Boom Equipment
Chimera Counterweight Bag for Light Boom (Empty)
RPS Lighting Studio Metal Counterweight
CineGearFactory Super Boom Pivot Clamp
- -90 to 90° Lockable Tilt Range
- Mounts on Stands with 5/8" Stud
- Clamps Tubes from 1.2 to 1.38" Diameter
- Supports up to 11 lb
Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black
Impact LSA-BC Light Stand Boom Clamp
CineGearFactory Counterweight (8.8 LB)
- For Boom Diameters from 20 to 35mm
- Rubber Clamp Pad Improves Grip
- Highly Visible Bright Orange Color
- High-Density Iron Construction
Neewer Wall-Mounting Boom Arm (4.1', Black)
- Stable Triangle Design
- Telescopes from 2.4 to 4.1'
- 180° Rotation
- Aluminum Construction
On-Stage U-mount Lighting Stand Accessory Arms (Pair)
- Length: 29"
- Load Capacity: 15 lb per Arm
- Instant Mount Sidebar Design
- Compatible with 1-1/2 and 1-3/8" Pipe
CineGearFactory Counterweight (11 LB)
- For Boom Diameters from 20 to 35mm
- Rubber Clamp Pad Improves Grip
- Highly Visible Bright Orange Color
- High-Density Iron Construction
Kupo C-Boom Clamp for 1-1/4" and 1-1/5" Pipes
- Holds 1-1/4" and 1-1/5" Boom Poles
- T-Slotted Ear for Large 4.5" Grip Heads
- Also Supports Butterfly / Overhead Frame
Smith-Victor MB110 2-Section Lightweight Boom
Astera Helios Handle with Baby Pin
- For Helios Tube Light Fixture
- Provides Hand-Holding Capability
- Baby Pin for Mounting
Ulanzi TH09 Versatile Boom Arm
- 3-Section Boom Arm
- 1.9 to 4.4' Extension Range
- 6.6 lb Load Capacity at Full Extension
- 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Reversible Spigot
Neewer Wall-Mounting Boom Arm (170° / 160°)
- Sturdy Dual-Tube Stabilizing Design
- 170° Up/Down or 160° Left/Right
- Telescopes 38.6 to 66.5" in Length
- Supports 6.6 lb Loads at Full Extension
Westcott Extension Arm for Easy Boom (28")
- Load Capacity: 15 lb
- Maximum Counterweight: 21 lb
- 45" Extended Reach
- For Mounting Large Modifiers
ProMediaGear HIC1 Leather Handle with 5/8" Baby Pin
- Leather-Wrapped Handgrip
- Stainless Steel Contoured Baby Pin
- Milled Flat Surface
- 1/4"-20 Thread on Bottom
CineGearFactory Baby Boom Arm (Aluminum)
- All Aluminum Constructiion
- Maximum Payload: 11 lb
- 5/8" Baby Pin
- Working Range: 44.5 to 78.7"
Neewer Aluminum Light Stand with Built-In Boom Arm (9.7')
- Load Capacity: 6.6 lb
- Height Adjusts from 3.5-9.7'
- Built-In 0.8-3.8' Adjustable Arm
- 1/4"-20 to 3/8"-16 Reversible Spigot
Kupo Pivoting Light Stand Boom Clamp
- Mount Boom Arm on Heavy-Duty Stands
- Ratcheted Handles
- Tilt and Swivel Adjustments
- Supports 20, 25, 30, 35mm Diameters
CineGearFactory Baby Boom Arm (Steel)
- All Steel Constructiion
- Maximum Payload: 15 lb
- 5/8" Baby Pin
- Working Range: 44.5 to 78.7"
Photogenic Adjustable Counterweight for Boom Arms - 3.4 lbs (1.5kg)
Neewer Wall-Mounting Boom Arm (180° / 180°)
- Sturdy Dual-Tube Stabilizing Design
- 180° Up/Down or 180° Left/Right
- Telescopes 38.6 to 66.5" in Length
- Supports 6.6 lb Loads at Full Extension
Savage Heavy-Duty Boom Clamp
- 9 lb Load Capacity
- Compatible with Most C-Stands
- Stainless Steel Construction
- 5/8" Receiver
Elinchrom EL Handheld Boom Arm (25-61")
- Minimum Length: Two Sections, 24" Each
- Maximum Extension: 5.1'
- Rubberized Handgrip
- Profiled Aluminum Tubes
Kupo Counterweight for Grip Stands (8.8 lb)
- 8.8" Grip Boom Stand Counterweight
- Locking Clamp Secures to Boom
- Balances Heavy Lights
- Fits Tubes/Rods up to 1.4" in Diameter
Understanding Boom Equipment
Boom equipment is put in place to hold lights, backgrounds, microphones, and cameras, or camcorders for sound and image production. Booms can be set up vertically, horizontally, and at slants with the help of various mounting equipment. Boom lights placed properly can produce spotlight, warming or cooling, ambiance, or dramatic effects in photo and video.
What Are Boom Arms and Boom Stands?
Boom light stands have a scaffold plate base to help hold various types of equipment. Adjust the boom arms at different angles to create side or cross light. Using light stand extension poles is an effective way to increase the height or reach of your existing boom equipment. Boom arms are useful for both boom and truss equipment, to achieve the right lighting effects for video or photography. Set boom lights behind your subject to create a silhouette, or at various angles to produce the right shadow effect.
Choosing a Boom Light Stand
The height of the boom stand you choose will depend upon what you need the stand for. If you use a light stand for photography, adjustable versions are the most versatile. Several adapters, wall mounts, and grip heads are available to increase the usefulness of your boom equipment. Kits are also available that provide various setup options for boom light stands, and may include equipment such as gear controls, shock mounts, mounting plates, and clamps. Standalone mounting and extension equipment and boom lights, arms, and stands are also available in kits to help you build on your existing equipment.
Use boom equipment to create professional-quality lighting for photo and video, and to ensure that lights, microphones, and accessories are secure. B&H Photo and Video stocks a variety of lighting and sound equipment from extendable boom handles to adapters.