Manfrotto MF047-2

Manfrotto 047-2 Alu-Core Tube 275 cmCategory: Photo-videoSubcategory: AccessoriesElevate your studio´s backdrop system with the Manfrotto 047-2 Alu-Core Tube, the essential accessory for professional photographers and videographers. This high-quality support tube is engineered to solve a common studio problem: how to efficiently use uncored background paper or cloth backdrops without sagging, creasing, or damage. By providing a rigid and reliable internal skeleton for your backdrops, the Alu-Core 047-2 transforms a simple paper roll into a professional, easily manageable background, ensuring a flawless, smooth surface for every shoot.Designed to integrate perfectly with Manfrotto´s renowned Expan background drive systems, this aluminium core tube acts as the crucial link between your drive mechanism and your backdrop material. If you have uncored paper rolls or have cut a roll down from its original cardboard core, this product is the definitive solution. The robust construction prevents the dreaded sag that often occurs in the middle of wide paper rolls, which can cause uneven lighting, distracting shadows, and unprofessional results. Its two-section design also makes it significantly easier to transport and store compared to a single, long pole, offering a practical advantage for photographers working on location or in studios with limited space.The Manfrotto 047-2 is incredibly user-friendly. With a standard diameter of 50mm, it fits perfectly into uncored paper rolls and is compatible with the corresponding Expan drive units. To ensure a straight and secure start, the tube features pre-applied adhesive tape, allowing you to easily stick the leading edge of your paper to the core. Simply attach your paper, roll it onto the core for a tight and even wrap, and mount it onto your background support system. This simple process provides the structure needed for smooth, motorised or chain-driven operation, protecting your investment in background paper and saving you valuable time during setup. As an essential part of a complete background setup, these Tubes offer unparalleled performance and durability, embodying the quality and reliability that the Manfrotto brand is known for worldwide.---Features:* Versatile Backdrop Compatibility: It allows you to use the Expan drive system with a wide variety of uncored paper or even cloth backgrounds, greatly expanding your creative options.* Robust and Lightweight Construction: Made of high-grade aluminium, it provides exceptional strength to prevent sagging while remaining lightweight for easy handling and mounting.---Specifications:* Weight: 1.28 kg* Length: 275 cm