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Manfrotto Boom Stand 420 (Black Anodized), 3-Section Stand Convertible to Double Extension Boom and Stand, with Sand Bag (#3397B)

3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 220 ratings
Price: $276.95
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  • A great way to improve your lighting for product and portrait photography.
  • Sandbag included.
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3.9 out of 5 stars
220 global ratings

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Customers like the build quality, functionality, and value of the product. They mention it's well-built, works well, and is definitely worth the price. Some are satisfied with its ease of use, portability, and versatility. However, some customers have reported missing parts.

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28 customers mention "Build quality"25 positive3 negative

Customers like the build quality of the product. They mention it's well-built, has solid joints, and the metal tubing seems to have a good heft. The tensioning mechanisms have a really solid feel, and they love the friction. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and value of the light stand.

"...Every time I go to set it up it takes seconds and is very sturdy. The product is holding up well...." Read more

"...The release and tensioning mechanisms have a really solid feel, and I love the friction bars top and bottom for moving and securing the legs into..." Read more

"...The 2 with all the pieces work great! They’re sturdy and fairly lightweight. I’m excited to have a versatile stand that doubles as a boom...." Read more

"...As far as quality it feels like a good quality stand but can’t really say since I couldn’t really use it." Read more

11 customers mention "Functionality"11 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the functionality of the product. They mention it works well and is a great product.

"...for the unit itself, I've used it only a couple of times, but it works like a charm...." Read more

"...and for some back lighting depending on the situation, and it works excellently...." Read more

"...Completely unusable without these pieces.The 2 with all the pieces work great! They’re sturdy and fairly lightweight...." Read more

"...Works well but you'll need that sandbag with shot in in if you have anything very heavy on the boom...." Read more

11 customers mention "Value for money"8 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of the product. They mention it's definitely worth the price.

"...The price dropped between orders, so I’d say they’re worth the price...." Read more

"...All in all, a great stand for the money.If you have hot lights that weigh much, or need 10' then it's Matthews time." Read more

"...Now that I have used the stand a few times I think it is overpriced version of a basic boom light stand that you can get for a 1/3 of the price new..." Read more

"Like others who have commented, I think the stand is a really good stand for the price...." Read more

6 customers mention "Stand size"6 positive0 negative

Customers like the stand size of the product. They mention it's great for a fixed studio or lighting in the field. Some say it's a nice addition to the studio and a staple for any photographer.

"...This makes it great for a fixed studio or for lighting in the field. Great item by a solid accessory company." Read more

"...Up a mountain and in the beach. It's great in the studio, too. Ha! This stand is a staple for any photographer." Read more

"Yes, maybe a bit pricey, but this is the best stand in my bag. You can use it as a standard light stand or as a boom...." Read more

"Great light stand. Solid build at the right price.We use this for every interview set up we do. Great stand." Read more

5 customers mention "Ease of use"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the product easy to use. They mention it's easier and faster to set up than using a C-stand and audio. Customers also appreciate the build quality, saying no shortcuts were taken.

"...Every time I go to set it up it takes seconds and is very sturdy. The product is holding up well...." Read more

"...I also use these as a mic booms and it's easier and faster to set up than using a c-stand and audio boom arm...." Read more

"...The build quality is awesome. No shortcuts were taken, although some people have complained about the lack of air cushion, but I'm not a fan of that..." Read more

"Sets up in seconds and very well built. I couldn't imagine a shoot without it. I considering buying another just to have around." Read more

5 customers mention "Portable"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the product portable. They mention it's sturdy, lightweight, and a great compact boom stand.

"...The 2 with all the pieces work great! They’re sturdy and fairly lightweight. I’m excited to have a versatile stand that doubles as a boom...." Read more

"...Aside from the weight of the bag, this item is also highly portable and wont take up much more room than a sturdy tripod in you lighting bag...." Read more

"...with the boom 'hiding' in the risers until needed makes it a great compact boom stand...." Read more

"...It's has the Manfrotto quality I come to expect and it was very portable. The sand bag is the perfect size for controlling the boom arm...." Read more

5 customers mention "Versatility"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the versatility of the product. They say it's the most versatile light stand there is, mentioning its steel big brother Avenger.

"The most versatile light stand there is (besides its steel big brother Avenger). If the boom is left vertical, it's a sturdy 12'-9" light stand...." Read more

"...It's very versatile. It's also very big. I use a C-stand case to carry these around because they're still very long when collapsed." Read more

"very sturdy...love the versatility...when extended as a light stand that thing is really up there!!!...perfect for large light modifers...you'll..." Read more

"Versatile and a good value, not perfect...." Read more

12 customers mention "Missing parts"3 positive9 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the missing parts of the camera accessory. They mention that only two arrived with all the pieces. Some say the product is incomplete and unusable without the sandbag and top stud.

