Specifications

Bowens booms feature a parallelogram
design that makes it easy to precisely
raise or lower lights without changing the
angle of light in relation to your subject.
For precise control, the head extension offers
rotation up to 360˚ for unlimited directional
control. All angle movements are controlled
by a handle located at the pivot point, making
it easy to see exactly how the light falls on the
subject.
The sliding counterweight system easily
adjusts for different sizes of lights and boxes.
Just slide the weight bags to create the
perfect balance and lock them securely.
Once you have the balance set for your light
source, there is no need to lock the boom
into position, simply raise or lower the light to
the height required and let go. The boom
stays put without locking, clamping or
cranking.
The minimized length of the counterweight
section makes this the perfect boom for
smaller studios.
The boom assembles in just minutes and
requires no tools.
Great for location & tabletop photographers.
Measures only 132cm (52") long with a reach
of 81cm (32").
Supplied with a counterweight bag, suitable
for up to 6.8kg (15lbs) of weights, and
accepts optional head extensions of 46cm
(18"), 61cm (24") and 76cm (32").
Measures 1m (38") unassembled, weighs 4kg
(9lbs) and mounts onto any cine-type light
stand with a
5
⁄8" female socket.
VB1180 Compact Boom
Perfect for large sets and low angles.
Features calibrated angle indicators on the
height and rotating head movements.
Measures 2.9m (9
1
⁄2') overall, has a 1.8m (6')
reach with a standard 46cm (18") head
extension and is supplied with two unfilled
counterweight bags.
For longer reach, 61cm (24"), 76cm (30") and
122cm (48") head extensions are available.
Measures 1.5m (60") unassembled and
weighs 7kg (16lbs).
VB1185 Standard Boom
Compact Boom Standard Boom
light booms
Boom Accessories
For a longer reach, four optional
extended head sections are available
for the Bowens Boom.
RD1219 18" (46cm) Head Extension
RD1225 24" (61cm) Head Extension
RD1231 30" (76cm) Head Extension
RD1249 48" (122cm) Head Extension
To change the orientation of the
mounting stud on the end of the boom
from horizontal to vertical.
RD1280 Vertical Mount Stud (
1
⁄2" or
5
⁄8")
Unfilled counterweight bags are
designed to be filled with sand or lead
shot and mounted on the sliding plate
of the boom tail section to add
stability.
RD1290 Small Counterweight Bag
RD1295 Large Counterweight Bag
A set of spare Thumbscrews for
securing counterweight bags to the
boom.
RD1330 Thumbscrews (set of four)
Boom Stand
This heavy-duty stand can be used with
or without the supplied wheels and will
support heavier lights or lighting
booms, providing great stability and
movement.
Max Height 218cm [13’]
Min Height 117cm [44”]
Closed Length 115cm [45”]
Weight 7.5kg [5.3lbs]
Order Code BW6620
Background Support System
The Bowens background support system is designed for use
with either full or half width paper backgrounds and any fabric
background.
This versatile system is 3 metres wide and can collapse down
to fit into a pretty small bag, making it ideal for transporting to
different locations outside the studio.
Max Height 247cm [9’]
Max Width 365cm [12’]
Bag Length 112cm [3’8”]
Kit Weight 7.7kg [17lbs]
Order Code BW6090
56 - Support Systems | Lighting Booms
57 - Support systems | Background Support System