Ercole MEK-MZ-3800FP Heavy Duty Lichtstatief 365 cm

I was pleasantly surprised by how stable this light stand feels even with my heavier softbox attached, thanks to the generous 124cm leg spread. The folded length of 107.5cm makes it easy to slide into my car trunk without much hassle.

I’ve been using this stand nonstop for two weeks with a heavy softbox, and at 3.26kg it’s light enough to carry across town but solid as a rock when fully extended to 365cm. The 4-section legs lock tight with zero wobble even in a slight breeze. Folded down to 107.5cm, it slides right into my gear b

The air cushioning on this stand is a game-changer—it prevents the nasty metal-on-metal slam when collapsing it. Setup is quick thanks to the four sections, and at 3.26kg it's heavy enough to feel stable but not a pain to carry.