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Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only - Black

BH #MA173B • MFR #173B
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Manfrotto Mini Boom Arm Overview

The Manfrotto 173B Mini Boom Arm Only is made of black anodized aluminum, and is a boom arm only, with no swivel mount or counterweight. Provided with 5/8" stud with 1/4-20 and 3/8" threaded tips.

Comes with a 5/8" standard stud 1/4-20 tip on one end and 3/8" on the other.
UPC: 719821207061

Manfrotto Mini Boom Arm Specs

Item Type
Boom Arm (for Stand)
Load Capacity
2 lb / 0.9 kg
Number of Sections
1
Length
43" / 109 cm
Mount (to Light/Accessory)
5/8" Stud with 1/4"-20 Screw, 5/8" Stud with 3/8"-16 Screw
Mount (to Stand)
No
Material
Metal
Weight
0.8 lb / 0.34 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
42.5 x 5 x 0.5"

Manfrotto Mini Boom Arm Reviews

perfect for me

By Tom
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-11

This arm is really useful for my home setup where I do livestreams and shoot videos. The threads on the end make it easy to mount mics or small lights. it comes with these nice rubber caps to screw over the ends when you're not using the threads. I have a stand that has a boom clamp thingy, so it works well.

173Bmini Boom Arm

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-09-01

love it and it fits my needs perfectly

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Can this hold a 21" LED flapjack light (about ...

Can this hold a 21" LED flapjack light (about 7-8lbs), say mounted as overhead/straight-down for table shooting? (via SuperClamp attached to table, then Avenger grip-head to angle this pole 45º, then LED light pointed down towards table) Also, same question, but for mounting a Sony A7iii camera/lens setup (about 1400gram or 3lbs setup) for overhead/straight-down shooting on table?(via SuperClamp attached to table, then Avenger grip-head to angle this pole 45º, then small ballhead, then camera/lens setup pointed down towards table)
Asked by: Edgar
This arm has a 2lb load capacity.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2021-12-16

question

How long is it?
Asked by: Colm
I believe is 21 3/4 . I use it for holding small lights or light shades when shooting macro photography in a studio.
Answered by: Ricardo T.
Date published: 2025-10-24

question

Will this work atop a Manfrotto 5001 stand with the 124 clamp?
Asked by: Anonymous
The 5001B stand is way too small to securely support a boom arm, pivot clamp, and whatever you are going to put on the end of the arm. And the top section of tubing is too thin to accept the 124 pivot clamp.I would suggest you go with a stand like the 1052BAC or similar.
Answered by: Dideo M. Manfrotto Expert
Date published: 2019-01-30

question

what size is the diameter of the pole. 35mm? etc.
Asked by: Anonymous
The correct answer as to the diameter of the Mini Boom is 19 mm or 3/4 . I purchased the Manfrotto Mini Boom Kit which included the arm, 2 clamps, and a 3 lb weight. I also purchased the 124 Pivoting Clamp which is improperly advertised for the 3085 Arm. The Manfrotto Clamp will fit any boom arm that is 19mm, 20mm, 25mm, and 28mm.
Answered by: Peter P.
Date published: 2019-11-28
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