[0.8 lb] I used the boom arm attached to a light stand for off camera flash. It is stong and well constructed.

[0.8 lb] Exactly as described, a reliable boom arm. Does what its supposed to do.

[1] I ordered this boom arm kit for portraits so I can position my Nikon SB900 speedlight overhead and close to my subjects without my light stand (or my speedlight) being in the way. Just like any Manfrotto gear It's an awesome piece of equipment. It feels very sturdy and well made. I don't know how it would perform with a regular Monolight but for speedlights this is great. I do wish it was a tad longer though (like the Manfrotto 173HOB) with maybe a 4 lbs or a 5 lbs counterweight. I like the Counterweight that comes bundled with this arm. It's very compact and attaches well to the arm and the bright orange color makes it easy to spot on the set, which I think is good from a safety stand point. If you're gonna be shooting outdoor with a large umbrella in a windy situation and without an assistant, I would much recommend getting 2 or 3 additional counterweights like the included 3 lbs CounterWeight or the 10 lbs model (Manfrotto 023 CounterWeight - 10 lbs) and attach them to the legs of your light stands. I feel this is a much more elegant solution compared to Sandbags. And of course, having a lightstand with a large footprint diameter also helps in the overall stability of your setup when using a boom arm. If you don't have a clamp, the Manfrotto - 124 Clamp for 3085 Boom Arm is a pretty good addition to this item. One quick note: this is listed as a silver finish and, I don't know if it was a mistake from B&H but this item came with the Manfrotto 173B arm (BLACK FINISH) with the 3 lb counterweight. I like the black finish much better since it also matches my lightstand.

[42.5 x 5 x 0.5"] This arm is really useful for my home setup where I do livestreams and shoot videos. The threads on the end make it easy to mount mics or small lights. it comes with these nice rubber caps to screw over the ends when you're not using the threads. I have a stand that has a boom clamp thingy, so it works well.

[1] Great quality boom pole. Definitely a little longer than expected so probably not the best choice for a mobile setup but does give you the freedom of a wider shot without the boom in the way. Definitely worth the money.

[0.8 lb] Certainly a lot longer than I thought, however a wonderful item and even came with a nice brass 3/8 to 1/4 adapter on the end. Works with my knuckles perfectly!

[0.8 lb] Needed a way to mount a shotgun microphone to an overhead rod, but couldn't figure out how to drop the mic down low enough to speak into. This Manfrotto boom arm was perfect! Has threads on both ends so you can mount one end to a clamp, the other to a microphone or camera, or whatever you need. Simple, well made, love it. Only thing that would make it better would be a telescoping function (like a shower rod) to adjust length, but for me this length was perfect.

[1] Great boom arm, it is only 43 inches but, is long enough for many uses in studio or on location. It is a lightweight boom arm designed to use with the newer smaller more compact strobe heads and it is very well made. You will need to have your own counter weight setup as this is a boom only. I own several other larger Manfrotto booms so, if you are using heavier strobe heads and need a lot of length then choose another boom.

[1] It's light durable for holding Lastolite reflectors , speedlites, include softboxes Superb Quality and value

[42.5 x 5 x 0.5"] love it and it fits my needs perfectly