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Can it go fully vertical when mounted?
Can it go fully vertical when mounted?
Yes
Date published: 2021-05-07
When fully extended, what is the measurement ...
When fully extended, what is the measurement between the knuckle (or post of the stand) and the tip of the 5/8 pin?
The knuckle on the Matthews Mini Matth Boom—Black does not have a specific position on the boom. It slides from one end to the other so you can balance the boom. If you center it, the knuckle will be about 3.5 feet from the front of the boom.
Date published: 2025-11-18
What stand would be a good match for this boom? ...
What stand would be a good match for this boom? For something like the aputure 80c.
The Impact Turtle Base C-Stand (10.75', Black), BH #IMLSCT40MB, would be a good stand for the Matthews Mini Matth Boom - Black, BH #MABMMB, with an Aputure STORM 80c BLAIR-CG LED Monolight (US), attached to it.
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Date published: 2025-05-26
Is this strong enough to support an overhead shot ...
Is this strong enough to support an overhead shot setup for a DSLR?
The Matthews Mini Matth Boom - Black supports up to 8.8 lb. If your camera and lens combined are under that it is fine. Note, you will need a counter weight and a stand that supports the weight of the boom and camera combined.
Date published: 2024-06-03
Does the knurled 5/8 pin provide enough grip to ...
Does the knurled 5/8 pin provide enough grip to hold a strobe + softbox at an angle, say the usual 45 degrees? Or will it slip under its own weight?
Yes it does. The key is not the knurled section of the 5/8 pin but the knob on the strobe head and the strength of the person tightening it. I use this with a strobe head and metal 22" beauty dish and grid that is fairly heavy. There is no slippage when the strobe head is tightened well.
Date published: 2023-11-07
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What's the collapsed length? (Minimum length) It only lists full extension.
About 46 fully collapsed
Date published: 2022-06-23
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How does this mount to stand and how does a light with a 5/8 receiver mount to this boom?
The mini has a 3.5 grip head with a 5/8 receiver and a 5/8 baby pin to mount your light.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Whats the max load capacity for this boom?
12.5 Max weight a full extension
Date published: 2018-08-28