I'm looking for a decent boom and light stand combo, I bought a boom off ebay recently, and the boom itself is reasonable quality but the swivel is only made out of plastic, so it can't really handle anything more than just a straight flash on boom, which i want to be able to mount my 24"x24" softbox to for over head, or up high softbox shots without getting it the way of the camera...
Now I'd love a C-Stand but even from Image Melbourne they start at like $250, which is a lot of money for a light stand, esp when you compare it to the rest of my strobist gear (3x Nikon SB-28's (all from ebay), a set of Cactus V4 triggers (1 trans, and 4 receivers) (direct from GI), 2x 43" convertible umbrellas, 2x nano light stands, (brollies and stands from ##############), 3 metal umbrella holders for my light stands (from ebay), and a 24x24" softbox (from ebay))
So i really would rather not have to spend as much money on a light stand as what i have on the total for most of the rest of my gear...
I could probably just use my current boom from ebay if i could find a better swivel bracket... I would attempt to DIY but I don't really have the facilities at my current Unit... so unless I go over to my parents and do it there... but I'd rather buy something if i can find something reasonable...
Anyone use a boom? cheap one? expensive one?