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(based on 9 ratings)
Brand:Bogen Imaging
Located in:Flash/Lighting, Light Stands and Grip, Light Stands
Bogen - Manfrotto 6' Retractable 5 Section Lightstand with 5/8" Mounting Stud, Black Anodized. (#3373)
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.4 stars
(based on 9 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/enthusiast(4), Professional(4)
Pros:
Consistent(3), Easy setup(8), Lightweight(8), Reliable(6)
Best Uses:
Artificial lighting(6), Photography(5), Portraits(6), Strobe lighting(7), Weddings(6)
 
Bogen Light Stand
By MikeVerified Purchaser from Leawood, KS on 8/6/2008
Pros:
Consistent, Easy Setup, Lightweight
Cons:
Unreliable
Best Uses:
Artificial Lighting, Photography, Portraits, Strobe Lighting
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Hotshoe attachment for flash is poor. Securing flash is nearly impossible and it comes mounted backwards.

 
a great little stand
By JCVerified Purchaser from Baltimore, MD on 8/6/2008
Pros:
Consistent, Easy Setup, Lightweight, Reliable, Very compact
Best Uses:
Artificial Lighting, Photography, Portraits, Strobe Lighting, Strobist, Weddings
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a great stand when you're on the move. I can fit a couple of these in my standard backpack (Jansport) along w/the swivel adapters and double-fold umbrellas for the ultimate portable "studio". This works great with umbrellas or bare flash but it might be a little weak for large softboxes. If you're looking for a compact, reliable light stand, this is the one.

 
Well made and very portable.
By Lets Make ArtVerified Purchaser from Brisbane, Australia on 7/11/2008
Pros:
Consistent, Easy Setup, Lightweight, Portable, Reliable
Best Uses:
Location Shooting, Photography, Portraits, Strobe Lighting, Weddings
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have a couple of these stands on the recommendations of many strobists. They are extremely well made and the legs fold back over the centre column which allows it to fit into a sports bag. It has quite a short length when folded.

 
Compact & mobile
By GBVerified Purchaser from Dallas, TX on 6/12/2008
Pros:
Easy Setup, Lightweight, Reliable
Best Uses:
Artificial Lighting, Photography, Portraits, Strobe Lighting, Weddings
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

[...] as an initial setup for simple lighting, and it works like a champ.

 
Solid
By Joe - Strobist EnthusiastVerified Purchaser from Minneapolis, MN on 5/8/2008
Pros:
Easy Setup, Lightweight, Reliable
Best Uses:
Artificial Lighting, Strobe Lighting
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great solid light stand. Folds down to compact size which makes it easy to transport. Bought second one because I like the first so well. Very adaptable. Great for stobist work.

 
Good stuff
By MelVerified Purchaser from Northeast FL on 4/2/2008
Pros:
Easy Setup, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Artificial Lighting, Photography, Portraits, Strobe Lighting, Weddings
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

very compact... and light weight... love it!

 
Light and Strong
By [@]benjie[@]Verified Purchaser from Chicago, IL. on 1/21/2008
Pros:
Easy Setup, Reliable
Cons:
Legs could be stronger
Best Uses:
Artificial Lighting, Portraits, Strobe Lighting, Weddings
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use this to hold m E-TTL flash / umbrella combo.

Easy to bring around locations, folds easy and lenght is both good extended to full lenght or folded down. Light weight and clamps are strong.

Not the best / strongest lightstand, the legs can bent easily if you put enough weight on it but it's a lightstand NOT a tripod. Other than that, i'll bring this lightstand everywhere i go.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
A great little Lightstand
By spinozaVerified Purchaser from Brooklyn, NY on 10/1/2007
Pros:
Easy Setup, Lightweight, Reliable
Best Uses:
Weddings
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love this lightstand.
I am using two Canon speedlights (one on the camera and the other one on this light stand) and its working great.

 
Lightest and Most Compact Light stand
By Alistair WindsorVerified Reviewer from Austin, TX on 2/20/2007
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Compact, Lightweight
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is an ideal light stand for use with light strobes (such as hot shoe strobes).

The only downside is that the stand is only 6 ft tall but that is the price you pay for such compactness. With even a light breeze and an umbrella you will want some extra weight to stabilize the stand.

Customer Reviews about the Bogen - Manfrotto 6' Retractable 5 Section Lightstand with 5/8" Mounting Stud, Black Anodized. (#3373) at Adorama
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