Thank you so much for taking the time to make this! Without an instruction manual, I was having a hard time even figuring out how to get the legs apart. This was so helpful!
Hahaha, I find myself saying that about a lot of mundane subjects on UA-cam. Glad I didn't disappoint. Wish you all the best with you show and content in the new year Cory!
@6:00 It's the other way. The two indents are used for the light attachment nobs (the black twisty thing on your light). That small screw on the black twisty nob goes into that indent to make it more secure.
@@juanporta1134 The baby pin (that attaches to the light) goes into the circle part with lots of holes, and the part opposite to the circle part goes on the boom arm or the c-stand.
What an awesome video. I love it when UA-camrs take their time to explain stuff. My Flashpoint C-Stand is arriving today and I needed a video like this to guide me. Your style is outstanding! I know it's not easy, but keep up the good work.
OMG, thank you so much for this video. I just got mine and I was like - uh, I really didn't want my hubby to know I bought this and I almost thought I was going to have to ask for his help. THANK YOU. Going to try and assemble now.
Heya man, your editing and style of video is still as great as always, love the attention to detail in your editing. Your channel has grown so well it's amazing. Andy
Just purchased from the Vegas bandc camera store the Pro Master C stand kit for my music recording studio. Awesome choice! No instructions. So I just saw your and others videos. Thanks so much!
This video was really helpful! I got a c-stand and couldn't figure out how to assemble it. I almost unscrewed the legs to try to get them to open up. 😅 I'm glad I watched this video before I ruined my C-stand. So thank you 😊
cool video. Nice to see you stepping it up. There are reasons why Matthews stands are so expensive. Also, your baby pin is usually used the other way around to help keep lights from rotating. Good job promoting C-stands.
Like the background music! Sound of voice is also good! Had the same question about the babypin. Will read the comments to see if someone already answered.
@@JavierMercedes I'm planning to use the main stand itself to hold my big soft box. And use the boom arm separately on the top of the light stand (which I am currently using for the big soft box).... so that this light stand + boom arm can hold a microphone out and up over my head. 🤔 I'm hoping this works, and I haven't missed something 😆
Javier Mercedes Yeah man - that was my reaction when I saw who was doing the review! Also always cool to see your set and think, “I recorded a podcast there...” Great stuff as always, buddy! 👊
I just bought a set of these heavy duty c stands, but different brand, same product though. I was having trouble figuring out the assembly, this video was helpful! Yay for +production quality haha
Been thinking on what C-stand to buy. Affordable and yet sturdy, been choosing between this and the Neewer brand. Flashpoint has so many 5 star reviews and lastly, i watched your review which boost me to choose this Flashpoint. Btw, nice how you review them well and showed all my queries in mind. THANKS for sharing!
I'm in the same boat. I have a couple super cheap light stands but they struggle with my larger softbox so I wanted a heavy duty one and the option for a boom arm. I was looking at this and the Neewer myself. Adorama's service and your video sealed the deal.
I ended up getting a couple of double pack c-stands. They are a different brand though. I should have gotten c-stands a long time ago as it has totally allowed me to transform my studio into a functioning studio and not just a space where I shoot videos. Very good review!
If you wanted to mount it the "traditional way", the screw tightener of the Gobo head should go on the arm, leaving the Gobo head to spin around. If you look at the Matthews catalog you'll see how the traditional setup is, well, setup. But really, having the arm and Gobo head as separate components allows you greater flexibility in solving your needs. Also, Kupo makes a Grip Arm Support that you use in conjunction with a 4-way clamp that will secure the Grip Arm when extended. I find it very helpful when using the Grip Arm to hold an overhead camera to keep it stable and prevent bounce. And, of course, don't forget to sandbag your C-stand and keep the highest leg pointed towards the load and your Gobo Head knob always to the right!
Thanks for the video, BTW you can fit 2 Flashpoint 10's with their grip arms and gobo heads in a HF Apache 9800 rifle case. Thank goodness the case has wheels, it must weight 75 lbs.
