If you are buying a Light Stand for your equipment your choice should be made according to the following elements:
Light Stand max and min height
If you need to travel with your equipment you can also take in consideration the folded size
Weight
Keep in mind a too much lightweight stand could be unstable and you could put at risk your equipment. Lightweight stands can be appreciated if you need to shoot outdoor. If this is your case a sandbag is also highly recommended.
Boom arm and boom stands
A boom arm or a boom light stand let you place your light source on a table top and are needed to have the light over your subject without having the stand in front of your lens.
Be careful using those light stands because if your equipment is heavy and the arm is too much extended you risk to bend the boom arm. In any case you have to counterbalance with a sandbag or a weight
In some case you can find a maximum load value. This value can varies upon the arm extension. More the arm is extended more light should be the supported weight
3 Fold Background Assembling Kit – set of 3
The 3 Fold Background Assembling Kit can be mounted on the wall or ceiling and can support up to 3 paper backgrounds, which can be coiled up and down through background expans. This ensures a quick exchange of your background system. Maximum weight per hook or expan: 6kg.
- convenient coil up and down as far as 3 paper backgrounds
- suitable for carton cores to approx 45-78mm
- included in delivery 3 pair of background expan with 3 chains and 3 weights
- length of the chain approx. 370cm
- wall and ceiling fastening
- high load capacity
Telescopic Background Crossbar 224-400cm
- Telescopic crossbar (Ø 3cm)
- Extendable from 225 – 400 cm
- For mounting on tripods with 5/8 inch spigot connection
- Ideally suitable for fabric and paper backgrounds up to 4.0 m width
Light & Motion Stella Pro Reflex Professional Light Stand Mount
The Professional Light Stand Mount adds the flexibility to mount the Reflex light head or Reflex light with battery to a light stand.
Phottix Q-drop Collapsible Backdrop Kit (4-color, 1.5m x 4m)
Phottix Q-drop Collapsible Backdrop Kit (4-color, 1.5m x 4m)
The Phottix Q-Drop Collapsible Backdrop Kit is ideal for live streaming, zooming, interviews, portraits, youtube, tutorials, post-production keying, imaginative backgrounds, and product photography.
This 1,5m x 4m backdrop kit is easy to assemble in minutes, is completely self-supporting, and stows away neatly in its own carry case.
The lightweight aluminum background frame has eight sections, and each section can be locked by another’s pipe joint. The ultra-thin frame structure has an elastic cord that runs through it for easy positioning and the flat leg supports attach and secure quickly.
No need for a clamp or light stand. This versatile kit includes a 1,5m x 4m blue/green muslin background as well as a 1,5m x 4m black/white muslin background that simply attaches via the Velcro straps.
What’s included:
• Backdrop frame x 1 • Backdrop stand x 2 • Carry bag x 1
• Backdrop stand gasket x 2 • Backdrop stand screw x 2
• Green / Blue Muslin background x 1 • Black / White Muslin background x 1
Phottix Stay-Put Sandbag II Large
Softboxes and umbrellas are great lighting modifiers but they can easily become airborne from a gust of wind when shooting outdoors. Don’t risk damaging your flashes or Monolights. The Phottix Stay-Put Sandbags II are available in three sizes and hold 3 kg/6.5 lbs, 6 Kg/13.2 lbs, and 10 Kg/22 lbs of weight, and can keep a light stand firmly in place when shooting outdoors or in the studio. These are indispensable accessories. Shoot safely – always use a sandbag.
- Keeps light stands firmly in place
- 10kg/ 22lbs payload capacity
- Useful both indoor and outdoor
- Saddlebag design and features a double zipper for easy filling
- Hand strap for transport and a clip and loop on the side that allows multiple sandbags to be connected
Phottix Stay-Put Sandbag II Medium
Softboxes and umbrellas are great lighting modifiers but they can easily become airborne from a gust of wind when shooting outdoors. Don’t risk damaging your flashes or Monolights. The Phottix Stay-Put Sandbags II are available in three sizes and hold 3 kg/6.5 lbs, 6 Kg/13.2 lbs, and 10 Kg/22 lbs of weight, and can keep a light stand firmly in place when shooting outdoors or in the studio. These are indispensable accessories. Shoot safely – always use a sandbag.
- Keeps light stands firmly in place
- 6kg/ 13.2lbs payload capacity
- Useful both indoor and outdoor
- Saddlebag design and features a double zipper for easy filling
- Hand strap for transport and a clip and loop on the side that allows multiple sandbags to be connected
Phottix Stay-Put Sandbag II Small
Softboxes and umbrellas are great lighting modifiers but they can easily become airborne from a gust of wind when shooting outdoors. Don’t risk damaging your flashes or Monolights. The Phottix Stay-Put Sandbags II are available in three sizes and hold 3 kg/6.5 lbs, 6 Kg/13.2 lbs, and 10 Kg/22 lbs of weight, and can keep a light stand firmly in place when shooting outdoors or in the studio. These are indispensable accessories. Shoot safely – always use a sandbag.
- Keeps light stands firmly in place
- 3kg/ 6.5lbs payload capacity
- Useful both indoor and outdoor
- Saddlebag design and features a double zipper for easy filling
- Hand strap for transport and a clip and loop on the side that allows multiple sandbags to be connected
Light & Motion C-Stand Mount
Phottix AR35 Boom Arm Stand
The maximum height of the arm is 83cm, offering a simple adjustment of the position. The 1/4 “screw connection can be rotated 180 ° and is compatible with microphones, cameras, LED lights and much more. The maximum capacity is 1.5kg.
