Change from a traditional, straight-up light stand to a boom stand and back again in just seconds. The top two sections of this stand's main column can become a tiltable, sliding boom arm with a long reach. A fabric, zippered weight bag with clip is included. You add the weight to it and then the boom can be properly counterbalanced. The ProMaster 4374 Studio Boom Stand is a highly versitile tool. And it is finished in flat black to reduce the chance of glare in your shots. A bras double-sided spigot is also included for connecting your lights and other gear. This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and/or other reproductive harm.