Erik_H Loc: Denham Springs, Louisiana

Got enough Luna-Pros yet? lol. Seriously though, Pretty good looking stands.

wlgoode Loc: Globe, AZ

Why not? It's about photo equipment.

michaelgem

Thanks JR for your valuable contribution to our knowledge of inexpensive lighting and equipment that you use to accomplish the professional quality images shown here and on your website.

You have inspired me to mirror your setup and pursue flash lighting, where I have until now only gotten good using continuous sources, both fluorescent and led.

I'll let you know how I make out.

Michael

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

These stands have now been in weekly use, in and out of the boot, setup/taken down and working perfectly

michaelgem

The following review by JR1 inspired me to look for his UK obtained inexpensive flash lighting setup but from vendors to the US market.

Thanks, JR for your welcome heads up on the availability of this inexpensive but quality flash lighting setup.

I found the "bomb" in studio light stands similar to JR's but 10' in height with die cast metal locking collars and gorgeous annodized black metal tubing, 1.36" outside diameter with double leg braces, very stable.

They are two PBL photobright lighting studio 10' light stands obtained through amazon.com from STEVE KAESER PHOTOGRAPHIC LIGHTING & ACC. They came with there own carry bags and heavy duty saddlebag designed sandbags to go over the stand legs to make the stand very stable. All for $62.95, outstanding value for the money.

Product Features
EXTENDS UP TO 10', EXTRA WIDE FOOTPRINT, HOLDS LOADS UP TO 15 lbs
ALL METAL LOCKING COLLARS, SPRING CUSHIONED, SMOOTH AND EASY RAISING AND LOWERING, SPRING LOADED, CLOSES DOWN TO 45"
STANDS WEIGH 4.8 lbs EACH, BLACK NON-GLARE ANODIZED FINISH, ALUMINUM TUBE CONSTRUBTION
NON-SLIP TIPS ON EACH LEG TO PREVENTN MOVEMENT, 5/8" UNIVERSAL LIGHT STAND ADAPTER, WITH 1/4" 20 THEAD ON TOP
SAND BAGS SADDLE BAG DESIGN 10 1/4" X 9 1/4", HEAVY DUTY, FILL WITH SAND,GRAVEL OR EVEN NUTS AND BOLTS

I know I sound like a shill for Kaeser, but that's how pleased I am with JR's advice and Steve Kaeser's PBL light stands.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003D8KV0K/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_ST1_dp_1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?ie=UTF8&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&me=A2ZZIT1M65460C

Michael

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

They are identical to the Cowboy Studios 7' stands...probably same manufacturer just branded differently.

I second the kudos for them...they are sturdy and very portable.

I use them MUCH more than my ultra expensive stands...

corryhully Loc: liverpool uk

they certainly sound good for the price.
thanks jr1

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

Here is the link to the Cowboy studio version:
http://www.amazon.com/Cowboy-Studio-Quality-Aluminum-Adjustable/dp/B003PEUA30/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1361905839&sr=1-2&keywords=cowboy+studio+7

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

Stirling Moos a great UK racing driver once said "my car may be half the cost of others but my ability is twice that of other drivers"

All I am saying is you do NOT have to spend $400 when the same work can be done spending $227

You can spend $200 on a stand that has a 12month guarantee, a $50 stand ALSO has a 12 month guarantee, BOTH can go wrong.

If you work it out, you can get two stands, two flashguns, a set of flash triggers and two brollies for £150 ok they will not take daily pro bashing but as a home setup, they will be great.

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

[quote=JR1]Back to the stand

The other parts arrived yesterday.

The bracket was purchased from Ebay though the suplier does have their own site


http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad121/jser1/bracketa.jpg

It cost £10 including postage and comes exceedingly well wrapped.

The umbrellars again Ebay, and i thought this time I WILL deliberately buy cheap just to see were £4 each including postage.

So, the totap price of the whole stand to turn your flashgun into a studio flash is just £24.

As with ALL stands I would never use them without weighting the base, you done want a flash worth hundreds toppling over, other than that, the quality of the stands, and the mount are exceptional for the cost, making me wonder why, other than the "name" anyone would buy a branded make.

I would rather have three, a silver, white and shoot through brolly fof a total of £12, than one branded make, the stands even if the clips go, can easily be replaced with a hose clip for £1 from an ironmungers and for £4 if the brolly lasts say a year it has cost less than 33p a month!

So if you are considering whether studio kits are right for you and want to try something cheap first OR want a pack away PROPER studeo outfit, after all that is why you pad all that for that GOOD flashgun you bought wasn't it, then for just £60 you have TWO studio lights.

THE BRACKET AS STATED ABOVE

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

I ordered a combo 2- light set from CS. Very light. Stands not high enough, my fault for not knowing what I was searching for. Found a couple of heavier but used stands at a photo shop for $30 bucks each that extend to 9' and will last a lifetime. Upgraded umbrellas also to 43" from 32".
Bottom line CS usable but for me more functional as secondary lighting. CS sells heavier stands and equipment also, but have not purchased any from them. Will be checking local sources first for future purchades, but not saying I would not order from them again.