The Standard Light Boom from Chimera offers a quick and easy way to position a light, particularly overhead lights with softboxes. Operating like a small jib arm, the Light Boom provides 72" of reach and features a 360° rotating head extension for angle adjustment. A single handle on the head extension is used to control all movements. The Light Boom features a combo baby/junior pin receiver for mounting to stands and accepts light fixtures that mount on a 5/8" baby pin (hex-sided). For balancing your light, the pole features a sliding counterweight system, with two empty counterweight bags included, capable of holding of to 15 lb.

Large Pancake Lantern    Standard Boom with Counterweight    Triolet Mogul Base with QR Speed Ring

• 18" head extension at the end of the boom offers 360° of rotation for light angle adjustment
• All angle movements controlled by a convenient handle at the head pivot point
• Sliding counterweight system adjusts for different sizes of lights and boxes
• Self-arresting movement
• Minimized length of counterweight section for use in smaller sized studios
• The boom assembles in less than five minutes and requires no tools
• 5/8" baby pin for light attachment
• Combo baby/junior pin receiver for stand mounting

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will the handle fit on the knuckle of a grip arm?

A: Yes a C-Stand can grip the handle

Q: 2. I need a lighting solution like this to be used outside...problem is, we do not have a source of power in the woods. I don't want to carry a generator to where we are going. is there a viable power solution, like a v mount battery that this or a similar unit can utilize? Thank you

A: An option to consider is the Godox LP800X Power Inverter B&H # GOLP800X, which can power this light on location.

Q: 3. Will this work with the Profoto OCF speedring?

A: Profoto OCF speedring will only work with Profoto OCF softboxes.

Q: 4. Can this be powered by the Interfit Nomad Portable Battery Pack - BH #INNOM100 ?

A: The Nomad is only capable of 400w sustained. You would not be able to use the 500w bulbs the Chimera is capable of.

Q: 5. Is there a gel filter holder for this? How do you gel this lantern?

A: There is no gel holder made for this unit. ideally we just drop in a 20x24 sheet of Rosco gels. Rosco Cinegel Sampler Filter Kit (20 x 24") https://bhpho.to/3mLiLta

Q: 6. Will this work with a Chimera Triolet light fixture?

A: Specifically with a Chimera 9890QR Quick Release Speed Ring

Q: 7. I bought the recommended mogul base 500w/120V, but it doesn't fit. What bulb is supposed to go with it?

A: That's the bulb that I use. Not quite sure why yours doesn't fit. Is the bulb's base too large or too small?

Q: 8. Will you need a speed ring to assemble this? I am planning on using this with the Wescott Flex light. Thanks.

A: Yes, I use Chimera Triolet with 9890QR Quick Release Speed Ring.

Q: 9. Does this fold flat when stored?

A: Yes, the Chimera Lantern Softbox with Skirt - 30" (76cm) Diameter once you take the speedring out it can be folded. The sleeve it comes with is more round so most fold it and roll it at the same time to fit in the sleeve.

Q: 10. what kind of lights fixtures can this be used for ? as i see the only speed rings available are for Arri pocket lites

A: I have a profoto speed ring and works great