Manfrotto 3398B Boom Stand

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  • Good color value (3)
  • Powerful (3)
  • Attach securely (2)
  • Long-lasting (2)
  • Consistent (1)
  • Easy setup (1)
  • Reliable (1)
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  • Indoor (2)
  • Artificial lighting (1)
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  • Photography (1)
  • Portraits (1)
  • Position hair light (1)
  • Special events (1)
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Provided by B&H Photo Video

Extend the second riser of this medium duty black aluminum light stand to its maximum, press a lever, and you have a stand with a 2 section boom arm. When used as a boom stand, its maximum load is 11 lbs -- strong enough for a small light fixture with a small softbox or umbrella.

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Model 3398B
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Last update: Apr 8, 2009

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Manfrotto 3398B Boom Stand Review

High Quality and Versatile - Buy it!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent
  • Easy Setup
  • Reliable
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Artificial Lighting
  • Photography
  • Portraits
  • Position Hair Light
  • Strobe Lighting
  • More »
 

"I use this primarily to position a hair light for portraits. But, it can serve as an ordinary light stand if needed. Its real versatility comes from its top section that easily converts to a sturdy boom. I use a small canvas bag containing anywhere from 2-1/2 to 15 pounds of bar-bell weights as a co …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 8 2009
Bob
Utica, NY
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Manfrotto 3398B Boom Stand Review

Solid as a rock

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attach Securely
  • Durable
  • Good Color Value
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Indoors
  • Special Events
 

"When I first recieved this I was a little hesitant towards it. The quality was standard Manfrotto quality (great), but I didn't realise this was the version without the sandbag/counterweight.



When I got a Counterweight for it, the whole situation changed. I has become a big favourite of mine arou …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 29 2008
Matt
Sydney, Australia
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Manfrotto 3398B Boom Stand Review

Way out there

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Color Value
  • Long-Lasting
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
 

"I like this stand. it is amazingly stable even with the boom way out there. Granted I only have a Lowel Pro Light on the end for backlight, and I'll throw a sand bag on the base supports if i'm getting nervous about clobbering the person i'm lighting if it falls over. But the base is very solid, …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 3 2008
lanny
albuquerque, nm
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Manfrotto 3398B Boom Stand Review

Great Stand with a lot of utility

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attach Securely
  • Durable
  • Good Color Value
  • Long-Lasting
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Indoors
 

"I use this stand for a back light when doing video interviews. It's a solid stand with and the reach of the boom is tremendous. You do need a counter weight depending on the size of light you put up there. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 8 2008
Mark
Portland, OR
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