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Configure your studio with this 3-pack of Alu Master Air-Cushioned Stands, from Manfrotto, which includes a trio of the 12' aluminum light stands.
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| Accepts Second Riser | |
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| Detachable Base | |
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I love these stands, as they are hefty and they all connect, which makes for easy transportation. I have 3 for weddings. They do have one downside - the internal rubber pieces that cushion the slide break easily and it becomes very difficult to raise and lower them. I contacted customer service and they wanted me to send in the stand, but I asked for the pieces to be sent to me instead and I easily fixed it myself and they work perfectly. I expect them all to fail at some point, but I will just continue to ask for the rubber pieces and fix them myself. This has happened with everyone I know who has these stands.
I've used a couple of Manfrotto tripods and a set of 3 9ft 1000BAC for years without issues. I ordered two sets of 3 1004BAC (12ft). Out of the six stands that we received, four stands didn't work from the box. One of them didn't close after we extended it, and 3 fell apart when we tried to extend them (during a shoot). I found someone that had an Allan Wrench and I managed to get them locked into place. I had to use the wrench to unlock them after, and no matter how much I tried to experiment later with the amount of tightening, the stands either fell apart (like the segments would come out, without a stop when extending) or they would be locked into place. I finally had time to talk to Manfrotto customer service and after some back and forth they agreed to replace a set of 3. I haven't had a chance to check them out, will report back if I have any issues. However, I'm still stuck with the four stand, that is still half open in my garage. I have to mention that associates use stands that cost 1/4 or this, are taller, more stable, but not as fancy. I think I made a mistake with this purchase.
Horrible design. Over-complicated, pieces falling off of it while I try to adjust it. Get this thing away from me.
This stand is well constructed and should provide years of use. I use it primarily as an elevated microphone stand for orchestral recordings. The leg system is a bit unconventional when folded but works smoothly. This is a tall stand and should be used with sandbag weights on the base for safety.
I've used so many stands over the years, from cheap Amazon stands to Impact, and while the Impacts are nice, the fact that these Manfrotto stands link together is a game changer. I hate carrying them individually, so that's why I spent the extra money and got these. They are also compact for 12' and lay flat. Very well made and holds my Aputure 60x without an issue. I do sandbag them for extra safety though.
As far as size is concerned, these rock - small when folded, tall and sturdy when you need it. The air cushioning is a huge plus for heavy loads and with how they work... people just love to use these things and they're a huge wow-factor whenever I unfold them. My only problem is the storing/transporting tech. They were built with a locking/press-to-release mechanism to allow them to be placed on eachother. In theory they work and are AMAZING. But when it comes down to it... they break if you look at them wrong. I stored and LIFTED them to see their capacity when 3 were together. Bad idea. That one button/lock that I broke - that's on me - now I know not to lift them and put the strain on the locks. But then THREE MORE have broken through simple storage and transport - it feels like a glaring design/mechanism/engineering/material flaw. Why does that matter in a light stand? For me, the locking/stacking mechanism was the main reason I went with these. They will still stack, but they will not lock any more and that makes me sad. Submitting them for repair is a huge pain, so ... I will just go without. But I will be looking elsewhere for future stands. Maybe Manfrotto has a 2.0 coming with better parts/mechanism designs!
Solid design. A little heavy as a bundle of three but they stay well connected that makes them easier to handle. The carry bag (as an extra purchase) makes it very easy to transport as a unit. Easy to setup and solid support for lights
The stacking ability alone is a reason to purchase these stands.
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