Heavy duty light stands

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I need something substantial for my 60" brolly as I've been borrowing a stand from a friend. Is there any advantage to a 4 part over a 3 part air cushioned stand other than the space it takes up?
 
If you are ever over this way - market rasen I have loads of lighting stands not doing much, you are welcome to have a look

stew
 
Hi Stew,
Do you mean you might have some going cheap?
 
Was also looking for a stronger stand so if you find something let me know what its like.

I had a look at a manfrotto 501 or something and it was pretty feeble, C-stands are expensive though.
 
more than likely Dean, will check whats there first though, will get back to you

stew
 
I really like my Manfrotto AutoPoles they don't take up much room although you need a level floor and ceiling to use them!
 
Ah so you keep a hold of it to stop all the kids taking turns at light-stand rides.the life of a studio photographer, hope its going well .........

stew
 
Need these for location and studio work, Gary. :)
 
EdinburghGary said:
I use a light stand on wheels, courtesy of Calumet. It's huge, and supports the Octo 160 and large light, without weights, full height :)

I wheel it around the shop....

£160 I think.

G.
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Is it this one HERE Gary ?
 
I know Mr Lovegrove is not everyone's cup of tea, but he reviews some heavy duty lighting stands here.
 
EdinburghGary said:
It's very very cool. Big wheels, easy to move around - horrid weight on it at the top, yet it stays upright...

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I am getting a Fresnel lens for Christmas and it needs a decent stand. I might well get one of these for my key light.
 
EdinburghGary said:
Wassat? :)
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It is a lens that you stick onto the front of a studio light and it changes the shape of the beam to give you that 1920's/30's glamour look. They are gorgeous. Only used one once at Garry Edwards's studio but wanted one since and I might well treat myself.

This image was done using it:

cassie110.jpg


Maybe not the best example but the only one I can find just this second.....
 
david1701 said:
calumet 4m stand - is huggggeee and looks to be strong enough for most
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this, and the calumet/manfrotto brolly swivel.

Really though, for just use with a speedlight, it's not much of an issue, but you do need to sandbag or weight it for use on location.

C stands are the ultimate and standard.
 
Nobody has actually answered my original question though. :)
 
The23rdman said:
Nobody has actually answered my original question though. :)
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It would depend on the stand, but like for like I would suspect the stand with the least number of sections would be the strongest. Certainly works like that for tripods!
 
oooooh lol... air cushioning's kinda useful, especially if working without a regular assistant, and relying on randoms (or models!) to help you lower tripods every now and again (eg lowering both sides of a backdrop at the same time) - but imo not too essential, but it is a safety feature both for your fingers and your lights :)
 
itsdavedotnet said:
oooooh lol... air cushioning's kinda useful, especially if working without a regular assistant, and relying on randoms (or models!) to help you lower tripods every now and again (eg lowering both sides of a backdrop at the same time) - but imo not too essential, but it is a safety feature both for your fingers and your lights :)
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Or you could just be careful!

30 years plus and I haven't had an accident with a stand either with my fingers or my lights!
 
TG. said:
Anywhere else to get these from at a decent price ?
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I have not seen them any cheaper. I have seen that particular one in use and liked the effect. Like I said Christmas :)
 
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