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Does anyone know of a pole that will go shorter than a 99b but still extend 7 feet(ish)? Thanks.
I am looking for a pole that collapses down to 20" but will extend to 96".
Code: UN-55Max. Height: 7'11" (2.4 m)Folded Length: 21.5" (54.6 cm)Max. Base Diameter: 3'7" (1.1 m)Min. Tube Diameter / Max. Tube Diameter: 1/2" (1.27 cm) / 1" (2.54 cm)Weight: 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg)Legs/Number of Risers: Single-strut leg brace, solid bar legs. 4 Risers.
Half PoleCode: KPHMax. Height: 3' (91 cm)Folded Length: 18" (46 cm)Min. Tube Diameter / Max. Tube Diameter: 7/8" (2.2 cm) / 1 1/8" (2.9 cm)Weight: 1.1 lbs (.5 kg)Legs/Number of Risers: 2 Risers (3 sections).
I'm in the market for a 99b. Anyone know if there is a cheaper place than one of the usuals (B&H, etc) to pick one up?
Quote from: lsd2525 on October 28, 2016, 12:49:28 PMI'm in the market for a 99b. Anyone know if there is a cheaper place than one of the usuals (B&H, etc) to pick one up?They don't come up on eBay often, but you might put out an ISO on the YS here. That's where I got mine.I will say that after using it, I think the full asking price is reasonable for the quality you get.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/252212-REG/Manfrotto_649_649_Quick_Action_Release.htmlhttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546481-REG/Manfrotto_003_003_Backlight_Stand_Black.htmlDo yourself a favor and order these accessories now for the 099b. You won't regret, this is the ultimate setup.
I've been thinking about this for a while...the marriage of a Lowel half pole and UN-55 stand to create a 8ft pole that collapses down to a small pole. BH had a demo UN-55 on sale so I took a chance...Basically remove the top section of the Half pole and the second section of the UN-55...and marry them. Nice small footprint.I have to say...I'm very impressed with the UN-55 stand. It would do just about everything I want with one set of actives...maybe even two sets. It is a good foot taller than my Manfrotto 501b and much steadier...albeit noticeably heavier.