Thanks, checked it out and it looks fantastic. So now I know: Rifle equipment is even more expensive than camera equipment! 😄 Since it can hold 2 C-stands, I will divide its cost by 2 to make myself feel better.
Hi, this video was very useful for me. I'm thinking of buying my first C-stand and am curious about which is the best one to buy if you've never bought one before. Also, can I do overhead lighting with a C-stand? And, is the stand's reflective surface a real problem when shooting?
Nice - didn't realize Adorama made their own branded c-stands. I have a handful of the Matthews c+ stand with the turtle base and I LOVE them - don't love the PRICE of them but once you use a real c-stand it makes everything else seem like a joke. For $130 that's a pretty good deal and value. The problem with buying one c-stand is that you'll soon realize you need more!
yup, Mathews makes the best C Stands out there, I used them a lot at my old job. I think this one for my home shooting and occasional client work is perfect for the price though. Thanks so much for watching Duane!
@@JavierMercedes yeah it looked pretty nice - I only have those matthews ones because of FilmTools in Burbank - they are a bit close so when I go down there its difficult to resist their selection of grip gear - and now they sell cameras so its turning in to a real dangerous place!
Bout this over a month ago and for that 100 buck price that’s a damn good deal. I got a Godox Slb60w and it holds it pretty well. I would recommend sandbags or weights
You’ve sold me. I’ve been meaning to pick one up but to be completely honest, have not wanted to stress about actually setting it up. This was an incredibly helpful video, dude!! Thank you for sharing it.
Hey thank Seth! depending on which one you get it will differ, but as I pointed out this stand is pretty awesome for the price point. another use commented that once you get one you will shortly find out that you will want another. And that is happening to me. I currently hang my Aputure 120d light from it which means I don't have the option of using it for my overhead shots, which I really want to do :( . I must keep away from amazon for a bit ha!
You are in a large city. Contact your local film / television equipment house. I will bet they will be glad to sell you something similar. Very likely they will stock C-stands from Kupo because that brand is from South Korea. But, even if they do not stock Kupo, I am sure they will have professional grade equipment. If you do not know a film/ television equipment house, find people who are in film or television production and ask them where they get their equipment. And, you might make some new friends! Terry Thomas Director of Photography Atlanta, Georgia USA
I have 2 c-stands and bought the baby pin and the way i connect it is the first way you did it so the grooves in the pin can go to your light but i think the 2nd way you did it also works too. As long as its tight. I want to get this C-stand only because of 2 things, the spring and the thread at the end which mine currently dont have but I bought mine for under $50 so not a big deal
If you need the boom arm, the c stand works the best. I've tried the lower tier stands, just not up to par, will break within months of repetitive uses.
Any recommendations for a bag for my C Stand it's a 52" minimum height for the centre column and it's so tricky to find a bag, I didn't realise C stands have different minimum heights until I got mine.
Look at comments more recent than yours. One comment says: HF Apache 9800 rifle case will hold 2 of these stands. And it has wheels to help with the weight - about 75 pounds.
The notches or holes on the baby pin. I think the gobo, knuckle joint holds the baby pin firmly anyway. I think the notches are to prevent your heavy strobe head with attached modifier from rotating under their own weight on the baby pin. I wish my Manfrotto Avenger baby pin had those notches.
Im having trouble with the screw that is supposed to secure the shaft to the legs. There's a thing inside blocking the screw now and I don't know how to fix this.
Home Depot - Either use a cut off piece of rubber tubing or get something threaded from the hardware department that is deep. Just thread it on and leave it there while not in use.
I am having trouble attaching my deep softbox to my FP C-stand. I want to be able to adjust angles with it on the boom arm but it keeps rotating down due to the weight. Heeeeelp!
Sounds like you’re not setting it up with everything to the right. Look it up, the big handles on your gobo should be on your right side, otherwise it will undo itself with some weight
If you are looking at C-Stands then this is the same kind of weight as any other C-Stand, In fact I would say that is is on the lighter side for a c-stand.
