Utilizes a heavy duty tilt locking device and can be mounted on a stand with either a Junior Receiver or a Baby Pin.
An optional drop-down pin is suggested, to keep the lighting fixture or softbox at full horizontal, regardless of the boom angle.
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Matthews Baby Boom Overview
Matthews Baby Boom Specs
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Matthews Baby Boom Reviews
Solid
By Stephen
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2026-07-01
It's what I expected from Matthews. This boom is sturdy and locks in place. I attached a Nanlite 720B combined with a 72" softbox with diffusion and grid and had no issues.
Bendy
By Karl
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-01
Besides this, I also have Manfrotto and Impact baby booms. The Matthews bends the easiest, and is far more expensive. These days you really have to have on set experience with all the new player's grip gear. Some are not worth anything and some offer great value. I will not buy another one of these- there are better options for much less money.
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Can someone tell me if this is the black version ...
Can someone tell me if this is the black version of the boom?
The Matthews Baby Boom BH #MABBM is a chrome steel boom.
Date published: 2023-04-25
Can you provide the part information for the knob ...
Can you provide the part information for the knob that fastens the boom to a light stand?
There are two methods of securing the Baby Boom to a stand. You can either insert the Junior Pin into a Junior Receiver, or you can mount onto a Baby Pin in which case you would fasten it using a T-Handle with a 5/16"-18 threading that is .88" in length. The Matthews part number for this T-Handle is 63302.
Date published: 2020-09-09
What is the load capacity at maximum extension ...
What is the load capacity at maximum extension for this boom arm...(looking to extend a 30lb light as far as possible)?
Does that 15lb limit include counterweight?
Date published: 2025-09-30
Do you think it would be possible to safely mount ...
Do you think it would be possible to safely mount an Arri 650 to this guy? based off of the weight restrictions, and counterbalance formula it looked like id be able to safely get about 4 ft of extension. Which doesn't really get me much more then just a regular C stand arm. Would appreciate any thoughts, or recommendations.
Yes this would support it , make sure you counter weight it and sand bags
Date published: 2021-02-24
Can I remove the part that swivels and attaches ...
Can I remove the part that swivels and attaches to the light stand?
I am just looking for a heavy duty extending pole
You can certainly remove that casting but we also manufacture the Steady Rest PN:B386032 which is a 2 section riser with a range of 28” to 70” with the ability to support a 90lbs load. It is also around half the price of the boom.
Date published: 2020-01-19
question
Hi B&H, is there a hook on the end to hang a counterweight? HNY!
It does not come with a hook, but I believe there is a tapped hole in the end and you can purchase one as an accessory.
Date published: 2018-08-27
question
What kind of combo kit or stand would I need to hold a beauty dish? Looking for good, solid quality but not seeking to spends over $300.
Matthews Baby Drop Down Pin - 5/8 B&H # MADDB MFR # 427804
Date published: 2018-08-27
question
What is the closed length?
Closed length is 45
Date published: 2018-08-27