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Manfrotto 1004BAC 144" Air Cushioned Aluminum Master Light Stand with 4 Sections & 3 Risers, Black

SKU: BG1004BAC MFR: 1004BAC
$179.95
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Key Features

  • This Manfrotto light stand's air cushioning protects your valuable lighting equipment!
  • Achieve the perfect shot with this adjustable light stand, reaching up to 144 inches.
  • Weighing only 6-7 lbs, this portable light stand is perfect for on-location photography.
  • Its sturdy aluminum construction supports 17.1 to 19 lbs, ensuring stable support.
  • The 5/8" stud with 1/4" & 3/8" thread offers versatile mounting options for your gear.
  • This durable Manfrotto master light stand collapses to 41-42" for easy transport.
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Ovidiu G : What does "Extra wide 160cm footprint for complete stability" mean?
Kelly W : Can casters be put on these stands?Giff H : No, but I am sure something could be rigged upANDREW R : The manufacturer does not explicitly indicate a matching caster set for this model.
Armenia D : can i use this for my gopro and iphone?Mike S : Sure you could, with the proper head and shoe on the top. I wouldn't think you'd need to weigh it down with just an iPhone and GoPro.WILLIAM R : With the right adapter or clamp i'm sure you could, but it is a very large stand for that purpose. Do you need to put your gopro or iphone 12+ feet high?doug b : you can get the necessary adapters for about $15 for iphone or goprodoug b : this stand has standard screw mounts. you would need adapters which i have seen for gopro. i haven’t seen any for iphone, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist.

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Review Summary

2024-12-05T09:08:09

Rated 2 out of 5

Manfrotto 1004 light stand

Height is good, construction is ok, after some days air system get stuck, livers work last longer, price is high.

Abid M.

2023-06-21T12:35:19

Rated 5 out of 5

light, compact and steady.

very light and steady. the ability to store and transport with another 1004BAC since they essentially snap together is wonderful. very secure and easy to set up the base with no complex maneuvers or knobs. very mpressed at how solid these stands are despite their light weight.

Gordon L.

2021-06-30T08:47:24

Rated 4 out of 5

Adorama Manhattan saves the day

broke 2nd time i used it wihtin 14 days - took it to adorama and was going to be a difficult to exchange it without the original box. Adorama (Manhattan) had someone on site to help repair the broken part and it's like new again!

MIRANDA S.

2021-05-27T12:32:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Light Stand I Own

Am very pleased with how light and sturdy the stand is. I use a GODOX DP800III on it and have no worries about it toppling over. Setup and breakdown is a breeze and it connects to other Manfrotto light stands in the same series! I also found that wrapping a 10lb ankle weight in the center works like a charm.

MICHAEL V.

2021-01-12T13:14:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome stands for professional filmmakers

I love these stands. I have many of them and I will continue buying them whenever I have a need for more light stands. They are solid and easy to setup and use. The biggest appeal about this stand is how it folds flat and attaches to other 1004BAC stands. I use the Manfrotto LBAG and can fit three of these stands in one bag. Between this stand and the smaller version, I have three light stand bags for all 9 light stands. These take up so little space when traveling to a shoot or storing them. Unless something better comes along, this will forever be my light stand of choice.

Hongxian H.

2020-11-24T21:26:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Light stands in my collection.

Excellent build quality, sturdy but lightweight, I love the stacking feature. A joy to pack up and travel without the clumsiness of traditional stands. Stack two or more together and they stand on their own with a small footprint. I plan on buying two more to add to the two I have now.

erskine i.

2020-11-14T13:26:54

Rated 5 out of 5

It's Manfrotto, so you know what to expect. My Unique Needs

I am a pro in the photo video field for about 13 years independent. I need lots of stands for microphones, monolights, strobes, and LED/COB lights. This light stand is one of the best light stands ever made. Yes, its manfrotto, yes it's durable, stylish and easy to use. What makes this stand different from any stand like it on the market (for me) is 3 main things: Durability, easy on the hands, and spare parts are sold to replace things that wear and break. I'm used to using things till the wheels fall off, and this stand has a "Manfrotto Spare Parts" store that can always be useful. It also breaks down easy and connects to other stands like it. That extra space may not seem like much, but with stands that get very high (like this one), you can use that space for lots of stands. This saves time, energy, space and stress in a demanding profession.

