Manfrotto 003 Backlite Tripod

Manfrotto 003 Backlite Tripod Stand | Low-Profile Lighting Support

Unlock new dimensions in your creative lighting with the Manfrotto 003 Backlite Tripod, an essential and versatile tool for any professional in the photo-video industry. Specifically designed for study and lighting applications, this compact floor stand solves the common challenge of placing lights in low, tight, or unobtrusive positions. Whether you´re a photographer crafting dramatic portraits or a videographer setting the mood on set, the 003 Backlite Stand provides a stable, reliable, and incredibly low-profile foundation for your lighting fixtures, allowing you to focus on your creative vision without compromise.

The primary benefit of the Manfrotto 003 is its ability to position a light source extremely close to the ground. This capability is indispensable for creating effective backlights that separate a subject from their background, generating a beautiful rim light effect, or evenly illuminating a cyclorama or backdrop from below. Its unique design allows you to hide lights behind subjects, furniture, or set pieces, ensuring your support equipment never intrudes into the frame. This makes it the perfect solution for clean, professional-looking shots where traditional, taller stands would be too conspicuous.

Engineered for the fast-paced environment of a professional shoot, this stand sets up easily in a matter of seconds. The intuitive design means less time spent on technical adjustments and more time dedicated to capturing the perfect image or scene. When the job is done, it folds remarkably flat, with the legs collapsing against each other into an ultra-compact form. This slim profile makes it incredibly easy to store in a studio, pack into a gear bag, or slide into a vehicle, making it an ideal companion for on-location assignments where space is at a premium. Despite its small stature, it boasts a formidable payload capacity, offering robust support for a wide range of lighting equipment.

Features:

* Effortless and Rapid Setup: The stand is designed to be deployed in a matter of seconds, allowing for quick adjustments and immediate use on any set.
* Ultra-Compact Folding Design: Its innovative legs fold completely flat, creating a slim profile for minimal storage space and maximum portability.
* Ground-Level Lighting: Uniquely engineered to mount a lighting fixture extremely close to the floor, it is the ultimate tool for creating backlights, accent lights, and low-angle fill.
* Heavy-Duty Payload: Despite its compact size, it is built to securely support substantial lighting fixtures, ensuring stability and peace of mind.
* Universal Mounting: Equipped with a standard spigot, it offers broad compatibility with a vast array of lights and accessories from various brands.

Technical Specifications:

* Attribute: Tripods
* Weight: 1 kg
* Payload: 15 kg
* Footprint Max Diameter: 60 cm
* Minimum Height: 9 cm
* Closed Length: 51 cm