Manfrotto1004BAC Master Stand Air Cushioned, Black

I've already had these stands and wanted to repurchase them as I'm delighted with their integrity. It is definitely worth the money and no regrets at all. In the end, it's Manfrotto. You wouldn't go wrong with their tripods and stands regarding my experiences

After 25 years of buying stands of one type or another I have finally replaced all my stands for Manfrotto. They are without exception the world's best, no question. This stand is a cracker. The build quality is second to none. It extends to 13 feet in height and is air cushioned upon release to protect lighing kit as it descends. They are also super light and lock together for transport so they can't scratch each other if you have more than one in transit (I have 3 of these on the road). In simple terms, these are the best, look no further.

Back a few years ago I'd have bought cheap and bought twice. Now I am smarter I went for this model right away. This is solid and folds right down flat. It also goes well over 3M in height.

Pay hundreds for a top performing speedlight / video light, softbox, and stick on a cheap £20 stand? No thank you, Sir.I often shoot on windy beaches, and this isn't going anywhere.Worth paying few extra quid for, and it'll last you years.

these are the real deal . sturdy , very tall , and safe . i don't know how i've struggled without them for so long .

Truly strong, good building, very happy to use.

Best light stand available on the market!

Do I have a bad batch??? Because mine rattle like frickin crazy when transporting. On most other light stands there is a tiny washer between the pole and the arms that extend the pole, and mine does not have the washer... so they clank and cling on every little bump. :/ I want to keep them so badly because other than the noise they are great, but the drive to any location shoot all I hear in my very smooth riding van is cling, clang, ting!

I've gone through many light stands. Still have most of them, but this is the one I reach for first, almost every time. It's larger (and therefore heavier) than some. This makes it especially sturdy, with a wide base. Not nearly as heavy as a C-stand though. I love that they pack flat. This makes a difference, even if you just have one. I now have two, and the fact that they clip together to minimize storage and packed travel space is really nice. They hold my alien bees/Einstein strobes well, even with large modifiers on there (7' umbrellas with additional diffuser covers are my biggest).This is my go-to light stand. If I need something tiny and lighter for a speedlight, I use a very compact Manfrotto stand. There are a few times I grab a C-stand with boom arm. But for 95% of what I shoot, if I'm adding lighting, it's on this stand, the 1004BAC.

Ottimo prodotto, robusto, stabile e maneggevole

Un peu plus lourd que ce à quoi je m'attendais.Une des pattes a lâché après quelques utilisations seulement. C'est le troisième trépied Manfrotto qui me fait ça...

C’est très solide mais plutôt lourd !

La construcción es increíble.... pero viene solo en bolsa de plástico .... debería venir con una mochila para su transporte