Devyn E.

2020-09-03T19:57:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Stands

I bought these about 3 years ago and they are still the best for my OCF!! They are easy to carry, set up and break down as well.

SWEET C.

2020-08-13T04:01:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Manfrotto 1004BAC 144" Air Cushioned Aluminum Master Light Stand

This stand is lightweight and easy to set up and move around our sets.

SANDRA A.

2020-01-29T09:01:39

Rated 3 out of 5

Nice height

I am using the stand to hold an iPad. It works great as long as the air is completely still. Even extending it only 8’-9’ in an area where hvac is running, the iPad sways in the air currents. The height is great to get over crowds if you can overlook the slight swaying.

Giff H.

2019-09-21T05:56:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Sturdiest lightstand I own

Amazing heavy duty light stand that extends up to 12 feet tall,

Danielle T.

2019-03-14T18:12:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Very nice stand

This stand works great with my softbox, umbrella, & boom

Greg F.

2019-01-04T08:37:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome lightstands!!!

I love the air-cushioning of these stands. You loosen the knob and the camera drops down slowly instead of slamming down. Highly recommended.

FERNANDO R.

2018-12-19T06:17:06

Rated 4 out of 5

Good stands

My favorite feature is how they clip together. Nice sturdy stands that can be used for back drops or lights. Easier to carry than C stands because they are lighter.

AMBER F.

2018-11-29T02:20:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Get what you pay for

Have been 100% satisfied with Manfrotto products. They're well-designed and built. Consider all the costs you incur leading up to a photo shoot - your time, cameras, lighting, studio rent or travel to an on-location, etc. and decide whether it makes sense to buy low-end light stands that are either frustrating and time-consuming to use - or worst case - fail completely during a shoot. At first blush they appear expensive, but are a good value in practice.

STEVE N.

2018-11-07T16:47:19

Rated 4 out of 5

Great if portability and weight are concerns

If you don't have the budget for c stands or can't deal with the weight, these Manfrotto stands are great and the stacking feature is great if you have multiples.

JOE E.

2018-11-07T11:44:51

Rated 5 out of 5

AWESOME STURDY LIGHTStand

Amazing built quality super sturdy. The Stacking feature is a PLUS!!! But BEWARE the locking clip can break easily

Danny H.

2018-07-12T06:23:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Impressive

This puts my other light stand to shame. I knew I would be impressed with the height it is capable in reaching, but I was immediately impressed with its heavy construction. This has some mass to it. I bought it for my AD600 flash and so I needed something sturdy. To play it safe I will get some sand bags for outside in a wind, but insides it won't be necessary. So far I have no complaints.

RONALD T.

2018-02-28T07:41:32

Rated 5 out of 5

great stands

Lost the studs for both stands during shipment. Lousy packaging as usual. went to a store in LA to get the studs they lost and paid for them.

JESSE H.

2018-01-09T20:59:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

I like the fact that these ligh stands stack.

Zvi K.

2018-01-08T07:32:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Stand!

Having recently acquired an XPLOR 600 my lightweight stands wouldn't hold the strobe confidently. So I started looking for a heavier duty stand that could hold the strobe with some more confidence. This stand worked out great. The XPLOR 600 mounts to it easily and I don't worry about the stand falling over with the heavy strobe mounted to it. Very happy with the stand.

JEFFREY T.

2017-11-23T07:55:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Beefier than I expected

I was looking for a replacement for one of my many cheap, small stands that I use for real estate. I bought this one for the height, ability to lock stands together, and the overall ratings, but to be honest its a bit bulkier than I wanted. It's more of a studio stand than something I'd use on location. Next time I'll do more research and get something smaller and lighter for location work. Very solid, well build stand that's very easy to use.

