Manfrotto 809 Salon 230 Stand

The anodised aluminium column feels solid yet lightweight, and the 8cm diameter gives it a nice stable base for my smaller lights. I’ve used it for a couple of shoots now and the adjustment mechanism works smoothly without any fuss. Exactly what I needed for studio work.

The adjustable counterweight system makes setting up heavy lights a breeze, and the aluminum column feels solid without being too heavy to carry. I've used it for three shoots now and it holds my gear steady even with a softbox attached. Perfect height for most studio work.

The 8cm thick column feels surprisingly stable when I extend it to the full 221cm height. I was worried it might wobble with a compact strobe, but it holds firm with no sagging.