Every c stand made that is a real legitimate manufacturer are made of steel. This is for longevity when On set you can abuse them for years. Every aluminum stand made will wear and break down as the metal is not close To as durable as steel. Steel is real and working on larger productions around the world the c stand Is one of the foundations of every set. The weight is a standard. Not light but worth there weight in gold. Always Make sure to sand bag the large leg. Always
I not a fan of that spring in the C Stand and I think that spring would not last a lifetime but rather wear out over time. I would go with a Matthew C Stand instead. It would cost me $156.
You have the arm set up on the wrong side. The arm needs to be on the right side to follow the right hand rule to the arm with self tighten under load. You don’t need the extra baby pin you can just use the side of the arm opposite the grip head
Not sure how this is supposed to be a review especially since you clearly didn't seem to have any prior experience with c stands never mind an in depth understanding or experience of using different brands to formulate a proper opinion. More importantly there's no mention of how to properly setup this type of stand to ensure SAFE operation and avoid accidents which is a serious concern IMO I seriously recommend anyone watching this / contemplating getting their first c stand to go find and watch videos by pro photographers who have been working with such stands for years showing you how to properly setup c stands. IMO this is absolutely vital before attempting to use one for the first time, otherwise you could be asking for trouble !
@@oneeyedphotographer reviews should be done by competent individuals who know how to use equipment being reviewed and with more than enough experience of using the type of equipment being reviewed IMO and unfortunately this is clearly not the case here. Person isn't even sure if it's mounted correctly and is asking for peeps to put info in the comments if he got it wrong ... hmmm, this doesn't fill me with any confidence whatsoever; hence my not so positive critique
@@oneeyedphotographer to say here is a product and it works should be a given, but if you are going to do a review then at least compare it against other similar products and how it fairs & pros/cons. Also if any product can cause accidents and damaged if used incorrectly I would hope for a section on safe usage with some appropriate demonstration if possible. Also saying I'm not sure if this is the correct way to mount something and asking for feedback on this in the reviews doesn't bode well, it lacks proper recearch. All in all I felt that I needed to say something and to advice anyone thinking of getting a C stand, especially for the first time, to do a bit more research and to look at other videos before rushing out and getting one. I have no issues recommend C stands in general, but I'd advise caution and would ask anyone to get to know them and how to use them first.
@@vickosis Thank you. Now the UA-camr has some advice to help make better videos in the future. For me personally, I was looking for general advice I could apply to a C stand I already own. For comparing, I have reservations. Posing the question "Which camera is best for you" is generally unhelpful. There maybe one or two camera systems best for a particular camera, for me for years that was Canon DSLRs, and that was because of particular lenses. Today I am now using those lenses on a mirrorless body of a different brand and I have lost nothing, and now I can make photos I could not before. Regarding C stands, for me it's too late to worry about quality, features. I need to know how to assemble it and use it safely. Videos addressing my needs are surprisingly scarce.
Leave a big 👍 if this helped! Let me know how the grip head is supposed to go on the arm.
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I have always done it that way and was taught it that way when rigging as an assistant.
pro tip: watch movies at Flixzone. Been using them for watching all kinds of movies during the lockdown.
@Stephen Antonio Yup, I've been watching on flixzone} for years myself :D
@Stephen Antonio Yea, I've been using Flixzone} for months myself =)
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this! Without an instruction manual, I was having a hard time even figuring out how to get the legs apart. This was so helpful!
Thank you so much for the detailed video and thoroughly demonstrated assembly process. This is exactly what I need to expand my music studio! 🤩🎵
I just watched a whole video about a c stand, and I was not disappointed 👍 great job
Hahaha, I find myself saying that about a lot of mundane subjects on UA-cam. Glad I didn't disappoint. Wish you all the best with you show and content in the new year Cory!
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@6:00 It's the other way. The two indents are used for the light attachment nobs (the black twisty thing on your light). That small screw on the black twisty nob goes into that indent to make it more secure.
