Manfrotto 099B Stand Extension Black

The 5/8″ socket on the bottom is a nice universal fit, and the whole thing locks up solidly when extended. I’ve used it for a video light and a small background, and it handles both without any wobble. It’s light enough to carry around but feels sturdy once it’s set up.

The 5/8″ socket on the bottom fits my existing gear perfectly, and the whole thing weighs just 600g so it’s easy to carry around. Pushing it up to 235cm feels rock solid for a three-section pole, though I wish the closed length were a bit shorter for transport.

The bottom 5/8" socket locks onto my light stand without any wobble, and the three-section aluminium build feels solid when I extend it to the full 235cm height. It collapses to just 88cm, which is perfect for shoving in the back of my car between shoots.