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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
question
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
Yes it will work quite nicely
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 ?
Yes, we put a Diva 400 on it - about 10lbs and it handled the weight fine with a 6' extension. good luck
Date published: 2018-08-27