I’m very confused in this part would you please show how to set it up?
@@juanporta1134 The baby pin (that attaches to the light) goes into the circle part with lots of holes, and the part opposite to the circle part goes on the boom arm or the c-stand.
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100% Correct
What an awesome video. I love it when UA-camrs take their time to explain stuff. My Flashpoint C-Stand is arriving today and I needed a video like this to guide me. Your style is outstanding! I know it's not easy, but keep up the good work.
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Thanks you for this great vid! Useful and i also liked your format/style. Straight, no fluff and full of practical details. Well done.
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OMG, thank you so much for this video. I just got mine and I was like - uh, I really didn't want my hubby to know I bought this and I almost thought I was going to have to ask for his help. THANK YOU. Going to try and assemble now.
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Thank you for this! I just bought the flashpoint c stand and xplor 400 pro ttl. Learning how to set it up
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Heya man, your editing and style of video is still as great as always, love the attention to detail in your editing. Your channel has grown so well it's amazing. Andy
Hey thanks so much Andy! Hope all is well over seas.
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I got the flashpoint for $99 on amazon with a business account. IT IS WELL worth the money. Great video, also!
I concur in it being worth the money 👍
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Just purchased from the Vegas bandc camera store the Pro Master C stand kit for my music recording studio. Awesome choice! No instructions. So I just saw your and others videos. Thanks so much!
Thank you for this video! I never would have gotten this stand together without your vid.
omg, I know I thought I was going to need a special tool to get down in that hole just to get the legs apart.
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This video was really helpful! I got a c-stand and couldn't figure out how to assemble it. I almost unscrewed the legs to try to get them to open up. 😅 I'm glad I watched this video before I ruined my C-stand. So thank you 😊
Thank you, Javier. This video was really helpful to put the stand together.
Was selecting between several C-stands and this video helped me decide. Thanks so much for this informational video and explanation.
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That was a great video. Just wanted I needed since I couldn’t figure out how to set it up-as you mentioned there weren’t any instructions.
Thanks so much for clearing up the pin assembly
Just saw your video Great, it was a life saver. Got my C stand and it sat in the box for quite awhile. Found your video it i was a huge help.
Glad it helped
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Great video, gave me some idea how to set mine up...just arrived a few days ago. Thank you for your content.
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cool video. Nice to see you stepping it up. There are reasons why Matthews stands are so expensive. Also, your baby pin is usually used the other way around to help keep lights from rotating. Good job promoting C-stands.
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Thank you on this. This was very helpful 🙌🏾
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i sooo love this video! Thank you , you are great!!!!
great video! and kudos for mentioning the breakdown part. (for the legs) - great forward thinking there!
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Like the background music! Sound of voice is also good! Had the same question about the babypin. Will read the comments to see if someone already answered.
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Hey Javier, I just ordered one as well thanks to your video (using your Amazon link). Thanks! :)
Thank you Jason!
@@JavierMercedes I'm planning to use the main stand itself to hold my big soft box. And use the boom arm separately on the top of the light stand (which I am currently using for the big soft box).... so that this light stand + boom arm can hold a microphone out and up over my head. 🤔 I'm hoping this works, and I haven't missed something 😆
@@JasonParkerMagic seems like a neat idea, i just did a similar setup for a video I was shooting, such a versatile piece of equipment
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Super-helpful, man - actually in the market for one right now. Thanks for the awesome vid!
Hey I know that guy! Thanks Brian!
Javier Mercedes Yeah man - that was my reaction when I saw who was doing the review! Also always cool to see your set and think, “I recorded a podcast there...” Great stuff as always, buddy! 👊
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This is a wonderful video! Thanks for doing this!
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Just ordered my first C stand today- very excited 👍
I’m sure it will already add to your awesome setup, at least make things more efficient
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Just got one and I will follow your tips.
Thanks
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Mr. Mercedes, thank you for the information. it really helped me.