JOSEPH A.

2017-07-05T09:50:58

Rated 5 out of 5

sturdy and convenient

these stands are some off the most compact yet sturidest I've ever used. The locking/stacking feature iS SO HANDY when traveling to a location ( in my case, weddings) Highly reccommended !!!!

ROBERT N.

2017-02-11T08:02:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Great stand

I own this stand and a 1005. These two models will clip together for storage. Only differences are the additional section in the 1004 and the removeable stud in the 1005. The stud can also be oriented horizontal in the 1005 if that matters to you. Both stands move smoothly and lock securely. Air cushioning is very nice, though one stand is not quite as tightly damped as the other. There's an allen screw in the clamps that looks like it might adjust the air valving, but I haven't messed with it yet. I've had both for ~ 3 months with light use. No issues yet and these are at the top of my list for future stand purchases. Only way these could get better is if all the models in this series would stack together, but some of the smaller models have smaller foot spreads so I'm assuming the plates won't line up when collapsed. Highly recommended.

steve Y.

2016-12-07T10:30:29

Rated 5 out of 5

My 'Go To' Light Stand

I use four of these every time I set up indoors to do a team photo shoot. Two of them get extended to full 12.5' height with Photogenic 2500 monolights. Large heavy hardware and these stands deal with it with no issues.

WILLIAM R.

2016-11-21T17:51:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing quality again by manfrotto

I am all about quality. I need something that isn't going to break on me and feels heavy duty. Manfrotto does it again with this stand. I use a PCB large octabox with it and this just feels so durable. I would definitely recommend. To be honest though, it's not going to be for traveling a lot as it is quite clumsy to carry around specially if you have to be carrying around other stuff Too. Other than that, I give it 5 stars.

Abiel C.

2016-10-13T08:38:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it.

You can't go wrong with this. Well made, easy to set up and tare down and transport. Another fine product by Manfrotto.

Robert F.

2016-06-22T16:14:38

Rated 5 out of 5

manfrotto quality

This stand has good height, sturdiness and compact flat storage .Everything Manfrotto has yet to dissapoint.. I plan on getting more. If you want quality and good design this is it.

PAUL A.

2016-04-04T12:34:25

Rated 5 out of 5

As advertised

I really love this product. I use these stands with Profoto B1 stobes, an assortment of small & large Profoto soft boxes without any fear of the stand tumbling over. I highly recommend these stands.

JOHNNY H.

2016-03-30T08:31:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome, rugged light stand!

I needed a heavy duty light stand for my Profoto B1s. This stand is perfect. Love the air cushioned dampening when lowering it so it protects the load from just collapsing freely. Rugged construction, great height & solid at high extension. The flat fold-up base and the way it stacks together with other same model stands is a nice space saving feature. All-in-all, a very capable, professional light stand!

KEITH B.

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Manfrotto 1004BAC Air Cushioned Master Light Stand Specifications

General

General

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  • Light Stand Type

    Air Cushioned Stands

  • Load Capacity

    17.1 to 19 lbs.

  • Closed Length

    41 to 42"

  • Leg Shape

    Round

  • Air Cushioned

    Yes

  • Finish

    Black

  • Wheels

    No

  • Mounting Type

    5/8" Stud w/1/4" & 3/8" Thread to Male

Physical Details

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  • Material

    Aluminium

  • Stand Weight

    6 to 7 lbs.

  • UPC Code

    719821301530

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Load Capacity19.1 to 25 lbs.19.1 to 25 lbs.10.1 to 11 lbs.
Kit StyleBaseBaseBase
Closed Length41 to 42"33 to 34"23 to 24"
Light Stand TypeAir Cushioned StandsAir Cushioned StandsAir Cushioned Stands
Maximum Height12'9'6'
Mounting Type5/8" Stud w/1/4" & 3/8" Thread to Male1/4" Stud5/8" Stud
Stand Weight6 to 7 lbs.2 to 3 lbs.2 to 3 lbs.
WheelsNoNoNo

About Manfrotto 1004BAC Air Cushioned Master Light Stand

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great stand

By steve Y.

