This Manfrotto Mini Backlight Stand 3.8" Compact Lightingis part of an extensive line of quality professional lighting stands and accessories for every application: photography, filming, broadcast, theater, concerts and live entertainment.

Original innovative design, quality and value are all hallmarks of Manfrotto products. Stands are available in silver or black anodized aluminum or silver chrome and black zinc plated steel. All stand extension collars are pressure die cast aluminum.

In addition to the finish, there are alternative versions of stands available to meet all demands - stands with leveling legs, often referred to as lazy legs, stands with universal mounts and Air Cushioned versions to prevent jarring of the lamp filament or accidents when lowering the stand extensions.

Safety is a priority for Manfrotto. All equipment is designed to meet international regulations. Safety features include cranks that cannot accidentally unwind, easy to handle locking knobs, that once set, makes sure the light stays exactly where you put it. All load measurements are based on stands being on level ground and the load evenly distributed - the latter also applies to clamps and brackets.

To add to the versatility of these stands, Manfrotto offers a wide choice of complementary accessories including the Super Clamp, Magic Arm, Autopoles, Lighting Booms, Gaffer Grips and Grip Heads to name a few.

5/8" Stud

These light stands set up easily in the matter of seconds.

Even the light weight aluminum stands are engineered to be stable under recommended loads.

These stands are fitted with a 5/8" top stud which is the standard.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are these just as supportive as the Dana Dolly stands by American Grip?

A: The Slider Stand offers more stable support than the Dana Dolly Stand. It has wider footprint as well as a lower minimum height. It also offers a standard Junior receiver so that the stand can be used for many other purposes than solely a slider making it much more versatile option.

Q: 2. Can a magic arm be mounted onto this?

A: If it is the Manfrotto Magic Arm that is used, it can be inserted into the base of this stand in place of the pole. The Magic Arm can also be screw into the pole using the 3/8 female threading at the end of the arm, though this may make the stand unstable.

Q: 3. What is the diameter of the two riser tubes?

A: The top mount of the Matthews, The Slider Stand is 1 1/8 inch. The outer diameter is not listed but is just a little larger than 1 1/8 but not much.

Q: 4. What do I need in order to use two of these stands with a syrp magic carpet pro?

A: You can use the Kessler Crane 3/8"-16 Screw to Female Baby Pin/Male Junior Pin Adapter, BH # KEMG1028 which can screw into the 3/8" thread on the track sections of the Syrp Magic Carpet Pro. The knob on this adapter can be removed to allow you to fit into the Matthews Slider Stand.

Q: 5. can this one hold profoto D4?

A: Yes

Q: 6. Would this stand accept a basic speedlight? Or is the connector best for strobes?

A: The connector is made for strobes. You would need an adapter and then it would be fine.

Q: 7. Could you use just one of these stands to support a smaller portable slider, like a 3' Kessler Cineslider? I know you can use a single tripod for that slider so I was curious if I could get away with a single stand.

A: We do not recommend this for use as a single stand for a slider.

Q: 8. Is the footprint diameter really 37"? I know that some advertised diameters are not accurate. It would be great to find a stand with all of the same specifications as this one but with a 27" - 30" footprint.

A: That is correct and the foot print for the Matthews The Slider Stand (3.8') is around 37 inches. Slider stands need to be that wide or wider so it does not tip.

Q: 9. Is this made of aluminum or steel?

A: This Manfrotto Backlight Stand Base (Black, 3.15") is made of steel.

Q: 10. what is the length of this item when folded?

A: 25.12