Manfrotto 003MF Backlite Support

Manfrotto 003MF Backlite Support - Ultra-Compact Floor Stand

Achieve professional, low-angle lighting and unprecedented placement versatility with the incredibly robust and compact Manfrotto 003MF Backlite Support. An essential tool for studio photographers, videographers, and on-location creators, this stand is masterfully engineered to solve one of the most common creative challenges: placing a light source at floor level without it appearing in the shot. Its minimal profile allows you to position backlights, kickers, and fill lights exactly where you need them for dramatic and polished results.

The genius of the 003MF lies in its combination of portability and strength. Despite its minimal profile, this stand is engineered for exceptional stability, providing a secure foundation for your valuable equipment. This is made possible by its wide 40 cm footprint, which ensures your lights remain steady throughout the shoot. Its innovative, foldable design allows for an incredibly quick setup and breakdown process, saving you precious time on set. Weighing a mere 0.5 kg, it folds down flat, taking up virtually no space in your gear bag and making it the perfect companion for any assignment, whether in the studio or in the field.

What truly sets the 003MF apart is its unparalleled mounting flexibility. While it excels as a floor stand, its design unlocks creative potential far beyond the ground. The hole at the end of each leg enables the user to nail the stand to the floor for absolute security, hang it on a wall, or even fix it to a ceiling. This unique feature opens up a world of creative lighting placements that are impossible with traditional stands. This compact powerhouse supports an impressive payload of up to 10 kg, making it more than capable of handling professional lighting fixtures, strobes, LED panels, and even small cameras with confidence. It is a fundamental support accessory for any creative kit.

Features:

* Very Stable: Designed with a wide footprint to securely hold equipment, even with a substantial payload.
* 5/8 Inch Stand Mount: Features a universal 5/8" (16mm) spigot, ensuring compatibility with a vast range of industry-standard lighting and grip equipment.
* Quick Set Up: The intuitive, foldable design allows for near-instant deployment and storage, streamlining your workflow on set.

Specifications:

* Weight: 0.5 kg
* Maximum Height: 8 cm
* Payload: 10 kg
* Footprint Max Diameter: 40 cm