"...I received the product on time, but it was missing some key pieces and looked like a used unit...." Read more

"...A few were missing the sandbag and top stud. Completely unusable without these pieces.The 2 with all the pieces work great!..." Read more

"...Sandbag included is quite handy and well constructed as well as the rest of unit...." Read more

"...The first one I ordered was missing several parts. Now comes what is great about Amazon...." Read more

Versatile and a good value, not perfect.
3 out of 5 stars
Versatile and a good value, not perfect.
This can be a good stand and I think it will work well for me. I experienced shipping issues and have no idea what is going on with quality control on this unit. The first one I ordered was missing several parts. Now comes what is great about Amazon. I entered a request for exchange and the replacement was on its way before the UPS man picked up the first one the next day. Within two days I had a replacement. Now the bad news. The second one (as with the first one) still did not include the very necessary adjustment lever that tightens the boom arm when extended. I needed to use it and was frustrated so I went to a big box store and purchased a replacement knob for a lawn mower handle and made it work. What is going on here? Two in a row with the lever missing? At least the second one had only one missing part. This is a nice stand but be prepared for some nimble adjustments to balance the counter weighting to match the light. With the Flash Point Cool Light I had to add more sand bags to balance. Tightening the adjustment lever does little more than preventing the boom from sliding. Will not hold the weight. See my photos.
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James Gallagher
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2012
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UPDATE: 7/22/2014: After using this product for 2 years I have no complaints. Every time I go to set it up it takes seconds and is very sturdy. The product is holding up well. I just wish I could afford two more of these. :-)
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First, hats off to Amazon for their customer service. I received the product on time, but it was missing some key pieces and looked like a used unit. I asked for a replacement and I promptly sent back the unit in question. Two days later the replacement arrived (nice!), in great shape and with all of the pieces. (I also then realized that the first unit was missing Manfrotto documentation, something that the second unit did have).

As for the unit itself, I've used it only a couple of times, but it works like a charm. It's exactly what I wanted to complete my three-point lighting system (a relatively cheap system that I pieced together).

The one negative is the counterweight bag. I don't like the way it's constructed/arranged. It seems odd to have a hook that hangs the bag vertical, but then have horizontal oriented pockets on the bag. It's not a big deal, just something I noticed. I'll likely get some small weights and stuff them in there.

Overall, another great Manfrotto product.
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M. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars so I would only recommend it for light duty use
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2016
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This is a very well made light duty boom! I use this for a hair light and for some back lighting depending on the situation, and it works excellently. I only use it with a small-medium soft box and a speedlight using an S-type mount and it works well for that. This setup does seem to be on the verge of it's abilities with this setup at max extension however, so I would only recommend it for light duty use. As far as the stand quality itself, this is the best stand I own as far as feel (and I have several other Manfrotto compact stands). The release and tensioning mechanisms have a really solid feel, and I love the friction bars top and bottom for moving and securing the legs into position. Both the legs and primary bar have plenty of thickness and heft to them, that I don't expect them to give out for any reason. The only weak spot on this frame is the final extension tube is fairly small and thin, and does flex some even with my light weight setup when making adjustments.

I would highly recommend this for light duty use, but I'm not sure it would hold up to heavy mono-lights in a studio. I would definitely look elsewhere for any heavier lighting combos. I imagine this boom will last me for many years to come from it's build quality though! I did opt for iron weights instead of sand for various reasons including wear. If you're into portability there are some great water bladder weight options as well!

note: I noticed some reviewers mentioned the adjustment handle was missing from the boom, mine did arrive with this item just fine, and everything was in the package needed for setup.
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Erin R
2.0 out of 5 stars This stand is great but buy it elsewhere
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2022
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I ordered a total of 6 of these stands from Amazon in 2 separate orders (3 each time). Out of the 6, only 2 arrived with all the pieces. I tried to call Manfrotto to request the missing pieces (as suggested by Amazon). They told me there was nothing they could do because I ordered it from a third-party (aka Amazon).

All 3 of the 4 were missing the main lever. A few were missing the sandbag and top stud. Completely unusable without these pieces.

The 2 with all the pieces work great! They’re sturdy and fairly lightweight. I’m excited to have a versatile stand that doubles as a boom. The price dropped between orders, so I’d say they’re worth the price. But seriously order it somewhere else if you want a guarantee of getting a whole product.
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Makeup by Jen
3.0 out of 5 stars Arrived incomplete/missing pieces.
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020
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Order arrived incomplete missing sandbag and piece “F” which makes the whole boom stand work. I had to return it and now I’m waiting for a new one. As far as quality it feels like a good quality stand but can’t really say since I couldn’t really use it.
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Francis C. Mcmains III
5.0 out of 5 stars Manfroto Makes Solid Gear, This is No Excpetion
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2011
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There are plenty of brands of lighting stands and rigging on the market, but Manfroto stands out because of the quality of its construction. They make rugged stuff and this boom is no exception. The set up takes a little head scratching but it is not hard once you figure it out. All the joints are solid and the metal tubing seems to have a good heft to it.

