1. Very compact, only 55 cm short (incl. The spigots).
2. Lightweight, weighs only 330 grams (without bag)
3. On both sides is a spigot, bringing the telescopic arm can also be used as stand-extender adapter.
The four segments of the telescopic arm have approximately the following diameters: 26, 22, 20 and 17 mm.
A 60 cm SMDV diffuser for System / Aufsteckblitze including Lightning carries the telescopic arm fully extended (153 cm measured without spigots) just yet. Much more, in my opinion does not go but, with this burden he already flexes quite clear. Not quite undressed sagging reduced but substantial. I had misjudged the telescopic arm before buying from the pictures weaker and am therefore pleasantly surprised.
The telescopic arm that is not built ultra- stable for use with heavy studio equipment is in my opinion of self. Those looking for something cheap, I recommend a Manfrotto 099B Extension with three segments. Which is considerably more stable but it is possible almost twice as heavy and much bulkier.
The only thing I have to complain about are the spigots. These are a bit soft, I try after the first visible bruises. They also do not conform to standard dimensions, the groove is much shorter than I know that all of my other products. That's on the product images already recognizable. However, both criticisms are bleating at a high level in practice they are hardly a role play.
The handle is made of a very fine foam rubber which fortunately secretes no chemical odors. The plastic also makes a good impression, also does not smell and does not look for the cheapest quality.
The telescopic arm is delivered in a simple black shoulder bag.
I like the super product, because it is compact and very versatile.
Along a Manfrotto floor stand BACKLITE is a up to 160 cm tall tripod from him and with a spigot to spigot adapter (there from Manfrotto) a tripod extension. I use it by three and two Superclamps Nano stands as a substitute for a boom stand, if necessary even by extended spigot adapter.
The telescopic arm is my opinion, therefore, ideal for all the common areas, a possible lightweight and versatile Strobist- Equipment, for me it will be the future probably always there.
