Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m)

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

Best investment I've made in lighting equipment. I like the "stacking" feature a lot and the portability. It's durable and reliable like all Manfrotto products are.
I'm very happy (again) with this investment.

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

Built well, sturdy and perfect height for any occasion. By far one of the best investments to date

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

It would be perfect if one part was not broken...

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

Right out of the box you know you have a quality product. The three stands are well built and fit together very nicely. The reason I said "seemingly dependable" in the headline, is because I've only had them for a few days, but have put them up and used a boom on one of them w/ a 24"x36" softbox and it is stable. The "dependable" part stems from what appears to be very good tightening mechanisms as opposed to some cheaper ones I've seen. Time will tell of their dependability. The only disappointment is that Manfrotto has an "optional" strap for carrying them and it would have been nice to have that included as well as a carrying case. I feel confident that I have a very good product at a reasonable price.

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

the 12' is overkill. you dont realize how tall 12' is till you get it. 9' is plenty, even for large reception halls with 20' ceilings.
Get the manfrotto bag too.

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

These are very sturdy stands for their weight. Not sure I needed the height, but its nice to have. The way they clamp together is very ingenious. I am using them for monolights, which adds more weight than just a plain head.

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

Great stand even if cost more.

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

I was in the market for new stands to hold some speedlites at receptions. I've seen these in action before and was determined to get them. Finally, I did. They are definitely worth the money. The air cushion system is alot better than others and the stacking system is a plus! The stands are also heavy duty, IMO. To top it off, B&H had the best prices. No one I went to carried the 3pack. and some places locally wanted $115.00 a stand.

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

Best stands I have ever used. Manfrotto makes quality products well worth the extra cash.

Carry one, and you carry all. Compact compared to other stands without the QSS solution.

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

As usual, well built products from Manfrotto.
The stands will clip together to form a 'bundle'. You can continue to clip more of them together if you desire.
One of mine had a small chip on one of the latches. It still snaps together OK, but may finish breaking off in time. If it does, I'll just put that one on the outside of the stack so it's the last one to get clipped together and then it's snap would not be used.
Wish they were offered in packs of two or four.

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

Love the way they lock together. Makes it a lot easier to transport.

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

I have used these for about 2 months, mostly for small studio work. But I was glad I got the 12' stands rather than the 9' the first time I tried to do some architectural photography, and found the additional three feet very useful. The air cushioning gives great peace of mind that your gear is not going to come crashing down if you don't quite tighten up one of the sections. The fact that they stack perfectly is brilliant and a great space-saver. Makes them very easy to transport (in the Manfrotto bag made for this purpose, sold separately).

They weigh nearly 20 pounds when carried together (all 3), but so what.

No regrets, though I was wary of dropping this much money on stands in my current dire financial situation. Very glad I did not go for a lesser product. The design and quality are awesome.

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

I purchased the 3-pack stands, actually thinking they were identical to the background stand from Manfrotto. Not to excited about the background stand, I can't seem to get that tension dealy to keep the legs from moving - but this is NOT THE CASE with the 3-pack heavier duty stands - I LOVE THESE STANDS! They click together, travel nicely, unfortunately, didn't come with a bag, but they're so nice, I don't mind using the bag that came with the background stand, or buying a new one for that matter! LOVE THE 3-PACK stands!!!

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

I use these for microphones. The stands are lightweight, they're stable when unfolded, and they click together for transport which makes them easier to handle. The air damping is a nice feature for preventing mechanical shock to sensitive mikes. They have a 3/8" audio thread on the top, so if your stand adapter clips have 5/8" threads you'll need an adapter bushing which is easily lost. The legs must be spread at least 15" or so apart before the center pole stops making contact with the ground, so they may not be useable in some tight spaces.

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

These are really high-quality, well made light stands, and they're not made in China but are made in Italy. Using these for Einsteins, they work very well at holding the weight securely. With the air cushion design, the strobes don't crash down when you release the clamps thereby protecting your valuable strobes. The compact nesting design of the stands is really great in allowing me to fit six stands in my case where probably only three stands from another manufacturer would fit. The wide tripod bases add to the security of the stands in keeping them from falling over. They are quite worthy!

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

How often do you sit around thinking "Someone much have invented a better light stand... THEY MUST!"? Yeah, never. It's a purely functional item. The kind you almost resent having to spend money on. "That cash is coming out of my lens fund", you grumble as you fork out the dough for a glorified set of wooden spears.Well, guess what? While you were off looking at the specs of fancier lenses and day dreaming about all the work you might one day do if you had more money and were less lazy SOMEONE [Manfrotto, sure, but someone at Manfrotto] was off daydreaming about, designing, and building a better lightstand. These are the results.What's not to like? They flat pack. They flat pack so nicely you could be forgiven for thinking that Ikea designed them. Only the build quality would cause you second thoughts, because they're built real nice.They're tall. Insanely tall. I have a warehouse studio and they brush the roof. They're so tall you could put a hot light on them and melt Icarus out of the sky. Tall.They hold lights. At the end of the day that's what you're here for and thankfully these stand do it right. Just how you like it. The same way Momma used to hold lights, only with less worry about electrocution or burns.So, what are you waiting for? You want some light stands. You have the money. And unless you're going to start your own metal forge to build your own then this is exactly the kind of thing you're after. Get them!

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

Very easy and fast to set-up. Stack nicely! Smooth to operate. Quality built stands.

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

Easy to handle and use, sturdy yet light weight.

Love the fact that they lock together for storage.

You can't go wrong with these

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

I am using these for portraits with Canon Speed Lights and PX radio poppers. The air cushion provides protection for the attached equipment by not allowing the sections to slam closed when loosened. I like the locking transport configuration but it does not come with a carry strap and let me say, 12' is really big.

Comments about Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 QSS Air Cushioned Light Stand 3-Pack - 12' (3.6m):

Really like the way they lock together for transport! They have a nice wide spread allowing them to carry some serious softboxes and weight and still remain very stable. They also have a great extension height. Highly recommend these for any studio but I also use them on location.