The Aluminum Baby Boom Stand by Kupo is a travel-friendly and versatile stand that provides great support on the field or in the studio. The stand is designed to support up to 19.8 lb and can be converted into a two-section boom thanks to a secondary riser pivot that allows you to mount lights up to 4.5 lb. The boom's adjustable length extends from 43.7 to 75.2", and an empty sandbag is included in the package to provide counterweight support. Additionally, it features a dual 5/8" baby receiver with a detachable baby pin on the stand top, allowing you to connect lighting fixtures, softboxes, and other equipment, and includes two cable clips to better organize your setup.

Maximum Extension of 75.2"    Dual 5/8" Baby Receiver and Baby Pin    Stand Supports up to 19.8 lb    Two-Section Boom Supports up to 4.5 lb    Includes Empty Sandbag and Cable Clips    Aluminum Build

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What size/thread is the hole in the top (male) baby stud?

A: It is not threaded.

Q: 2. Is the lower end blocked? Can I connect using a long stud so that the extension and the lower stand makes direct contact?

A: The is no hollow hole from the end to end in Kupo Baby Stand Extension (18"). On some baby pin 5/8 you won't be able to place to completely down in the pin.

Q: 3. Is the listed minimum height with the center column raised or lowered?

A: The Kupo High Baby Stand (13.75') minimum working height is 55.5" / 141 cm.

Q: 4. Why is its weight not listed in the SPECS?

A: As a metal rod extension the Kupo Baby Stand Extension (24") BH #KUKG019512, it would be the stand limits that would be more the determining factor.

Q: 5. Do the locking pins dig directly in the poles or is there a metal "brake" for better grip and less damage to the pole?

A: There is a brake between the pole and the collar to add friction and prevent damage to the pole.

Q: 6. How much weight can this hold? Looking to support an AD200 with a medium sized Godox umbrella with diffuser.

A: Hi Stephanie, While Kupo does not provide a load rating on this model, a lightweight fixture like the AD200 with an umbrella will be fine mounted to this arm.

Q: 7. I’m hoping to use this to replace the cheap Sunswatter boom that is included in the Sunswatter kit. Originally Sunswatter kits camera with a solid Avenger Boom. My original Avenger boom has got to be 12-15 years old and is still going strong. I’ve gone through a handful of the cheap Sunswatter ones. I’m hoping this is similar to the Avenger?

A: Yes, the Kupo Baby Handheld Boom Arm (Aluminum) can work like the Sunswatter boom, But you need to use the part that comes with the kit to attach it to the frame.

Q: 8. Is the baby pin welded on top? I want to find a stronger handheld boom than the Sunswatter "Heavy Duty" boom, over time the baby pin loosens up.

A: According to the manufacturer, the 5/8" baby pin stud on the end of the Kupo Baby Handheld Boom Arm (Aluminum) is tight fitted into the tube and fixed with crossed pins instead of a single pin. Basically, the baby pin would not loosen if you stay below the maximum payload listing of 7.94 lb (3.6 kg).

Q: 9. Can I buy two of these and stack them on top of each other? to maker it a total of 48"?

A: Regarding the Kupo Baby Stand Extension (24"), stacking two of them is not recommended.

Q: 10. How does this attach to the light stand? I can't tell from the pictures. Is there another part to purchase to connect the boom to, for example, C-stand?

A: You would use a grip head (Kupo's term), basically a special vice with a stand receptacle. The boom's slotted plate slides into the grip head, which then attaches to a normal stand's stud.