Extend the second riser of this aluminum Manfrotto 420CSUNS Convertible Boom Stand with Steel Base to its maximum, press a lever and you have a stand with a 2 section boom arm. When used as a boom stand, its maximum load is 3.3 lb, strong enough for a small light fixture and softbox.

Maximum Extension 75.2" (191 cm)

Stand section has steel base for extra support.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How well would this fair with a Profoto B10 Plus with an RFI 1X3 Strip box?

A: At max extension this boom is rated for less than 2 lbs. It would not be suitable. The larger Avenger would be able to do it at a partial but not full extension. https://bhpho.to/3bH4yo9

Q: 2. Can this boom pole stand hold a DSLR and lens for a flat-lay filming as well? Thanks!

A: The Manfrotto 208 3/8" Head Mounting Plate with Lock Screws B&H # MA208 can be inserted at the end of the boom in place of the included stud. This plate can then accept a ball head such as the Manfrotto 496RC2 Compact Ball Head with 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate B&H # MA496RC2 to hold your DSLR. https://bhpho.to/2qzA4xA https://bhpho.to/2QuMfg0

Q: 3. Does this actually have 3/8 -16 female thread on the spigot? I've seen some photos with and some without.

A: This one does not have the 3/8 -16 thread on the spigot.

Q: 4. Does this model include the ratchet lever to lock the boom arm? I ordered this model and it is missing this piece.

A: Yes it does have a lever about 2.5 inches long to tighten the boom arm however it does not ratchet.

Q: 5. Will this hold an Einstein strobe and beauty dish?

A: Yes. But you will need a counterweight sandbag.

Q: 6. From Description: "Included is an adjustable 4.3 to 7.2' boom arm that can support up to 33 lb." Is this including the counterweight, or can it support a 33lb load on one end at max extension?

A: The load capacity at full extension on the Neewer Stainless Steel C-Stand with Casters and Boom Arm would include the counterweight.

Q: 7. Can I attach a microphone for video purposes?

A: Yes you can. Just add one of this: https://a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/217590-REG/Sennheiser_MZQ1_MZQ1_Microphone_Clamp.html target= _blank www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/217590-REG/Sennheiser_MZQ1_MZQ1_Microphone_Clamp.html/a

Q: 8. How do you easily open & close the legs? Is there a trick I’m missing? I’m finding it very difficult to do without a 2nd person.

A: The Neewer Stainless Steel C-Stand with Casters and Boom Arm (10') can be a bit tricky but should not be too hard to open and close. Make sure the boom is straight up and not horizontal, which should help.

Q: 9. I just received this stand, but I can't figure out how to lock or tighten the boom arm. Where is the thread lock on the boom arm hinge?

A: When the boom arm is fully extended and the spring lock is pushed downward, the arm can be locking using the main ratchet handle to the left of the spring lock.

Q: 10. How long can this boom extend horizontally? Can this boom take more then 3.3 lb of weight at the end for a light without bending the boom?

A: I have this boom and need to replace the arm because it has bent from too much weight. The arm is aluminum and will bend if overloaded and extended. I had an Elinchrom moonlight and soft-box, probably about 4-5 lbs.