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This aluminum Nano stand is a perfect addition to your studio and great for many applications . The 5 sections, 4 risers design gives this an perfect balance between compact size and great useable height. Attachment (top): type 19 + adapter art. 015; closed length: 18.90 in.; color: black; column cross-section: round; column tube diameter: 25.22.19.16.13mm.; footprint - maximum diameter: 39.37 in.; leg cross-section: rectangular.; load capacity: 3.31 lbs.; material: aluminum; maximum height: 74.80 in.; minimum height: 19.29 in.; 4 risers, 5 sections; stand leg size: 15x5mm.; weight: 2.05 lbs. This replaces the Manfrotto 001B.
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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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I have plenty of lightstands.. ground level, 1.5 ft, 6 foot stands, 8 feet, 10, feet, 13 feet.. but they all have a problem (at least the 6+ foot ones) - they're big, bulky and heavy. A 6 foot stand can easily be 3 1/2 feet and 5 lbs when folded up.
Not a problem if you're setting it up in 1 location, but if you plan to carry it around for even a few hours, it's a big pain (besides the weight and odd-bulk that won't attach do anything, you'll often hit stuff with it or bang it around). That's where the 5001B nano stand is perfect!
The stand folds down to about 18 inches long, about 4-5 inches thick (because of the legs) and about 2 pounds. At this size, it can attach to most camera bags/backpacks.
It unfolds quickly but can be a bit confusing at first (it unfolds in a way other than most lightstands). It uses 5 locking screws (one for the legs, 4 for the height).
The tip is a 3/8" thread, but it comes with a Manfrotto 3/8" to 1/4" adapter of high quality ( Manfrotto 015 1/4-Inch-20 Male 20mm Long to 3/8-Inch Female Adapter - Replaces 3358 ) a great piece which will work on all 3/8" threads to convert it to 1/4". Note that it does not include any type of "coldshoe" for speedlights (you need to supply your own).
The legs are very thin (about 1/4" by 1/2" and maybe 16" long), these are not rounded legs like most stands. There are rubber tips on the ends (to prevent sliding, I'm guessing).
When fully extended, it is quite wobbly. I use it for camera-mounted Speedlights and for that it works great. I don't know if I'd put a studio strobe on it.
Any type of accessories like Umbrellas will turn it into a sail - with the stand being so light, a gust of wind can blow it over. Fortunately it does seem to have a good center of gravity.. while it does wobbly even just standing up by itself, it surprisingly doesn't tip easily. Even trying to tip it to test durability, it bounces back in place. With that said, I'd still recommend a sandbag or some type of weights (camera bag?) if used outdoors.
Paintjob is nice and doesn't seem to chip (some of my cheaper lightstands will peel the second it's rubbed against something).
The problem is the price - at 50-60 bucks, it's pricey for a 6 foot stand (one that you probably won't even want to use at 6 feet because it's so wobbly). For the same price, you can get multiple very-good 6, 8, 10 or even 13 foot stands (including air cushioning). With that said though, you can buy 3 of the 10 foot stands and if they're each 5-8 lbs and 4 1/2 feet long, they won't fix the problem that this stand will..
For that, I highly recommend it for those needing a PORTABLE / Compact stand. If you just need a stand for a studio or around the house, there are much better options.
Not a problem if you're setting it up in 1 location, but if you plan to carry it around for even a few hours, it's a big pain (besides the weight and odd-bulk that won't attach do anything, you'll often hit stuff with it or bang it around). That's where the 5001B nano stand is perfect!
The stand folds down to about 18 inches long, about 4-5 inches thick (because of the legs) and about 2 pounds. At this size, it can attach to most camera bags/backpacks.
It unfolds quickly but can be a bit confusing at first (it unfolds in a way other than most lightstands). It uses 5 locking screws (one for the legs, 4 for the height).
The tip is a 3/8" thread, but it comes with a Manfrotto 3/8" to 1/4" adapter of high quality ( Manfrotto 015 1/4-Inch-20 Male 20mm Long to 3/8-Inch Female Adapter - Replaces 3358 ) a great piece which will work on all 3/8" threads to convert it to 1/4". Note that it does not include any type of "coldshoe" for speedlights (you need to supply your own).
The legs are very thin (about 1/4" by 1/2" and maybe 16" long), these are not rounded legs like most stands. There are rubber tips on the ends (to prevent sliding, I'm guessing).
When fully extended, it is quite wobbly. I use it for camera-mounted Speedlights and for that it works great. I don't know if I'd put a studio strobe on it.
Any type of accessories like Umbrellas will turn it into a sail - with the stand being so light, a gust of wind can blow it over. Fortunately it does seem to have a good center of gravity.. while it does wobbly even just standing up by itself, it surprisingly doesn't tip easily. Even trying to tip it to test durability, it bounces back in place. With that said, I'd still recommend a sandbag or some type of weights (camera bag?) if used outdoors.
Paintjob is nice and doesn't seem to chip (some of my cheaper lightstands will peel the second it's rubbed against something).
The problem is the price - at 50-60 bucks, it's pricey for a 6 foot stand (one that you probably won't even want to use at 6 feet because it's so wobbly). For the same price, you can get multiple very-good 6, 8, 10 or even 13 foot stands (including air cushioning). With that said though, you can buy 3 of the 10 foot stands and if they're each 5-8 lbs and 4 1/2 feet long, they won't fix the problem that this stand will..
