Manfrotto 008BU Cine Stand Black

Took it on a shoot with uneven pavement and the levelling leg made setup a breeze, no more shimming with tape. The double leg bracing feels rock solid even with a heavy head on top, and it's still light enough to haul around all day.

The levelling leg was a lifesaver on that uneven sidewalk, and the double bracing makes it feel rock-solid even with a heavy light up top. Packs down surprisingly fast for a stand this sturdy.

That leg-lock is solid, and the double bracing makes it feel much sturdier than my older stands when I've got a heavy head on top. The levelling leg actually worked on a cracked pavement patio, which was more than I expected. Only gripe is the twist locks take a few turns, but it held my rig without