Manfrotto Master Lighting Stand, Aluminium, Air Cushioned, Black

The Manfrotto Master Lighting Stand is a durable and robust lighting stand designed for photographers and videographers who need reliable support for their lighting gear. The stand can support equipment weighing up to 9 kilograms, accommodating a variety of lights and accessories. A generous extension capability that reaches up to 366 centimeters (approximately 144 inches), ensuring that lights can be positioned at a high elevation for broad coverage or specific lighting effects. Its 124cm minimum height allows the stand to be used effectively in situations where lower lighting positions are required. Although not as compact as smaller stands, the stand still offers a reasonable folded length of 107cm folded length for easier transport and storage. Quick and convenient height adjustment is possible due to twist lock mechanism, which also secure each section firmly in place once set. Weighing in at 2.4 kilograms, this stand is heavier than ultra-lightweight options, but it remains manageable for most professional needs. The design includes three risers within four sections, giving more precise control over the height while maintaining a compact form when folded. The standard  5/8" stud size with a compatible 1/4"-20 tip supports a broad range of lighting equipment and accessories. The wide footprint provides enhanced stability to counterbalance heavier loads and prevent tipping, essential for safety and confidence when using the stand, especially at maximum height.

The Manfrotto Master Lighting Stand is an investment for professionals seeking a heavy-duty, air-cushioned stand that can safely support significant weight. Its construction, height range, and stability features make it an excellent choice for those willing to carry a bit of extra weight for added peace of mind and who need the versatility to handle a wide range of lighting setups. Its quality and features are aimed at professionals who demand reliability and safety for their expensive lighting equipment.

Product Features in Detail

Master Lighting Stand, Aluminium, Air Cushioned, Black
Transportable and compact, the Master Stand is an innovative must-have. Made from reliable and lightweight aluminium, it won’t weigh you down and is sturdy enough to support up to 9kg.

Featuring Manfrotto’s innovative quick stack system, the stand can be purchased individually or as a set of three (1004BAC-3) Making it the ideal choice for any professional looking to support equipment such as Studio Lighting, LED lights and a large array of studio equipment and photography accessories in the studio or on location.

Practical as well as clever, its compact design easily fits into your bag so you’ll always be ready for those demanding outdoor shoots. Slot everything neatly into a more compact case to keep things neat at the studio.

The Master Stand has 4 sections with 3 risers, giving you complete precision. It features air cushioning so you can work quickly without worrying about catching your fingers or your gear becoming damaged from accidental release of the riser. The wide footprint opens up to 107cms to keep your shots steady even on rougher grounds. It also comes with standard and easily compatible attachments, including a 16mm (5/8”) male top stud, and a 9.5mm (3/8”) or 6.4mm (1/4”) thread. Its impressive height range of 124cm to 366cms allows you to raise your lighting equipment to new heights!

Stability
The extra-wide footprint ensures the stand remains stable even with heavy loads, critical when working in busy environments or with expensive gear.

Versatile Height Range
The broad range from 124cm to 366cm offers flexibility for various lighting techniques and scenarios.

Air Cushioned
This feature provides additional safety by preventing a sudden drop of the risers, which can prevent damage to the equipment and reduce the risk of injury during adjustments.

Durable Construction
Built with the renowned Manfrotto quality, this aluminum stand is both lightweight and sturdy, ensuring long-lasting performance in demanding conditions.

Convenient Set-Up and Portability
While relatively heavy for a light stand, twist lock releases allow for quick adjustments, and the stand's folded length makes it portable enough for on-location shoots.