Manfrotto 046MCG EXPAN SET, METAL GRAY CHAIN

The hardworking autopole for big or small spaces. This essential Autopole is ideal for creating backgrounds whatever space you have to work with. Because it extends from between 210cm and 370 cm, it can be adjusted to fit the area, whether that’s in the studio or on location. This ingenious and flexible system means you can create super-professional results every time, without any hassle.

Aside from being nifty and functional, this autopole is made to last. It’s crafted from durable aluminium, and painted black for a stylish finish. This means that it’s strong enough to support what you need on the day, while being lightweight enough to pack away and carry to the next stop easily. Not only that, it has a smart cantilever system, enabling you to get everything into place with a few swift movements.

To keep things extra secure, there’s an integrated safety lock, so when you’re set up there’s no chance of slipping or wobbling. This helps the autopole to carry heavier loads with ease. Plus, rubber cups at each end give you a totally firm footing, regardless of the ground you’re on, so you can be extra sure that you’re completely stable.

Strong, flexible and capable. This must-have Background Support should be a part of any professional’s kit. Not only is it flexible enough to work with a range of attachments and different sized columns, it’s also made to last, crafted from hardwearing aluminium. This design also means that it’s lightweight too. So carrying it from one shoot to the next will never be a hassle.

Part of this background support’s big advantages is its portability. It weighs just 0.85kg, which makes it an easy to handle piece of kit. Apart from being lightweight, it has a clever 3-section design. This means you can stack the support up when you’re getting ready to start for the day, and set-up in moments. It also enables you to collapse it right down when you’re done and slot it into you bag.

User-friendly too, this support has been designed to work with a range of attachments, giving you total flexibility to build your gear up to suit you on the day. A standard 9.5mm top attachment allows you to pair it with what you need, and it can fit onto a variety of pipes and columns ranging from 2cm in diameter, right through to 9.45cm. Plus, it can extend from 112 cms to 298 cm, giving you scope to work in big or small spaces.

Aluminium core in 2 sections, diameter: 50mm for uncored back round paper. Has adhesive tape for sticking paper. Length: 275cm.