I own this stand and a 1005. These two models will clip together for storage. Only differences are the additional section in the 1004 and the removeable stud in the 1005. The stud can also be oriented horizontal in the 1005 if that matters to you. Both stands move smoothly and lock securely. Air cushioning is very nice, though one stand is not quite as tightly damped as the other. There's an allen screw in the clamps that looks like it might adjust the air valving, but I haven't messed with...

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As advertised

By JOHNNY H.

I really love this product. I use these stands with Profoto B1 stobes, an assortment of small & large Profoto soft boxes without any fear of the stand tumbling over. I highly recommend these stands.

Under the spotlight of professional photography and filmmaking, the Manfrotto 1004BAC 144" Air Cushioned Aluminum Master Light Stand emerges as a beacon of innovation and efficiency. This 12-foot light stand, meticulously crafted from durable aluminum, is more than just a tool - it's a testament to Manfrotto's unwavering commitment to quality and ingenuity.

The standout feature of this master light stand is the Quick Stack System (QSS), a revolutionary design that allows you to fold the stand flat and clip multiple stands together for seamless storage and transport. This space-saving feature is a boon for busy studios and on-the-go photographers alike, making the Manfrotto Alu Master an essential addition to any professional equipment lineup.

At the heart of the Alu Master Light Stand is a 5/8" (16mm) "Baby" stud, complemented by a 1/4"-20 screw and a 3/8"-16 screw. But what truly sets this stand apart is its meticulous air cushioning system. This innovative feature ensures a smooth, controlled descent of your lighting equipment, eliminating the risk of sudden drops and potential damage.

Designed for robust stability, the Alu Master Light Stand boasts pressure die-cast aluminum locking collars and a double-braced leg base. This combination of strength and stability makes it a reliable partner for any project, ensuring your lighting setup remains secure and steady.

The Manfrotto 1004BAC 144" Air Cushioned Aluminum Master Light Stand is a shining example of the Manfrotto legacy. Its lightweight yet sturdy design, coupled with its compact, portable nature, makes it an indispensable tool for lighting enthusiasts. With the patented QSS, transporting and storing your light stands has never been easier or more efficient.

The Manfrotto Alu Master isn't just a product - it's a promise of quality, innovation, and trust. Illuminate your passion, let your creativity shine, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with using a product from a trusted leader in the industry.

Manfrotto 1004BAC Air Cushioned Master Light Stand Features

  • Quick Stack System: With the patented Quick Stack System (QSS), portability is the key feature. Clip the stands together and save a lot of room in the studio, or carry them in a compact case to easily bring them with you for outdoor shooting.
  • Stacking System Leg Lock: A stronger and more ergonomic handle makes it easier/assists to secure stands into the operating position.
  • Locking Device: Push on the locking device and detach one stand, for quick usage
  • Attachment: A 3/8'' screw top female to 1/4" adapter male (015), allows you to connect additional accessories.
  • Riser Lock Handle: A bi-injection casting provides the photographer with a better ergonomic grip
  • Quality and Reliability Tests: All the structural components are engineered using the FEM analysis. The FEM (Finite Element Method) permits simulation of external forces in different applications to calculate the resulting stress on the component.

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months for parts and 24 months for labor.

Key Features

  • This Manfrotto light stand's air cushioning protects your valuable lighting equipment!
  • Achieve the perfect shot with this adjustable light stand, reaching up to 144 inches.
  • Weighing only 6-7 lbs, this portable light stand is perfect for on-location photography.
  • Its sturdy aluminum construction supports 17.1 to 19 lbs, ensuring stable support.
  • The 5/8" stud with 1/4" & 3/8" thread offers versatile mounting options for your gear.
  • This durable Manfrotto master light stand collapses to 41-42" for easy transport.

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  • Manfrotto 2 Year Warranty (Additional 3 Years with Online Registration)