light stands: I am an student and i am required to get some light stands and two 500 watt tungsten lights. I have found 3 for 69.00 roughly this is the link to them...

normanhall Loc: Leslie Missouri

I am an student and i am required to get some light stands and two 500 watt tungsten lights.

I have found 3 for 69.00 roughly this is the link to them
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Linco-Flora-Heavy-Duty-Studio-8ft-Light-Stands-Tripod-Photo-Video-Case-Bag-/250900204865?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5584011078583627159
Can you tell me if this is a good deal on some stands or should i stay away from them.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

normanhall wrote:

I am an student and i am required to get some light stands and two 500 watt tungsten lights.

I have found 3 for 69.00 roughly this is the link to them
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Linco-Flora-Heavy-Duty-Studio-8ft-Light-Stands-Tripod-Photo-Video-Case-Bag-/250900204865?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5584011078583627159
Can you tell me if this is a good deal on some stands or should i stay away from them.

I have 2 of the Linco 12' lightstands that I use for my backdrop pole. I didn't like them for lightstands because they were a bit sloppy at full extension. I use 12' PhotoFlex stands for my lights, they seem to be a lot more stable, but they cost more too. Its a trade-off. The price is right for a starter set though, and you can always relegate them to backdrop stands! LOL

DavidT Loc: Maryland

MT Shooter wrote:

quote=normanhall I am an student and i am require... (show quote)

I'm not familiar with Linco, but have several PhotoFlex lights stands that are quite stable. I'd be leery about putting 500-watt bulbs on wobbly light stands.

daplight Loc: Kansas

The thing about any stands with hot lights are that they be air-cushioned, or you take a strip of gaffer tape (not duct tape that leaves nasty residue) to secure extended sections. This is so as not to break bulbs when the section collapses. This can become expensive. Also, sandbag each light stand to prevent knowing them over--breaking something or injuring someone. Think quality, for yourself and a higher resale value when you do get rid of them.

DavidT Loc: Maryland

Just found this article by the Prince of Cheap on Linco light stands:

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/commercial-product-photography/214220-prince-cheap-back.html

A decent review.