Weighing in at just 1.4 lb and rising to a maximum height of 6.5', the NDLS-55C Carbon Fiber Light Stand from Nissin is an ideal support to take on the road. The 5-section stand features twist-locks and a reverse folding leg design that allows it to be broken down to just 19" in length for storage and transport.

Load Capacity: 3.3 lb    Maximum Height: 78.7"    Minimum Height: 19"    Folded Length: 19"    5 Sections    Weighs 1.4 lb    Reverse Folding Leg Design    Twist-Lock Sections

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can the tripod head be changed out?

A: Unfortunately, the tripod head is fixed on the SA1241.

Q: 2. Is this light stand strong enough to hold a boom pole with a large rycote blimp dead cat?

A: The Sirui Carbon Fiber Air-Cushioned Light Stand (9.2') BH #SICFACLS92 is rated for 22lbs. As long as you properly counterbalance the boom and the total load does not exceed the stands load limit then you should be fine.

Q: 3. what is the Footprint Diameter measurement?

A: B&H does not stock this stand to check however going on other stands the footprint diameter should be roughly 45" but because the manufacture does not publish the footprint diameter this may be a bit more or less. It is just an estimate.

Q: 4. I do not see the "MAX STABILITY" indicator on the column as referenced in the instructions. Where is it?

A: I will recommend not more than 9'' above ground for maximum stability if you won't be attaching a sandbag on the Manfrotto 5002BL Nano Plus Stand (6.5').

Q: 5. Will this work with fugifilm cameras

A: Yes and no. Yes, this is strong enough for any Fujifilm camera, including the GFX-series of cameras. No, because this is just the SKU for the tripod legs and doesn't work with any camera until completed with a tripod head of some sort. Compatibility with camera systems and the tripod head is a separate topic/question all together.

Q: 6. What are the diameters of the sections?

A: As per the manufacturer, the diameters of each section are as follows: 52mm, 48mm, 44mm, 41mm, 37mm, 34mm, and 31mm.

Q: 7. has anyone used this? how does it compare to a wimberly? are vibrations damped well or poorly? thanks!

A: This is one of the best gimbals. It is carbon fiber, by that material alone it has less vibration then others.The Wimberley WH-200 is also considered one of the best as well, but is not made of Carbon Fiber.

Q: 8. Are the Manfrotto nano light stands made in Italy or China? Thanks.

A: Depends on the model this specific one is made in China.

Q: 9. What's the footprint?

A: Nissin lists the Nissin NDLS-55C Carbon Fiber Light Stand as, Minimum-Maximum Footprint The length of each leg from the center column is 18”. When placed against a wall, the min-max distance from the wall to the outside leg is 20-27”.

Q: 10. how stable is the camera in a breeze? Any rock or waviness?

A: It is recommended to use the Studio Assets Stabilization Spreader Kit for the MegaMast, BH # STSA1250 for further stabilization on this stand. https://bhpho.to/31OL1PV