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Manfrotto 420B Combi Boom Stand (Black)

BH #MA420B • MFR #420B
 137 reviews
Manfrotto 420B Combi Boom Stand (Black)
Key Features
  • Convertible Boom Stand
  • Includes Sandbag Counterweight (Empty)
  • 12.8' (3.9m)
  • Reversible Spigot
This is a Manfrotto Combi Boom Stand.  Extend the second riser of this medium duty black aluminum light stand to its maximum, press a lever, and you have a stand with a two section boom arm. When used as a boom stand, its maximum load is 4.5 lbs (2 kg) -- strong enough for a small light fixture with a small softbox or umbrella. A sandbag counterweight is supplied (empty) and recommended whenever boom is extended.
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Manfrotto Combi Boom Stand Overview

This is a Manfrotto Combi Boom Stand.  Extend the second riser of this medium duty black aluminum light stand to its maximum, press a lever, and you have a stand with a two section boom arm. When used as a boom stand, its maximum load is 4.5 lbs (2 kg) -- strong enough for a small light fixture with a small softbox or umbrella. A sandbag counterweight is supplied (empty) and recommended whenever boom is extended.

Sets up easily in a matter of seconds
Column extension locking collars made from pressure die cast aluminum
Boom telescopes from 44 to 75.2" (111.7 - 191 cm)
Double leg bracing provides extra stability giving the stand more strength
UPC: 719821289135

Manfrotto Combi Boom Stand Specs

Stand Type
1 x Convertible Boom Stand with Counterweight Bag
Maximum Working Height
12.8' / 3.9 m
Minimum Working Height
51.1" / 1.3 m
Load Capacity
19.84 lb / 9 kg
Closed Length
44.5" / 1.1 cm
Mounting
Arm Mount (to Light/Accessory)
5/8" Receiver
Included Adapter
1 x 5/8" Stud with Reversible 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Male
Features
Accepts Second Riser
No
Wheels
Optional
Air Cushioned
No
Detachable Base
No
Leveling Leg
No
Reverse Legs
No
General
Arm Length
75.2" / 191 cm
Footprint Diameter
43" / 130 cm
Finish
Black
Weight
6 lb / 2.7 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
8.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
46.5 x 4.8 x 4.3"

Manfrotto Combi Boom Stand Reviews

Need IT!

By Antonio
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-10-20

This boom stand is great for smaller teams, sturdy and can also handle its fair share of lights

Excellent usability and quality

By Aleks
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-12-04

Just what you'd expect from Manfrotto!

Auto Assistant for doing Talking Head videos

By Ken
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-04-23

I know this is not cheap and not something that would be front-of-mind for video equipment purchases. However, this thing thing is awesome! Complete and precise microphone setup with no assistant. It's great for a freelancer like myself. Please be prepared...it's heavy.

The big boy!

By Kris
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-04-09

Great C-stand, its a beast. Im excited to finally have an assistant I can rely on instead of untrained interns-turned-boom-ops :-D

Well built in this price but there is design issue

By Alec
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2017-08-13

The first boom stand I own, compared to premium grade Manfrotto light boom I used as a assistant, product from the same brand at this price range seems like a good deal for me, and the single clamp locking system for positioning the extension arm used as a vertical light stand, holding the swing boom arm angle, also adjust the boom arm left and right to do the balancing seems a fast and easy design... but actually it's not. I am using Elichrome D-Lite 4it mono head with traveler site soft box (not too heavy), before I bought this I know I can't extend the boom arm much which is fine with me, and I like the wider base of the clamp support to the boom arm compare to other brands' yet the actual clamp within to lock the boom arm is the same size. The worst part is when used as a boom stand, the clamp mechanism will first lock the swing angle, next to the left/right position, and last the arm rotation . When holding a light head and soft box the rotation of the arm does not hold until tighten the clamp lock extremely hard with that not too long lever, but when I need to fine tune only the counter balance or swing angels I have to repeat all three positions. Too often we can't try before buying now a day, and this is not what I want but too bad I can't return due to expensive ship back cost. I need to get use to it.

I would by again.

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-06-21

As advertised. Good boom stand I am using for my video camera to get the above angle I was looking for. Well made as Manfroto always is. Easy to use.

Great stand

By Ben
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-03-05

I use this for everything. I bought two of them. With the sandbag it’s perfect

It's good but you need a massive counterweight

By Bobkov
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2021-02-21

If you have a full sized studio flash you need a counterweight of twice the weight of your flash. It's a pity the manufacturer fails to stress the importance of a suitable counterweight. Trying to balance the boom arm by tightening the knobs isn't right and won't suffice. The 018 caster wheels aren't good, they just fail to roll straight. In my opinion this boom stand is best for lighter flashes like Godox AD300 and speedlites. If you have the Godox AD600 (Pro) use the flash head head slitter like H600P to leave the massive body down. You can connect to the AD600 body to the base of the boom with a Super clamp and a stud making the stand sturdier.

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