Manfrotto 4 Section Standard Lighting Stand

The four-section design packs down surprisingly compact for transport, yet at 310cm fully extended it's sturdy enough for my smaller softbox. I appreciate the plastic collars—they grip tight without any metal-on-metal squeaking.

I needed a light stand that wouldn't wobble for a shoot, and the four-section design makes it compact when packed up yet reaches over ten feet tall. The plastic collars lock securely without feeling flimsy.

The plastic collars twist smoothly and lock firmly, giving me confidence this stand will hold steady. It packs down surprisingly small for reaching over 3 meters high.