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The two indention on the 5/8 baby pin are for attaching light modifiers on to the grip arm so they don't spin while using.
thank you so much for letting me know Ade, I knew they had a specific purpose, sounds like this is what it is meant for.
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Been looking at these. Def. Gonna get. Thanks
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I just picked one up over the holidays. Love it.
Same here! love it as well. thanks for watching Samson!
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Thank you so much!! It was very helpful. I am getting a c stand.
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Thank you very helpful 💯
Very helpful. Thanks for posting
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Thanks. Perfect review. Flashpoint needs to offer you a sponsorship. I am about to buy their product because of you.
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Great I will try to recreate it
I just bought a set of these heavy duty c stands, but different brand, same product though. I was having trouble figuring out the assembly, this video was helpful! Yay for +production quality haha
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Outstanding never knew what a baby pin was. Going to order a couple in reserve today.
Awesome Tim, you won't be disappointed.
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Great review thank you
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Been thinking on what C-stand to buy. Affordable and yet sturdy, been choosing between this and the Neewer brand. Flashpoint has so many 5 star reviews and lastly, i watched your review which boost me to choose this Flashpoint. Btw, nice how you review them well and showed all my queries in mind. THANKS for sharing!
Whichever you choose adding a c-stand helps out so much with productions. Hope you like the one you go with!
I'm in the same boat. I have a couple super cheap light stands but they struggle with my larger softbox so I wanted a heavy duty one and the option for a boom arm. I was looking at this and the Neewer myself. Adorama's service and your video sealed the deal.
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I ended up getting a couple of double pack c-stands. They are a different brand though. I should have gotten c-stands a long time ago as it has totally allowed me to transform my studio into a functioning studio and not just a space where I shoot videos. Very good review!
I am finding out the same. setup takes less time for sure
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Great review
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If you wanted to mount it the "traditional way", the screw tightener of the Gobo head should go on the arm, leaving the Gobo head to spin around. If you look at the Matthews catalog you'll see how the traditional setup is, well, setup. But really, having the arm and Gobo head as separate components allows you greater flexibility in solving your needs.
Also, Kupo makes a Grip Arm Support that you use in conjunction with a 4-way clamp that will secure the Grip Arm when extended. I find it very helpful when using the Grip Arm to hold an overhead camera to keep it stable and prevent bounce. And, of course, don't forget to sandbag your C-stand and keep the highest leg pointed towards the load and your Gobo Head knob always to the right!
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This video was so clutch thanks!
No problem!!
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Thank you bro!! I was confused about the feet! lol
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👍 Yep helpful, especially the baby pin notch thing, thanks.
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Thanks for the video, BTW you can fit 2 Flashpoint 10's with their grip arms and gobo heads in a HF Apache 9800 rifle case. Thank goodness the case has wheels, it must weight 75 lbs.
Thanks, checked it out and it looks fantastic. So now I know: Rifle equipment is even more expensive than camera equipment! 😄 Since it can hold 2 C-stands, I will divide its cost by 2 to make myself feel better.
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@@slideralexa02 which videos?
Great video, thanks for that. Any idea on where I can get a longer boom?
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You've convinced me to buy one Javier! Man, more spending 😥. Thanks for the video!
If you make a lot of videos it will pay for itself in no time. Glad it helped Dee!
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Hi, this video was very useful for me. I'm thinking of buying my first C-stand and am curious about which is the best one to buy if you've never bought one before. Also, can I do overhead lighting with a C-stand? And, is the stand's reflective surface a real problem when shooting?
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Cool stand, it looks very useful
thanks for watching James!
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Nice - didn't realize Adorama made their own branded c-stands. I have a handful of the Matthews c+ stand with the turtle base and I LOVE them - don't love the PRICE of them but once you use a real c-stand it makes everything else seem like a joke. For $130 that's a pretty good deal and value. The problem with buying one c-stand is that you'll soon realize you need more!
yup, Mathews makes the best C Stands out there, I used them a lot at my old job. I think this one for my home shooting and occasional client work is perfect for the price though. Thanks so much for watching Duane!