For that, I highly recommend it for those needing a PORTABLE / Compact stand. If you just need a stand for a studio or around the house, there are much better options.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Klaus
Amazon Verified Purchase
It's a bit silly how hard it is to get information about the height of this stand.
19 inches - folded storage length
19.3 inches - minimum height
72 inches - fully extended risers, with the legs splayed out at maximum 39" diameter circle, meaning parallel to and lying on the ground for greatest stability.
84 inches - fully extended risers, with the legs at roughly 45 degree angle with the ground, 26" diameter circle, usable with care (flash with umbrella hovering over one of the legs, no wind)
89 inches - absolute maximum height with legs set at minimum splay 14" diameter circle, extremely unstable and inadvisable, but will hold a flash indoors if no perturbations
So in summary, maximum usable height about 7 feet, maximum height with maximum stability 6 feet.
The five riser sections are well constructed and unexpectedly sturdy. The weakness is in the folding legs. They are not circular, but rather flat sections roughly 19" long, 9/16" wide, and 3/16" thick. Due to the small thickness and location of the rivets close to one end of the legs, this becomes a design for a tuning fork. The stand wobbles easily and is highly susceptible to torsion. It does no good to have a strong body (riser sections) and weak legs. Manfrotto should have allocated more of the weight/size budget to the legs, even at the expense of the body. Users typically have problems with stands wobbling and falling over, not with riser sections fracturing or buckling from stress. They flubbed the design.
It wouldn't have killed Manfrotto to include a cheap nylon bag for something meant for compact portability.
19 inches - folded storage length
19.3 inches - minimum height
72 inches - fully extended risers, with the legs splayed out at maximum 39" diameter circle, meaning parallel to and lying on the ground for greatest stability.
84 inches - fully extended risers, with the legs at roughly 45 degree angle with the ground, 26" diameter circle, usable with care (flash with umbrella hovering over one of the legs, no wind)
89 inches - absolute maximum height with legs set at minimum splay 14" diameter circle, extremely unstable and inadvisable, but will hold a flash indoors if no perturbations
So in summary, maximum usable height about 7 feet, maximum height with maximum stability 6 feet.
The five riser sections are well constructed and unexpectedly sturdy. The weakness is in the folding legs. They are not circular, but rather flat sections roughly 19" long, 9/16" wide, and 3/16" thick. Due to the small thickness and location of the rivets close to one end of the legs, this becomes a design for a tuning fork. The stand wobbles easily and is highly susceptible to torsion. It does no good to have a strong body (riser sections) and weak legs. Manfrotto should have allocated more of the weight/size budget to the legs, even at the expense of the body. Users typically have problems with stands wobbling and falling over, not with riser sections fracturing or buckling from stress. They flubbed the design.
It wouldn't have killed Manfrotto to include a cheap nylon bag for something meant for compact portability.
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By D. Bradshaw
Amazon Verified Purchase
This is EXTREMELY well made, and very small and light. However, it's also so small and light that anything you put up top should be similarly light... As it waves and flexes from side-to-side.
Great for someone who is size-conscious, but not recommended for holding umbrellas in a breeze...
Great for someone who is size-conscious, but not recommended for holding umbrellas in a breeze...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really easy to transport and set up
This is a great, light-weight stand. I use it for my SB-600 flash and have never had a problem with it. But I don't shoot in high winds. Read more
Published 21 hours ago by A.M.W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty awesome - It's light and sturdy for it's weight
Pretty awesome - It's light and sturdy for it's weight. It's not a heavy stand, however enough to hold whatever light modifier and a flash without any issues.
Published 13 days ago by Danny Chong
5.0 out of 5 stars
My new favorite
I photograph newborns and small children so I needed a stand that was low to the ground, sturdy and packs small and light. Read more
Published 20 days ago by J. DUSZAK
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Sturdy & easy to use
I have used this in the field several times with the manfrotto reflector holder. It seems to be well made, sturdy and easy to use. Read more
Published 26 days ago by April
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great lightstands
This is a great size. I wasn't aware that they made them taller then the previous model. I thought I was getting the same size. Really compact and easy to move around. Read more
Published 26 days ago by James Conner
4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid stand
Solid but light. East to change positions. Compact fold up. Would be more useful with carrying case. Option of light socket would expand usefulness.
Published 2 months ago by Alfred DiMaio
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a tall stand!
I bought this as a possible super-light mic stand. It will do this, and it's very light. The legs are rather long for my particular use, but this was *not* what it was designed... Read more
Published 3 months ago by ArtDeco
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice, lightweight and sturdy
Given how light and compact these are, I think they're pretty sturdy. They certainly work well for my boom & mic, as well as my 508 LED light. Read more
Published 3 months ago by H. Massey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very compact stand
Bought this since I have to travel light with specific camera gear overseas. The nice stands I already had were too long and would have required a second bag on the plane. Read more
Published 3 months ago by R. Shaw
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best light stand I have had.
I have had some pretty cheap light stands in the 7 years I have been a photographer. So I decided I was done getting cheap stands and invested in this product. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tyler
