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- 5/8" Baby Pin
The Matthews Mini Boom was designed to resist bowing when accessories are added to lighting fixtures or strobes. It mounts on a 5/8" stud, and will extend 6.6', terminating in a 5/8 mounting stud.
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For the Matthews Mini Boom (45-80 ), what is the weight capacity when the boom is fully extended?
It is 8 lbs maximum capacity at full extension.
Date published: 2018-08-28
Is there a weight limit for the arm?
Is there a weight limit for the arm?
8 to 10 lbs. Source: Matthews Studio Equipment YouTube video titled "Mini & Baby Booms" dated July 10, 2020
Date published: 2025-01-20
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I lost the t-knob that tightens the boom to the stand. Is there a link to the replacement part? Thank You.
The replacement knob for the stand adapter of this boom is the Matthews 5/16 Knurled T-Knob B&H # MAT516K. Please see the image below for reference.
Date published: 2018-08-27
Is that a standard gobo head used on the boom? ...
Is that a standard gobo head used on the boom? Mine broke and need to replace. Thanks.
Thanks all. I contacted Matthews and learned that the head on the mini boom is identical to the standard matthews gobo head with one exception - the bolt is shorter on the mini boom head.
Date published: 2020-06-17
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I want to build a boom light stand. Can this boom be used with this stand?https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&O=&Q=&ap=y&c3api=1876%2C%7Bcreative%7D%2C%7Bkeyword%7D&gclid=CPHx85mt_NQCFdxMDQodQ48Ewg&is=REG&m=Y&sku=33087
Definitely. I use 5 and/or 10 lb. Boa sandbags as counterweights.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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what is the best mathews c stand for this boom?
You'd first have to figure out the total load you'd be using. The arm is 7.5 lbs, can hold between 8 to 10 lbs, and then there's the necessary counterweights. As an example, I plan to use this on a Matthews C-stand with a 5 lb counterweight and a monolight with modifier just under 7 lbs. This is 19.5 lbs total which is under the 22 lbs limit of their C-stands.
Date published: 2025-01-20
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My kit weighs about 8.2lbs before I add the octabox. The strobe and the speedring weigh about 8.2lbs. Would I be able to add the octa and still be solid ?
I believe the Octabox weighs in at just over 3lbs. putting the entire load in at around 12lbs. The load limit on the Mini Boom is 8lbs, you'd want to go with the Baby Boom that has a load limit of 15lbs keeping you well under the limit.
Date published: 2025-12-09