Manfrotto MF142B

Manfrotto 142B Heavy Duty Extension ColumnUnlock new creative heights and expand your production capabilities with the Manfrotto 142B Heavy Duty Extension Column. Designed for professional photographers, videographers, and gaffers who demand versatility and uncompromising reliability, this essential accessory allows you to elevate your camera or lighting equipment far beyond the limits of a standard stand. When your vision calls for a high-angle shot, an overhead lighting setup, or simply the need to clear obstacles on set, the 142B is the robust solution you can trust.Built to integrate seamlessly into professional workflows, this extension column is engineered from high-strength, lightweight aluminium. Its durable construction ensures it can handle the demands of a busy studio or a challenging location shoot, all while maintaining a manageable weight of just 2.4 kg for easy transport and handling. The non-reflective black finish minimizes glare and unwanted reflections on set, ensuring it remains invisible to the camera and does not interfere with your lighting design.The core of the 142B´s functionality lies in its impressive extension capability. Consisting of two sturdy sections with a single, secure riser, it provides a significant boost in height. It extends the reach of your heavy-duty cine stand from a minimum height of 124 cm (49 inches) to a towering maximum of 210 cm (82.6 inches). This generous range offers incredible flexibility, enabling you to position lights as a high-powered hair light, rig a camera for a dramatic top-down perspective, or elevate a microphone boom for clear audio capture. The smooth-operating, secure locking mechanisms ensure that once you set your desired height, your gear remains stable and safe.Compatibility is key in a professional environment, and the Manfrotto 142B is designed to be a universal tool. It features a standard 1 1/8 (28mm) Junior Pin at the base, allowing it to mount securely into the receiver of any heavy-duty cine stand, combo stand, or roller stand. At the top, a universal 5/8 (16mm) Baby Stud provides a standard mounting point for a vast array of lighting fixtures, camera mounts, grip heads, and other essential studio equipment. This industry-standard design guarantees that the 142B will become an indispensable and frequently used component of your gear collection.Key Specifications:* Material: High-Strength Aluminium* Finish: Non-Reflective Black* Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)* Minimum Extension Height: 124 cm (49.2 inches)* Maximum Extension Height: 210 cm (82.6 inches)* Column Sections: 2* Risers: 1* Top Attachment: 5/8 (16mm) Stud* Base Attachment: 1 1/8 (28mm) Pin