@@JavierMercedes yeah it looked pretty nice - I only have those matthews ones because of FilmTools in Burbank - they are a bit close so when I go down there its difficult to resist their selection of grip gear - and now they sell cameras so its turning in to a real dangerous place!
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Bout this over a month ago and for that 100 buck price that’s a damn good deal. I got a Godox Slb60w and it holds it pretty well. I would recommend sandbags or weights
Sand bags for sure a great investment to go with this purchase
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So muchThank ýou
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You’ve sold me. I’ve been meaning to pick one up but to be completely honest, have not wanted to stress about actually setting it up. This was an incredibly helpful video, dude!! Thank you for sharing it.
Hey thank Seth! depending on which one you get it will differ, but as I pointed out this stand is pretty awesome for the price point. another use commented that once you get one you will shortly find out that you will want another. And that is happening to me. I currently hang my Aputure 120d light from it which means I don't have the option of using it for my overhead shots, which I really want to do :( . I must keep away from amazon for a bit ha!
Javier Mercedes Of course! Haha I can imagine. Love the versatility packed into them.
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Thank you I enjoyed it very much. It was very helpful. As I am very far away (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), delivery costs from Amazon are prohibitive.
You are in a large city. Contact your local film / television equipment house. I will bet they will be glad to sell you something similar. Very likely they will stock C-stands from Kupo because that brand is from South Korea. But, even if they do not stock Kupo, I am sure they will have professional grade equipment.
If you do not know a film/ television equipment house, find people who are in film or television production and ask them where they get their equipment. And, you might make some new friends!
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I have 2 c-stands and bought the baby pin and the way i connect it is the first way you did it so the grooves in the pin can go to your light but i think the 2nd way you did it also works too. As long as its tight. I want to get this C-stand only because of 2 things, the spring and the thread at the end which mine currently dont have but I bought mine for under $50 so not a big deal
The threads at both ends is so convenient, a great add on, great to know both ways work.
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If you need the boom arm, the c stand works the best.
I've tried the lower tier stands, just not up to par, will break within months of repetitive uses.
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Thanks. This was very helpful. I wasn't sure how to open the legs. 👍
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Great video sir. I really think you have it assembled correctly. I am going to purchase mine today. Thanks for the video.
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its the ratchet sound of the grip head that I like 😁😁😝🤪 Good vid thanks.
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Any recommendations for a bag for my C Stand it's a 52" minimum height for the centre column and it's so tricky to find a bag, I didn't realise C stands have different minimum heights until I got mine.
Look at comments more recent than yours. One comment says:
HF Apache 9800 rifle case will hold 2 of these stands. And it has wheels to help with the weight - about 75 pounds.
@@AtlantaTerry Thanks, yeah I ended up buying a similar bag of ebay.
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The notches or holes on the baby pin. I think the gobo, knuckle joint holds the baby pin firmly anyway. I think the notches are to prevent your heavy strobe head with attached modifier from rotating under their own weight on the baby pin. I wish my Manfrotto Avenger baby pin had those notches.
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Im having trouble with the screw that is supposed to secure the shaft to the legs. There's a thing inside blocking the screw now and I don't know how to fix this.
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I've been looking to find replacement rubber stoppers. Any suggestion?
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Home Depot - Either use a cut off piece of rubber tubing or get something threaded from the hardware department that is deep. Just thread it on and leave it there while not in use.
The spring noise reminds me of Jurraccic park 3
C-stands are designed to be versatile, so both ways are correct. Just depends on what you are trying to do with it.
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I am having trouble attaching my deep softbox to my FP C-stand. I want to be able to adjust angles with it on the boom arm but it keeps rotating down due to the weight. Heeeeelp!
Sounds like you’re not setting it up with everything to the right. Look it up, the big handles on your gobo should be on your right side, otherwise it will undo itself with some weight
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hi! do you still recommend this stand?
Yes, I use it everyday and it still as good as the day I bought it.
@@JavierMercedes thanks!!
