'd bought this one first!
Very useful to hang muslin and other backdrops that have a slip-pocket, and seamless backdrops as well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Just a little bowing
- Not Durable
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Backdrop Pole:
I bought this pole for ease when setting up a backdrop during location shoots. Because it telescopes, it only takes a few seconds to set it up.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Backdrop Pole:
Bought this to go along with 2 manfrotto stands. It worked great. Hung a 10' muslin without any problems.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Backdrop Pole:
There is not much to say. It's a pole that goes between two stands. And it works as expected. Defiantly plenty strong. It fits the stud on top of light stands perfectly.
My only bad point is I have to totally remove the set screw on one end to put on my background. The set screw should be off the end not on the side.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Studio
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Backdrop Pole:
Wish it folded up shorter for better air travel but over all good value.
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Backdrop Pole:
When you have a bunch of stands and need a backdrop, why buy a backdrop kit when you can just buy the pole. At 12'6" this is the widest I could find on BH.
This is a good telescoping pole. Photoflex is first rate equipment.
Pros
- Durable
- Good Value
- High Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Backdrop Pole:
Great portable backdrop pole. Light enough but strong enough to do the job. With two stands and a backdrop, you have a set.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Portable
- Quick Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
Comments about Photoflex First Studio Backdrop Pole:
I use this product both at home and on the road whenever I need shots that require a backdrop.
This unit is compact when collapsed for easy travel and has nice build quality.
It is very versatile as you can use it with any pair of lightstands.
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