Photography 180 | Ep 25 | A Must-Have For Studio Photographers

In this week's episode, I wanted to give a quick run-down of the latest piece of equipment that we picked up for the studio that we have loved using so far.
We shoot a lot of portraits and headshots in-studio and what I have always noticed is that there can often-times be a lot of inconsistency with regards to variations in my cameras position from one shot to the next. Of course, this is because I am handholding the camera. I've never been one to use a tripod in the studio but since tethering has also become a more important part of my workflow, I decided that it was time to find a proper solution that would allow me more consistency from shot-to-shot and a better overall experience both for myself and my clients.
That is where the Pistol Stand Mobile Creator Combo from Cheetah Stand comes in. This kit is the perfect solution in that it offers a consistent look to all of my other rolling c-stands while providing the additional functionality that I needed. The kit comes with two pistol grips, one for the laptop tray and one for the Tripod Ball Head. Total weight is 18lbs with a grip max load of 15lbs. Locking/Unlocking wheels make it easy to move around the setup to wherever you need it and then proceed with confidence knowing it won't change positions on you once those wheels lock. The stand is also easy to collapse and store if necessary, although I have no plans to put this bad boy away anytime soon.
As a Cheetah Stand Master Creator, I'm excited to have this new kit in the studio for my headshot work, especially paired up with my Cheetah Stand Bowflector and I look forward to more consistency and a smoother tethering experience.
You can learn more about the Pistol Stand Mobile Creator Combo kit by visiting Cheetah Stands website:
cheetahstand.com/products/pis...
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*The Gear We Use:
Cameras:
Sony A7IV - urlis.net/25ck6a67 - Used to film this episode
Sony A9ii - urlis.net/pjg38vfd - All images created with this body
Sony A9
Lenses:
Sigma 14-24mm 2.8 Art - adorama.rfvk.net/9Wd0yQ
Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 Art - adorama.rfvk.net/Xx972M
Sony 28mm f/2 - adorama.evyy.net/NbWr2
Sigma 35mm 1.8 Art - adorama.rfvk.net/VyD72k
Sony 55mm 1.8 - adorama.evyy.net/Nmagq
Sony 85mm 1.8 - adorama.evyy.net/XN56a
Sigma 105mm 2.8 Art - www.adorama.com/sg10528soe.html
Sigma 135mm 1.8 Art - adorama.rfvk.net/5b0o1D
Lighting:
Flashpoint R2 Pro Trigger - adorama.rfvk.net/qeNzY
Flashpoint Zoom Li-On Speedlight - adorama.rfvk.net/2r0ZVG
Flashpoint Xplor 600 - adorama.rfvk.net/Ryd7Ky
Flashpoint Xplor 400 Pro - adorama.rfvk.net/NKy7XN
Flashpoint EVOLV 200 - adorama.evyy.net/EeAMn
Flashpoint EVOLV 100 - adorama.rfvk.net/7m0zdO
Glow EZ-Lock 34" Beauty Dish - adorama.rfvk.net/15PjKx
Glow EZ-Lock 48" Deep Parabolic - adorama.rfvk.net/3PPAWd
GVM 1200D Bi-Color RGB LED - adorama.rfvk.net/Y9DKDq
Aputure Amaran 100x Bi-Color LED - adorama.rfvk.net/B09DQ4
Avenger 40" C-Stand with Boom Arm - adorama.rfvk.net/6e1BK3
V-Flat World Set of 2 - adorama.rfvk.net/R5o4jy

[@MikeDMedia816]

Pretty expensive for something so simple.. wonder if neewer has one for a 3rd of the price

[@JesseRinkaPhotography]

I'm sure you can always find something cheaper, but personally I've seen twigs sturdier than neewer stands, so if I'm going to put $10k+ worth of gear on this type of setup, it better be well-built and something I can trust to hold my most valuable assets. It's worth the extra $$ in this case by a long shot.