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

2024-12-05T09:08:09

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SANDRA A.

2020-01-29T09:01:39

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

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

Danielle T.

2019-03-14T18:12:02

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

Greg F.

2019-01-04T08:37:26

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I like the fact that these ligh stands stack.

Zvi K.

2018-01-08T07:32:34

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.