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I've read comments about it being too heavy. Do you feel it's too heavy?
If you are looking at C-Stands then this is the same kind of weight as any other C-Stand, In fact I would say that is is on the lighter side for a c-stand.
Every c stand made that is a real legitimate manufacturer are made of steel. This is for longevity when On set you can abuse them for years. Every aluminum stand made will wear and break down as the metal is not close
To as durable as steel. Steel is real and working on larger productions around the world the c stand Is one of the foundations of every set. The weight is a standard. Not light but worth there weight in gold. Always Make sure to sand bag the large leg. Always
c-stands are heavy, it's not a bug but a feature
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am liking and subscribing because of the c stand noise
Haha thanks ShabookaX
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Mine didn’t come with a baby pin
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I not a fan of that spring in the C Stand and I think that spring would not last a lifetime but rather wear out over time. I would go with a Matthew C Stand instead. It would cost me $156.
I believe the company name is "Matthews".
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How is this compared to mathews
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06:20 that's wrong setting up. The weight of the camera will loosen the gobo. Always put the weigh on opposite side and that will tighten the lock.
That's a grip head, not a gobo. Also, lefty loosey, righty tighty, before there's an accident.
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You have the arm set up on the wrong side. The arm needs to be on the right side to follow the right hand rule to the arm with self tighten under load. You don’t need the extra baby pin you can just use the side of the arm opposite the grip head
Whew! Thank you! I just bought one and mine didn't come with a baby pin.
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It dont make any difference how thats set up as long as its tight.
thanks Wizzle!
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You keep calling the grip knuckles "gobos", thats not what they are. They are "grip knuckles" {just FYI....}
Thanks for the input!
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Not sure how this is supposed to be a review especially since you clearly didn't seem to have any prior experience with c stands never mind an in depth understanding or experience of using different brands to formulate a proper opinion.
More importantly there's no mention of how to properly setup this type of stand to ensure SAFE operation and avoid accidents which is a serious concern IMO
I seriously recommend anyone watching this / contemplating getting their first c stand to go find and watch videos by pro photographers who have been working with such stands for years showing you how to properly setup c stands. IMO this is absolutely vital before attempting to use one for the first time, otherwise you could be asking for trouble !
Your advice would be more useful if you describes what's wrong with the advice in the video.
@@oneeyedphotographer reviews should be done by competent individuals who know how to use equipment being reviewed and with more than enough experience of using the type of equipment being reviewed IMO and unfortunately this is clearly not the case here. Person isn't even sure if it's mounted correctly and is asking for peeps to put info in the comments if he got it wrong ... hmmm, this doesn't fill me with any confidence whatsoever; hence my not so positive critique
@@vickosis You critiqued the reviewer, I asked about the video.
@@oneeyedphotographer to say here is a product and it works should be a given, but if you are going to do a review then at least compare it against other similar products and how it fairs & pros/cons. Also if any product can cause accidents and damaged if used incorrectly I would hope for a section on safe usage with some appropriate demonstration if possible. Also saying I'm not sure if this is the correct way to mount something and asking for feedback on this in the reviews doesn't bode well, it lacks proper recearch. All in all I felt that I needed to say something and to advice anyone thinking of getting a C stand, especially for the first time, to do a bit more research and to look at other videos before rushing out and getting one.
I have no issues recommend C stands in general, but I'd advise caution and would ask anyone to get to know them and how to use them first.
@@vickosis Thank you. Now the UA-camr has some advice to help make better videos in the future.
For me personally, I was looking for general advice I could apply to a C stand I already own.
For comparing, I have reservations. Posing the question "Which camera is best for you" is generally unhelpful.
There maybe one or two camera systems best for a particular camera, for me for years that was Canon DSLRs, and that was because of particular lenses. Today I am now using those lenses on a mirrorless body of a different brand and I have lost nothing, and now I can make photos I could not before.
Regarding C stands, for me it's too late to worry about quality, features. I need to know how to assemble it and use it safely. Videos addressing my needs are surprisingly scarce.