The Impact Aluminum Mid-Range Boom Arm extends up to 60" and collapses down to a compact 26" for portability. Made of lightweight aluminum, it features a sturdy design and supports speedlights, LED fixtures, reflectors, and light shapers up to 5 lb when fully extended. It's light enough to quickly set up as well as conveniently transport.

The Mid-Range Boom Arm features a heavy-duty pivot clamp with a 5/8" light stand receiver and a ratchet handle for easy and secure angle adjustment. It also includes a reversible 5/8" spigot with 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threaded posts that provide multiple mounting options. To protect your gear, the Mid-Range Boom Arm is designed with a counterweight hook and comes with an empty saddlebag-style sandbag that supports up to 5 lb to balance and secure your fixtures or accessories.

Adjustable from 26 to 60"    5 lb Payload at Full Extension    Pivot Clamp with 5/8" Receiver    5/8" Reversible Spigot    1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 Threaded Posts    Counterweight Hook    Counterweight Sandbag (Empty)

Ideal for when you're shooting on the go, the Mid-Range Boom Arm features sturdy aluminum construction and weighs just 3 lb. It collapses down to 26" to fit comfortably in a light case or tripod bag for easy travel.

The Mid-Range Boom Arm extends from 26 to 60" and is outfitted with a sturdy pivot clamp with a ratchet handle for accurate and secure angle adjustment. At full extension, the boom arm supports lights or other fixtures up to 5 lb.

The mounting socket on the Mid-Range Boom Arm is a 5/8" receiver that's compatible with most light stands and other mounts with 5/8" pins. Additionally, a reversible spigot is included that features 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 posts for compatibility with most fixtures.

To protect your gear, the Mid-Range Boom Arm is designed with a counterweight hook and comes with an empty saddle sandbag that supports up to 5 lb to function as a counterweight. Additional saddle sandbags, sold separately, can be placed over the base of the stand leg to prevent your stand from tipping over.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I’m hoping to use this to replace the cheap Sunswatter boom that is included in the Sunswatter kit. Originally Sunswatter kits camera with a solid Avenger Boom. My original Avenger boom has got to be 12-15 years old and is still going strong. I’ve gone through a handful of the cheap Sunswatter ones. I’m hoping this is similar to the Avenger?

A: Yes, the Kupo Baby Handheld Boom Arm (Aluminum) can work like the Sunswatter boom, But you need to use the part that comes with the kit to attach it to the frame.

Q: 2. Hi there. Can I remove the entire boom pole or is it permanently attached to the baby receiver/ grip?

A: Regarding the Impact Aluminum Mid-Range Boom Arm, the boom is fixed and cannot be removed.

Q: 3. Is it possible to mount a speedlight + umbrella on the boom arm? I'm comparing this to the Impact lightstand w/ boom ($79) and it's tricky to make a good decision.

A: Yes, a speedlight and umbrella can be mounted to this Impact Mid-Range Boom Arm by way of the Impact Deluxe Umbrella Mount with Adjustable Shoe, BH # IMDUBAS. https://bhpho.to/3VbKD8n

Q: 4. How much weight can this hold? Looking to support an AD200 with a medium sized Godox umbrella with diffuser.

A: Hi Stephanie, While Kupo does not provide a load rating on this model, a lightweight fixture like the AD200 with an umbrella will be fine mounted to this arm.

Q: 5. Can this be folded up or does it have to be dissembled each time for travel?

A: The stand can fold, but the boom will need to come off.

Q: 6. What is the folded length with the boom off?

A: Closed length is 42 inches ( without the casters )

Q: 7. when you say 26-60" extension, is that measured from the stand or does it include the counterbalance part?

A: Its 26-60" from the hook for the counter balance, to the tip of the 5/8" stud. This is not measured from the stand.

Q: 8. Can you attach a camera to this boom arm?

A: I have attached a ballhead and a camera to this boom arm. You will need to counter balance it though. Do Note it is real sensitive to any vibration in this configuration.

Q: 9. Is the baby pin welded on top? I want to find a stronger handheld boom than the Sunswatter "Heavy Duty" boom, over time the baby pin loosens up.

A: According to the manufacturer, the 5/8" baby pin stud on the end of the Kupo Baby Handheld Boom Arm (Aluminum) is tight fitted into the tube and fixed with crossed pins instead of a single pin. Basically, the baby pin would not loosen if you stay below the maximum payload listing of 7.94 lb (3.6 kg).

Q: 10. Is the weight capacity 5 pounds total or at each end of the boom?

A: The 5 lb (2.3 kg) load capacity of the Impact Mid-Range Boom Arm with Light Stand & Casters Kit is the boom arm's total maximum load capacity when the light fixture is placed on the end of the boom arm and the boom arm is extended to its maximum extended length.