I'd make sure to put the sand or other filler you might use in the sandbag counter-weight into ziplock bags before I put them in the provided item but that is about the only additional thing you will need to get lights up and running above your subject. Aside from the weight of the bag, this item is also highly portable and wont take up much more room than a sturdy tripod in you lighting bag. This makes it great for a fixed studio or for lighting in the field. Great item by a solid accessory company.
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David P
4.0 out of 5 stars two great tastes that taste great together
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2012
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It's a light stand and a boom stand in one - I have no use for microphones in photography but the boom part is good for hair lights, it also is great when I use soft boxes etc. Sandbag included is quite handy and well constructed as well as the rest of unit. It's Manfrotto - they're known for quality goods and this unit is no exception. My only bad experience was in the shipping, the first time around it was rec'd in beat up shape (the box had been opened and taped back up again and the unit was completely out of its plastic sleeve) and without the brass spindle which is necessary for light use. I contacted amazon and they had to send out another unit (instead of just sending the brass spindle) which also came in pretty ratty shape (once again the box had been torn and beat up and the unit was out of its sleeve) but at least it had the spindle.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The only stands you need
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2015
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The most versatile light stand there is (besides its steel big brother Avenger). If the boom is left vertical, it's a sturdy 12'-9" light stand. With the combi boom, it gets the hair light right where it should be and off camera. I also use these as a mic booms and it's easier and faster to set up than using a c-stand and audio boom arm. Only wish it was slightly shorter collapsed as its 45 inches doesn't fit in standard 42 inch cases.
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Neda Jaramillo
1.0 out of 5 stars La estructura no es estable
Reviewed in Mexico on January 9, 2020
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La estructura se dobla, es muy blanda
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Gary L. Harrold
5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful piece of kit
Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2019
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We have one and use it a lot. Decided on purchasing another, best value through Amazon.
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Anthony Palmer
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT PRODUCT
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2019
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This stand works so well and us very well built. I use it for interviews and the boom reach and height are really good. Excellent design and makes set ups really quick.
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らすかる
5.0 out of 5 stars アウトレット品を購入したが、部品が欠品だった
Reviewed in Japan on July 2, 2024
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以前から欲しいなと思っていたが、アウトレットで安く出ていたので購入。商品説明では箱の損傷があるとのこと。外箱など気にしないので購入してみた。

届いてみるとかなり細長い大きな箱だったが、質の悪い段ボールであちこち潰れていたので長期間売れ残った品物のようだ。開けてみるとビニールに包まれただけの梱包であとは説明書が二枚入っていた。ブームアームまでの高さはせいぜい１８０センチ前後で結構低いなと思う。９キロまで載せられるとのことだが、垂直の状態でも９キロは無理そうだ。せいぜい５キロ前後ではないかと思う。４メートルまで伸ばすことはまずないので途中まで伸ばして乗せる分にはそこそこの重さには耐えられるだろう。問題はブームアームの操作で、メインポールと固定が連動している。ここは分けるべきだったのではないかと思う。

で、欠品の話だが、アームを固定するためのハンドルがなくなっていた。もともとなかったのか、よくわからないが、これがないのでは話しにならない。とはいえかなり安く購入したので返品せずに部品だけでも取り寄せるかと思ったが、純正品は送料を含めて４１ドル。円安の今となってはかなり高価な部品であるし、数カ月後に届くような表示がされているのであきらめた。ネジを確認するとm8のピッチ１mmだった。ハンドルを検索してみると９００円ほどで見つかったので早速注文する。金属製で出来ており、オリジナルは樹脂のようなのでこっちのほうがいい。何しろこの部分はかなりきつく締めないとアームがグラグラで固定できないのだ。なんとか使えるようになったので良かったが、アマゾンのアウトレット品商品説明は相当いい加減である。この品物に使えるハンドルは　uxcell ハンドル M8 調整可能 クランプ レバー ラチェット メス スレッド スタッド 2個入り　というやつで、安いが使いやすい。破損した人やなくした人、欠品してた人はこれを購入すると良いと思う。品物としての評価は私のようなアマチュアには十分すぎるぐらいしっかりした品物である。アームの高さは低いが撮影では十分に使えたので問題ないと思う。モノブロックとソフトボックスで総重量５キロほどであるが、ブームアームを中途まで伸ばして使えば、あとは片側にそれなりの重さを吊り下げることでしなることもなく使えている。参考になれば幸い。
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D_A
5.0 out of 5 stars Astucieux
Reviewed in France on June 22, 2017
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Très astucieux ça permet d'avoir une girafe assez portable et un pied au même temps. Pour ma part j'ai mis des cailloux dans 2 sachet congel puis dans le sac fourni. Ceci dit à la place de transporter le tout j'ai une petite pelle et un cabas dans mon sac photo. Une fois sur place je rempli le cabas avec de la terre et je l’accroche comme contrepoids. Une fois terminé je vide et le tour est joué. :-) ATTENTION IL EST LIVRE AVEC LE SPIGOT Manfrotto 013 universel. Il y a un commentaire erronée posté sur cet article. Vous n'avez pas à l'acheter en plus.
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