Compact Light stand with 5 Section

1, These compact reflex-style stands are in quality, construction, design and function to the Bogen/Manfrotto 5001b (3373/001b) and LumoPro LP604 stands. 2, The tube sections and legs are made of Aluminium, with a total 5 sections (4 of which are risers) to make it really compact when packed away.3. The retractable legs fold in to make it one of the most compact stands of its height. At the top of stand is the standard spigot/stud, made from hardened chrome steel. 4, An ideal stand to support lighter weight kits on location (up to 2.5kgs load; note that this weight is quoted for stability purposes - where the stand is secured, for example with suitable weights, a higher load is permissible). Good quality for The ergonomic lock off knobs,using cast aluminium clamp collars instead of the usual plastic.the legs and leg braces connect to the centre column, the joint collarwith cast aluminium, again instead of plastic. use weights at the base to make the stand more stable. Martial arts training leg weights are a good choice, as are sand bags and other strobist solutions. the compact stand reveals another advantage. See the image of a normal cheap light stand next to the compact stand by way of comparison. The legs can usually lie flat to the floor.