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Comments about Adorama Adorama Boom Arm with Weight Bag & Light Stand for Studio Lights:
This stand was probably usable for 4 shoots. Then things became loose and I can't hold the posts and boom arm stretched positions because the pieces are not held tightly even when the levers are turned all the way. The screw got loose, but this is not easily fixable. Then, when you secure the clamp tightly, it slowly deforms the boom arm. That is, when you try to extend or retract the arm, there is excessive friction. I have to hit mine hard to get past those tight areas (constricted by the deformation caused by the clamp).
This stand may be okay for a barebulb head or light battery-operated flash (like Sunpak 383 super) but not good enough for any studio light head, even without a heavy diffuser attachment. I used it with Dynalite 2040 head with grids, but not very comfortably.
For anything but light amateur use, I'd suggest to skip this one and go for real boom stands.
from Los Angeles, CA on 10/28/2008
Comments about Adorama Adorama Boom Arm with Weight Bag & Light Stand for Studio Lights:
I didn't receive the one in the picture. Mine is black.
It's satisfies my needs for occasional use. The boom can be raised tall enough for adults to stand below it, and is long enough for a maximum of 2-3 people standing closely. However when being raised to the max like this, the light will shine at an angle, rather than coming straight down.
I use a very small softbox (1.5ft x 2ft) on it, with a shoe-mount flash. I already see the boom bends a little bit after I mounted the counter weight on the other side. I wouldn't recommend using a studio strobe + large softbox on it.
On the bad side, it's rather difficult to raise or lower the boom. This is because there are teeths (deep groves) on the boom mount. I have to losen it quite a bit to separate the teeth out before I can adjust it. The weight of the softbox and counterweight makes it difficult to adjust accurately.
Comments about Adorama Adorama Boom Arm with Weight Bag & Light Stand for Studio Lights:
Just received this stand this week. It is not the one pictured! The Bad- does not have a carrying bag or a counterweight! The stand I received comes with a weight bag and you will have to buy your own weight to put in it. The good it is all black, seems very heavy duty for the price and is easy to set-up. Adorama should update the image to reflect the current product!
from Vegas, Baby! Vegas! on 7/23/2008
Comments about Adorama Adorama Boom Arm with Weight Bag & Light Stand for Studio Lights:
Very useful, works well, and very versital. The only drawback is that it can be a bit difficult to change the boom arm angle.
from Reno, NV on 7/23/2008
Comments about Adorama Adorama Boom Arm with Weight Bag & Light Stand for Studio Lights:
Most of the stand is well built and sturdy. Unfortunately the legs are too lightweight for really serious work. This seems to be the weak point of most Flashpoint stands.
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from Miami on 4/2/2008
Comments about Adorama Adorama Boom Arm with Weight Bag & Light Stand for Studio Lights:
very light wight and very easy to set up the boom arm is kind of short but it is very good for a beginner like me
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from miami fl on 3/21/2008
Comments about Adorama Adorama Boom Arm with Weight Bag & Light Stand for Studio Lights:
Very easy to set up,more than what i expected.
just a great boom, and stand.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Minnesota on 3/14/2008
Comments about Adorama Adorama Boom Arm with Weight Bag & Light Stand for Studio Lights:
have used this for Alien Bee in a fairly large softbox and it worked great. Only downsides: need to supply your own counterweight, chrome color can reflect in images, and not an air cushioned stand.
If you need instruction to set this up, you've got bigger problems.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Comments about Adorama Adorama Boom Arm with Weight Bag & Light Stand for Studio Lights:
The boom assembles easily, and it's reasonably solid. But it's just too short for a standing subject and does not offer enough reach
[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Comments about Adorama Adorama Boom Arm with Weight Bag & Light Stand for Studio Lights:
I can not figure out how to assemble it. I have figured out many complex things but this one's got me. I can't use it. In my opinion, this Boom kit is worthless because if I can't use than what is it worth. A good manual would be helpful. It would definately need to have clear diagrams with well writen instructions.