LightPro Black C-Stand Grip Arm (120cm) - Uncompromising Reach and Rigidity for Professional Rigging
The LightPro 120cm Black C-Stand Arm is an extended-length rigging tool engineered to boom heavy lighting fixtures, modifiers, and grip accessories safely outside the camera's frame.
Built for the Demands of Modern Production
On professional film and broadcast sets, precise lighting control often requires positioning fixtures and modifiers exactly where traditional light stands cannot physically reach. The LightPro 120cm (47.2-inch) grip arm solves complex rigging challenges by providing critical horizontal extension. Whether you are booming a high-output LED monolight overhead for an interview hair light, flying a massive 4x4 floppy to cut negative fill, or precisely placing a hypercardioid shotgun microphone over talent, this extended arm delivers the structural rigidity necessary to prevent mid-shoot sagging or unwanted oscillation.
Machined from high-tensile tubular metal, the arm minimizes flex even under demanding payloads. When subjected to the heavy torque forces created by extended leverage, the rigid construction ensures consistent payload distribution back through the main C-stand riser. By dropping seamlessly into standard 2.5-inch grip heads (gobo heads), the arm allows technicians to instantly adapt their grip workflow on location. Instead of carrying multiple specialized booms, grips can utilize this arm to transform any standard C-stand base into a high-reach overhead rigging solution, maximizing the efficiency of the gear cart.
Furthermore, the arm features a rugged, anti-reflective matte black powder-coat finish. In critical lighting environments—particularly high-contrast low-key setups, moody narratives, or automotive commercial shoots—this stealth finish prevents stray reflections and specular highlights from bouncing off the grip equipment and contaminating the scene.
Key Technical Specifications
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Total Length: 120cm (47.24 inches)
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Mounting Interfaces: Dual 5/8" (16mm) Baby Pin spigot connections
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Finish: Anti-reflective matte black powder coat for zero-bounce integration
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Construction: High-tensile tubular alloy blend for maximum load rigidity
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System Compatibility: Universal fit for industry-standard 2.5" grip heads (Gobo) and standard C-stand spigot receivers
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Part Number (SKU): M11-033E
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Primary Rigging Applications: Lighting boom, microphone extension, scrim/flag/net mounting, and articulating accessory support
Production FAQ
How does the extended 120cm length impact payload capacity compared to standard 40-inch arms?
At 120cm, the arm acts as a longer lever, which inherently amplifies the torque at the grip head and slightly reduces the maximum safe payload at the far extremity. Heavy monolights will require a high-friction grip head and robust sandbag counterbalancing at the stand's base to ensure absolute stability and prevent slipping.
Is the matte black finish durable enough for rigorous location work?
Yes. The arm utilizes a baked-on, anti-reflective powder coating specifically engineered to resist chipping, flaking, and scratching from the intense metal-on-metal friction that occurs when clamping down a grip head.
Can I mount a camera directly to the end of this arm for overhead tabletop shots?
Yes, but an additional adapter is required. Because the arm terminates in standard smooth 5/8-inch (16mm) baby pins, mounting a camera safely requires a locking 5/8-inch receiver to 1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 threaded adapter, paired with a heavy-duty ball head for framing adjustments.
Are the dual end spigots compatible with non-LightPro grip equipment?
Absolutely. The 16mm (5/8-inch) baby pin standard is strictly followed, making this arm completely interchangeable with grip heads, clamps, and fixtures from other industry-standard ecosystem brands like Matthews, Avenger, Kupo, and ARRI.