NEEWERTripod Boom Arm, 35" to 61" (90 to 156cm) with 1.5kg Counterweight and Sandbag, 1/4" Screw Compatible with Softbox, Studio Light, Flash, Umbrella, Ring Light, Max Load 5kg

The other five-star reviews are on point. This boom arm is strong and stable, and is a great price compared to the cost of full C stands if you already have high-quality light stands or even an extra tripod and an adapter. The double zipper on the sandbags is clever, but as another reviewer recommended, the best precaution is to fill ziplock bags with sand and then place those bags in the pockets.

Had it installed and balanced quickly. Holds the 660 light with barn doors and direction diffuser with a few metal bar weights no problem. Was able to extend it way out and put the backlight right where it needs the be!

Edit: I connected the end of the arm and put it into a vice and pulled the other part and was able to get the arm out. Now it’s slide smoothly and does not get stuck. I recognize that this is just an usual situation and doesn’t really speak to the quality of the product which is excellent.I cannot get the telescoping arm to extend. I’m taking off the lock and I still cannot pull the arm out. I’ve tried just about everything. There’s no way to open the back to push it out through the other side either. Otherwise this would be a five-star item it is completely well-built and solid. Almost everything is steel and high-quality aluminum. Possibly a zinc alloy . I’m not sure if I just got a bad one because it seems like everyone else didn’t encounter this issue. I will message Customer Service and see what’s happening and I will keep this review updated.Even the collar that connects to the light stand is made of metal which is good because this thing is heavy. It has a 3.75 pound counterweight on the end and an additional sandbag holder. This will let you connect a very substantial light on the other end. I would definitely make sure not to use a regular light stand with this. I would only use a stainless steel or heavy duty aluminum white stand. This thing is heavy, the whole package weighs more than my 16 foot tripod. And that’s not counting the light on the end.Another example of just being really impressed with Neewers latest line of products.

Could be I'm expecting too much, but the plastic parts look fragile. Good value at the price. If it breaks and expensive equipment bites the dust, I may have a different opinion.

NEEWER has done it again. I've had really great luck with the company over the years and when I needed a weighted boom to handle a few larger camera rigs I looked to them first.This booms spin on weight was enough to handle most of the gear that I have mounted to it so far and although I have the sandbag filled and at the ready, I haven't needed it up to this point.I really like the range on this unit as well, it has allowed me to get some shots that I just could not get prior from different heights and odd angles. It's also my go-to for overhead vertical shots for product training giving me what I consider one of the most important shots while training on different items used in my industry.I am sure that it is a great boom for a light which is what NEEWER originally intended it for and aside from dropping an RGB stick light for a few shots I have used it for everything else.It's great when I have a designed tool that I can turn into a Swiss Army Knife.DKH

I needed a boom arm to get an RGB LED light over a fake olive tree that sits in the dark at the back of the set I use to shoot YouTube (and other) videos. Until now I have not been able to get a light close enough to light only the tree and get it to show up green instead of a silhouette. This gets the job done and keeps the light off-camera.It mounts easily to a light stand and moves on a swivel for easy positioning. It has a standard light mount at one end and a 1.5 kg counterweight at the other. The counterweight can be removed, and the included sandbag can be attached with the counterweight on or off the arm.I found it is more than sturdy enough to hold my light. The only improvement I would suggest is that the counterweight be dividable into two pieces as it is a bit too heavy for the light I want to use.I have always been more than satisfied with Neewer equipment and own a number of its products. They make quality products and sell them at affordable prices.

The media could not be loaded.  Always needed a good boom to drop a light into a scene. Neewer provided a great solution. All the hardware is metal so it will last a while. The pivot hinge looks weak but it holds all the weight you see in the video like a champ. Make sure you have equilibrium and have it centered so you do not have your light sink or slowly raise dying your shoot. If it’s balanced it can rest there all day for your shoot. It has a nice heavy weight on the end for small lights. The included sand bag helps balance out heavier lights with larger soft boxes. I used pea gravel as my weight as I’m not fond of sand in my sand bags. And it worked out great . Just remember the bigger the light at the end the heavier this will become. Wish I had a way to weigh this as it was heavy to lift into position. So much safer than an arm and gobo. As this should be balanced (sorry for stressing this)Pros: all metal constructionWeight included for small lightsSand bag included for heavier lightsCons: no transport bag

This is a sturdy and easily adjustable boom arm--which is not always a guaranteed find, when it comes to boom arms. A little pricey, but it does hold my corded constant light and 39-inch softbox without breaking a sweat. When I first used it, I did not have any spare gravel for the weight bag, but thanks to the normal loop at the end of the boom, I was able to clip on another solid weight I had hanging around and was off to the races. I really have no complaints about this boom arm. It works exactly like one should with no weird quirks or anything that needs a workaround, which is refreshing.I was able to request and get this boom arm for free from Amazon Vine, and I would have no problem spending my own money on this if I wanted to get another one. I highly recommend.

Great quality. Nice weight at the end. Easy to use

I searched for quite a while before settling on this, when it arrived I’m glad I did. The construction is all metal, despite some reviews claiming the clamps are plastic (perhaps this is an updated design?) and everything feels tight where it should.The stand clamp has an easy to adjust lever for tilting the boom, next to this a turn screw that secures the lower part, the telescopic part is held in place with a simple quick release - it’s strong enough to hold the pole secure without being too stiff to open or close quickly, as and when you have to adjust its length. It’s certainly capable of holding your average 400/600w head with a soft box.At the base end of the arm is the counter weight, it’s hefty (with a handy rubber end so it doesn’t mark the floor if you put it down too quick) but if you need more counter-weight the supplied sand bag helps you add more by way of a clip attached via a threaded screw to the weight. Top tip: put the sand in a plastic bag first then placed in the double zipped pouch, saves a lot of hassle!Overall a good bit of kit that feels sturdy enough to take the abuse of day to day use in its stride

J'utilise pas de sable dans les sacs mais des cylindres en laiton.Il est bien de connaitre le poids de son matériel pour faire un équilibrage rapide suivant la position de son flash.

The media could not be loaded.  Que nadie se confunda: aunque pone “Brazo Trípode” se trata solamente del brazo, el trípode hay que adquirirlo aparte. Y no vale cualquier trípode que tengamos en casa, ya que no lleva el paso de tornillo 3/8” para acoplarlo, ya que es un sistema diferente, necesitamos un trípode que tenga un vástago o punta donde encajar el cierre del brazo.Dicho lo dicho, el brazo es excelente, materiales de primera, muy robusto y que nos durará más que las cuevas de Altamira.Nos sirve para cualquier accesorio de fotografía o vídeo, y también hay que tener en cuenta que podemos quitar el contrapeso trasero, ya que para poner un softbox simple no será necesario, a menos que pese demasiado si le incorporamos un foco, que ahí sí vendrá bien el contrapeso. La bolsa de arena que también viene la veo un poco innecesaria, ya que el contrapeso es suficiente para aguantar un foco normal, pero nunca está de más tenerla viene.

Does all it shouldworks wellHappy Purchase