Manfrotto Black Aluminium 6-Sections High Super Stand

The Manfrotto 269HDBU Black Aluminum Super High Stand is the tallest production-ready light stand in the world: a rock-solid, double-braced 7.3 m (24 ft) black aluminum beast with 6 sections, 10 kg payload, one leveling leg and a universal type-14 head (28 mm socket + 16 mm stud + 3/8″ screw). Perfect for overhead frames, big softboxes, and high key/rim lights in large studios or on location when you need to go ridiculously high without renting a wind-up.

The Manfrotto 269HDBU is the “Super Giant” stand found on every major film, TV, and photography stage. Six aluminum sections (50 mm top tube) extend via smooth column locks to a staggering 730 cm while still holding 10 kg at the top (1 kg at full height/inclination). Double leg bracing and a massive 173 cm folded footprint give bomb-proof stability, and the telescopic leveling leg handles uneven ground. The universal type-14 top accepts Junior or Baby fixtures directly and works with 103/104/104G wheels for full studio mobility. At 10 kg it’s surprisingly manageable for its height and remains the go-to when you need light directly overhead on a 20-foot seamless or above a car rig.

Key Features

• Maximum height 730 cm (24 ft) – one of the tallest collapsible stands available
• 10 kg payload (1 kg at full extension)
• Double-braced legs + one leveling leg
• Universal type-14 head: 28 mm socket + 16 mm stud + 3/8″ screw
• Black anodized finish – low visibility on set
• Wheel-compatible (103/104/104G)
• 6 sections, 5 risers, folds to 173 cm