SMALLRIG Aluminum Light Stand 110"/9.2ft/280cm, Adjustable Photography Air-Cushioned Tripod Stand with 1/4" Screw for Softbox, Studio Light, Flash, Umbrella, Ring Light, Max Load 5kg, RA-S280A - 3737ClimatePartner certified

Best light stand I’ve ever boughtThe build quality is, at this price point, head and shoulders above the competitionI’m hoping they do standard stands as I now hate me others and when it’s time to replace them I will be looking for SmallRigI’ve been using one of these professional for about six months now and whilst not studio grade the stand is extremely robust and portable and has literally made my job easier

Great lighting stand. Well made ..exactly what I was looking for… Yes it is a little heavier but it should be very stable perhaps even for outdoor portraits.

I was really impressed with the quality, especially for the price. I've used it as a boom mic stand. I use the boom arm that comes with it and a 1/4 inch adapter to put a boom mic on. I've used it at full extension and it holds it fine without the weight bag, but have also used the weight bag just to give it a bit better balance. There was no need for me to get an adapter to put my boom pole on the stand.Excellent quality, very sturdy for the weight of it - which is very light to carry.Doesn't come with a carrying case would be the only downside but not surprised for the price.

I was a little skeptical purchasing this light stand as it had so few reviews but I am so glad I made the decision to go ahead. This is no slouch when it comes to quality and cannot be far behind the big boys in the market place. Although I only used it with a speed light and parabolic softbox it was more than up to the task so no need for the sand bag. It is well build and very sturdy with wide set tripod legs for stability. The boom arm is a good weight and easy to set up and use. I am primarily a wedding photographer but looking to extend more into studio work. I can see this will work equally well in both situations especially when the good old British weather keeps us inside!

This item is everything it is billed to be and I am enjoying using it. Potential purchasers will search in vain however for sufficient detail about the mounting. We know it has a 1/4" thread but it isn't possible to know whether it can be removed for certain other types of bracket for which the thread would be a nuisance!

Ive had a few light stands and boom arms at this price point but none of them were this well made. Smallrig have made this light, relatively portable and the grip mechanism is simple and very nicely engineered. on my other ones ive bought, the grip is usually the first thing to go because its so flimsy but this is clearly very well made. The air cushioning is so nice as well. I can't believe the price on this. You are definelty getting bang for your buck with thisUPDATE: I've now used the nightstand and boom arm on three shoots and it's so good I had to come back and update my review. it's every bit as good as I said and more! the mechanisms are light but really well made. doesn't feel like its going to break ever, especially when m tightening and loosing the levers. I just bought two more to complete the set. Especially because it's small for what it should be and light too. I don't use a sandbag weight on the end. I've been using my backlog with the enclosed d ring and carabiner hook. works really great

Great value, strong and comes with everything you need for a light. Used for a film shoot with a Neewer 130W light which is heavy. For the price this was cheaper than buying everything separate and the leavers make it easy to adjust. Quality material, strong, the arm is very useful and long compared with others but need to buy counter weights to balance this. However there is no case/bag for it. Great value and quality

Looks very well made and I’m happy with my purchase 😊