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Shopper : Is this a telescoping pole or does it extend another way?MICHAEL D : It extends from 30.0" to 55.0". It's not like a painter's pole if you're asking.MARTIN W : The clamps tighten to hold the length. You loosen the clamps and it telescopes out to be longer. Good for holding light modifiers overhead, etc. Well made. Sturdy. Great for speedlite and modifiers for speedlites. Not for big strobes.
EDWARD B : What is the length fully extended?MICHAEL S : Fully extended the arm is about 66 inches. The useable amount (ie. the distance between the two reflector grippers), is about 63 inches.THOMAS G : It has two extension that take it to seventy-eight and one-half (78.5) inches. One of the reviews said it extended to 55 inches. That must be in error.ANDREW R : Boom Length max 142cm
ADAM H : What can I mount to the bottom of this so it doesn't rest on the base screw if I set it on the ground?THOMAS G : I used a round rubber automotive rubber bushing. It was 1 3/4 inch in diameter at one end, 1 inch diameter at the other end and 1 inch high. It already had a deep recess (where the nut went) in the larger end, and only required drilling a 3/8 inch hole, placing it over the bolt, placing the nut inside the recess and screwing it on. It was in my box of odds and ends, so I don't know what its original purpose had been. In appearance, it looks much like an extended black crutch tip. It adapts to sloping surfaces and grips the surface well. An automotive shop might be able to help you find a piece that would work. It is nice having a rubber foot. I have occasionally used the pole as a camera pole with a camera mount on the top.RAYMOND-RUTH P : I haven't used it due to it doesn't seen sturdy!!

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2019-12-13T08:20:46

Rated 4 out of 5

Lightweight + Sturdy

lightweight and sturdy enough for a speedlight or small studio light

guy s.

2019-11-15T07:14:39

Rated 5 out of 5

great useful portable tool

comfortable grip area on the handle, light material, it's a very useful tool to be used with an assistant

CRISTIAN B.

2019-04-02T12:00:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Review

I would recommend this product.

TYLVESTER G.

2018-08-31T06:47:56

Rated 3 out of 5

It is cheap, and works.

It is cheap and does the job, but the creaky plastic tightening knobs leave me wishing I'd spent a little more for better quality.

Alan S.

2018-08-14T09:30:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value!

Great value. Surprised by the excellent build quality. A useful addition to my kit for on-site work, especially when light stands are not allowed without permits.

John W.

2018-07-04T13:51:35

Rated 4 out of 5

Flashpoint Speedpod

This Speedpod actually came along as an accessory to the speedlight I purchased. It actually is pretty good. I use an assistant to hold a flash on a stick at weddings and this one is made of aluminum which makes it a bit more rigid than the carbon fiber one I usually use. It also has very good length which is a plus.

Richard D.

2018-03-31T07:12:58

Rated 4 out of 5

Handy tool for an on the go shoot!

Great tool if you have a mobile assistant and you are constantly on the go with your shoots. Each end has a threaded head, all good. But, my assistant had the set the boom between her toes to avoid destroying the thread on the end. I will head to a hardware store to pick up a nut or two to cap it. My suggestion would be a cap to avoid damage. Other than that, awesome!

Derek N.

2018-03-14T11:26:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent pod for the $

Great quality pod! Love the grip!

KRYSTAL H.

2017-11-07T08:35:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice lightweight boom

This is great for location shoots where you need to raise a flash up. My assistant carries this and can light a subject in a flattering way at a moment's notice.

Nick S.

2017-07-30T12:35:13

Rated 4 out of 5

Good product

Nice product for the price. Sturdy feel! Does what it's supposed to. Mounting strobes or flashes to use with an assistant at an event or shoot.

SOLOMON S.

2017-02-08T15:48:48

Rated 4 out of 5

Heavily built for the price

Was very surprised at its build quality it could use a extra foam grip and a butt plate to aid the assistant with placement but all in all very satisfied

JEREMIE H.

2017-02-07T13:40:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Does what it says.

Well constructed and sturdy. Good value for money.

ROMAN W.

2017-01-10T12:19:10

Rated 4 out of 5

Good

Works as described on the Adorama site.

MITCH C.

2016-12-27T04:01:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Surprising quality

I'm was surprised of the quality for the cost. I commonly mount a Flashpoint Streaklight 360 and 36" Octobox on it and it holds without issue.

JOSHUA W.

2015-04-08T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

SpeedPod

This came in a kit. At first I figured it was a bogus addon but now I really like it. Great for outdoors with an assistant!!!

Charlie R.

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Flashpoint SpeedPod Specifications

  • Height

    30.0" to 77.0"

  • Sections

    2

  • Stud

    ½"x20 & 3/8"

  • Boom Length

    max 195.5cm

  • Weight

    will support up to 2 Lbs.

  • UPC Code

    840014129768

6 Accessories for Flashpoint SpeedPod for Portable use of Strobe & Studio Light

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About Flashpoint SpeedPod

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great value!

By John W.

Great value. Surprised by the excellent build quality. A useful addition to my kit for on-site work, especially when light stands are not allowed without permits.

great useful portable tool

By CRISTIAN B.

comfortable grip area on the handle, light material, it's a very useful tool to be used with an assistant

The Flashpoint SpeedPod is an handy tool for every photographer that has a lighting assistant handle the second light. It is appreciatively lighter than a light stand and less cumbersome to hold, while still getting the light to a high perspective. One end features a flexfoam comfortable grip and both post ends are able to accept a light with a stand mount. One end with a 5/8" screw stud and the other with a 1/4x20" screw thread. The handy SpeedPod extends to 55in/142cm and folds nicely down to 30in/76cm.

Flashpoint SpeedPod Features

  • Extends to 77in/195.5cm and collapses down to 30in/76cm.

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Extends 77 inches / 195.5cm & folds to 76cm.

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  • Flashpoint 1 Year Warranty