Inexpensive light stands
Oct 20, 2014 13:20:29 #
I'm entirely in favor of repurposing and DIY, but a music stand will probably not get your light more than 5 feet up.
Don't overlook secondhand/thrift stores. I found 2 Calumet (Manfrotto) 4-section air cushioned light stands that go up to 8 feet in a secondhand store. Retail $100+ for similar, I paid $20 each.
Don't overlook secondhand/thrift stores. I found 2 Calumet (Manfrotto) 4-section air cushioned light stands that go up to 8 feet in a secondhand store. Retail $100+ for similar, I paid $20 each.
Oct 20, 2014 13:45:03 #
bkyser wrote:
Yup, I have 2 like that (not that brand) and 2 that are like ball heads. I primarily use studio strobes, which is what the O.P. was talking about. No brackets needed at all, although I'm starting to use speedlights when I'm shooting outside, thanks to Captain C. for his many fine examples using a Chimera collapsible beauty dish.
I have a couple of the ball-head type mounts as well. They work great on old/cheap/spare tripods as long as you don't need the extra height.
Oct 26, 2014 11:54:26 #
Rancher38
Loc: Halfway, OR
klaus wrote:
Here is another very inexpensive solution to mount a flash gun and an umbrella to a (standard mount) light stand. These holders are made out of very sturdy plastic. I have several of them and they work really well.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301291168183?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301291168183?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Good one, thanx
Oct 26, 2014 11:54:48 #
Oct 26, 2014 13:22:52 #
DavidPine wrote:
Consider weighing it down.
Doesn't life do that automatically?!?! : lol:
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