A microphone clip (diameter 2.2cm to 3cm), table screw attachment (max. 5.5cm) and adapters for 3/8 “and 5/8” screws is included.
Phottix F-180 Light Stand (H/180cm/71″)
Phottix Padat Carbon Fiber Compact Light Stand (198cm/78″)
Phottix Padat Carbon Fiber Compact Light Stand (198cm/78″)
Features:
- Maximum height: 198cm
- Closed length: 66cm
- Attachment: Screw 1/4 “
- Maximum support: 1.5kg
- Weight: 600g
Phottix-MT-One Mini Tripod
Phottix Padat Carbon Fiber Compact Light Stand (200cm/79″)
Phottix Padat Carbon Fiber Compact Light Stand (200cm/79″)
In addition to folding flat like the aluminum Padat, the Padat Carbon 200 additionally offers extremely light characteristics as its central structure is made of carbon fiber.
Furthermore, the central shaft can be easily removed becoming a practical, compact and very light camera monopod.
Another feature of the Padata Carbon 200 is the possibility, thanks to a leveling leg, of being able to be opened even on uneven or uneven surfaces and even on stairways while maintaining the verticality of the central column.
Features:
– Maximum height: 2m
– Small footprint for transport
– Ideal for travel and work on location
– Perfect for hot shoe flashes and lightweight torches
– Removable carbon central shaft
– Leveling leg
Closed dimensions: 495mm X 79mm X 47mm
Weight: 940g
Maximum load: 1,5Kg
Phottix Saldo Backdrop Stand Kit (2.8×3.2m)
Easy to assemble background kit with bag included
This easy-to-assemble and take-anywhere background kit consists of two Phottix Balance 280 light stands with pneumatic system. Phottix’s Saldo stand series is extremely durable and resistant. Easy to assemble and disassemble and convenient to carry in the bag supplied. The assembled product is 3.2 meters wide and 2.8 meters high
Expan Background Drive Set and Chain
Compatible with 2.72m cardboard backdrops (max 6Kg) and with accessories (hooks) for Expan.
Manfrotto 013 – Adapter Spigot
Universal 16 mm spigot with double male thread 1/4 ” and 3/8 ”.
Ideal in conjunction with the Superclamp to install light points in positions where it is not possible to use a stand.
Manfrotto 018 – Caster Wheel Set
- Suitable for a tube with a diameter of 22mm
- Facilitates the positioning of the light
- Smooth rolling
Manfrotto 035 – Super Clamp
Suitable for a thousand uses: blocking a cable or a backdrop, joining two stands or, in conjunction with a spigot, installing a light point in the most unexpected and inaccessible places!
Manfrotto 046MC – Expan Set, metal black chain
- Fast and efficient background unrolling mechanism
- Insert the Expan into the background roll
- Maximum payload 10kg
- Includes metal chain
- To raise / lower the backdrops without moving the support stand
Manfrotto 047-2 – Two Section Aluminium-Core 2.7m
Manfrotto 047-2 – Two Section Aluminium-Core 2.7m
Aluminium core in 2 sections, diameter: 50mm for uncored back round paper. Has adhesive tape for sticking paper. Length: 275cm.
- It allows you to use the Expan with paper or cloth backgrounds
- This Alu-Core is 9′ (2.7 m) long
- Made of aluminium
Manfrotto 047-3 – Two Section Aluminium-Core 3.6m
Manfrotto 047-3 – Two Section Aluminium-Core 3.6m
Aluminium core in 2 sections, for uncored back round paper. Has adhesive tape for sticking on paper. Length: 366cm.
- It allows you to use the Expan with paper or cloth backgrounds
- This Alu-Core is 3.6 m long
- Made of aluminium
Manfrotto 1004BAC – Master Lighting Stand, Aluminium, Air Cushioned, Black
- 4-section stand with payload up to 9Kg
- 1004BAC stand attaches to others for easy transport
- Cushioning protects fingers and equipment
- Spigot with 3/8 ” thread and removable 1 / 4-20 ” attachment
- 106cm opening for maximum stability
Manfrotto 1314B – Background Support Kit, Bag and Spring Clamps
Manfrotto 1314B – Background Support Kit, Bag and Spring Clamps
The kit includes: stands max height 237cm, clamps, telescopic pole max 290cm
Maximum payload 10kg
Supplied with carrying bag
Weight of 4.2kg
Everything you need for a perfect backdrop in one bag. Our complete backdrop set consists of stands, stands, clamps, rods and a handy bag. With this innovative backdrop kit, you no longer have to worry about forgetting a few essential pieces in your studio. Take it with you and rest assured, because it will all be in one place.
Designed to support backdrops in roll or flat, cardboard or any other material. You will always be ready for anything, whatever the request. In the made-to-measure case, you will find: 1 3-section telescopic pole, 2 Baby Stands, 2 Mini Spring Clamps. A truly complete backdrop set!
Our background set is super handy and easy to carry, weighing only 4.2kg. Thanks to the aluminum body, you can count on a stand of great strength and resistance. It can support up to 10kg, making it an ideal choice for those who have to support heavy materials. It can stretch up to a maximum height of 237 cm, but when closed it occupies only 86cm.
Manfrotto 272B – Black Background Support 3-Section
Manfrotto 272B – Black Background Support 3-Section
Designed to fit various sized columns and pipes
Portable, three-section design
It can be extended up to 298cm
Made of lightweight and durable aluminum