Inexpensive light stands
Oct 16, 2014 16:27:01 #
Rancher38
Loc: Halfway, OR
Am exploring the use of folding music stands (with removable heads) and micro pone stands to hold strob lights. Any recommendations?
Oct 16, 2014 16:31:34 #
Rancher38 wrote:
Am exploring the use of folding music stands (with removable heads) and micro pone stands to hold strob lights. Any recommendations?
I bought a set of cowboy studio lighting kits, pretty inexpensive for the home photog!!
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_10/185-0853222-8471144?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=cowboy%20studio%20lights&sprefix=cowboy+stu%2Caps%2C227
Oct 16, 2014 16:31:36 #
Rancher38 wrote:
Am exploring the use of folding music stands (with removable heads) and micro pone stands to hold strob lights. Any recommendations?
I always thought of the regular light stands (air cushioned) no matter what make, as "dirt cheap"!
Oct 16, 2014 20:39:19 #
13 bucks and change with free shipping from ebay. California seller. It's a stand (7ft) and you can hang a light on it...:)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/7ft-Light-Stand-Premium-Adjustable-Photo-Video-Studio-Lighting-Photography-Stand-/310852450981?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item48603ffaa5
http://www.ebay.com/itm/7ft-Light-Stand-Premium-Adjustable-Photo-Video-Studio-Lighting-Photography-Stand-/310852450981?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item48603ffaa5
Oct 16, 2014 23:29:09 #
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Oct 17, 2014 01:16:04 #
Light stands cost $20 at my local Camera store and B7H and Adorama. And they extend to 7 feet. A good value to me even on my limited budget.
Oct 17, 2014 08:57:09 #
RichieC
Loc: Adirondacks
Yez... pai attenton to spel chack..
Buy well and buy once, there is a reason the pros spend $$$ on stuff like this...plus they look professional which helps when you send the bill.
Buy well and buy once, there is a reason the pros spend $$$ on stuff like this...plus they look professional which helps when you send the bill.
Oct 17, 2014 09:03:04 #
Rancher38
Loc: Halfway, OR
RichieC wrote:
Yez... pai attenton to spel chack..
Buy well and buy once, there is a reason the pros spend $$$ on stuff like this...plus they look professional which helps when you send the bill.
Buy well and buy once, there is a reason the pros spend $$$ on stuff like this...plus they look professional which helps when you send the bill.
Guys like you really make this a fun place.
Oct 17, 2014 09:34:59 #
Oct 17, 2014 09:36:35 #
Rancher38 wrote:
Am exploring the use of folding music stands (with removable heads) and micro pone stands to hold strob lights. Any recommendations?
Check out http://mpex.com/ - they have quality, value priced stuff.
Also http://www.strobist.blogspot.com/ for other useful ideas for working with speedlights - and some good DIY tips as well.
Oct 17, 2014 09:42:47 #
Rancher38
Loc: Halfway, OR
Thanx, actually the strobe blog is what got me started, thanx for the validation!
Oct 17, 2014 11:19:26 #
Rancher38 wrote:
Am exploring the use of folding music stands (with removable heads) and micro pone stands to hold strob lights. Any recommendations?
I have no idea of what you are going to mount on these stands, but the last thing you want to do is to go "cheap". Buying a light stand is similar to buying a tripod. Why would you go"cheap"on something that is supporting your camera and lens. The same goes for light stands.
If your intending on mounting a strobe light and a large modifier you need a sturdy stand. You also have to take into consideration the max. height of the stand, the maximum footprint, and the maximum weight it can support.
I bought mine at www.paulcbuff.com.
Bob
Oct 17, 2014 12:30:37 #
RichieC wrote:
Yez... pai attenton to spel chack..
Buy well and buy once, there is a reason the pros spend $$$ on stuff like this...plus they look professional which helps when you send the bill.
Buy well and buy once, there is a reason the pros spend $$$ on stuff like this...plus they look professional which helps when you send the bill.
That depends.
Beefy, air cushioned, heavy light stands aren't very portable if you work alone and so the cheapie cowboy studio ones work great and if you break one...the are 2 for 20.00.
If you're Joe McNally and have 4 assistants then you don't care.
I have the nice, heavy, air cushioned ones and I have the cheapies and guess which ones come with me when I go shoot and which just sit in my house?
Oct 17, 2014 12:32:47 #
wolfman wrote:
I have no idea of what you are going to mount on these stands, but the last thing you want to do is to go "cheap".
Not necessarily. It depends on your requirements.
If you shoot speedlights and you need portability and light weight then the cheapies make perfect sense.
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Buying a light stand is similar to buying a tripod. Why would you go"cheap"on something that is supporting your camera and lens. The same goes for light stands.
Buying a light stand is similar to buying a tripod. Why would you go"cheap"on something that is supporting your camera and lens. The same goes for light stands.
See answer above.
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If your intending on mounting a strobe light and a large modifier you need a sturdy stand. You also have to take into consideration the max. height of the stand, the maximum footprint, and the maximum weight it can support.
I bought mine at www.paulcbuff.com.
If your intending on mounting a strobe light and a large modifier you need a sturdy stand. You also have to take into consideration the max. height of the stand, the maximum footprint, and the maximum weight it can support.
I bought mine at www.paulcbuff.com.
Agreed...but that doesn't mean that heavy and beefy is always the answer.
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