Neewer vs Matthews C-Stand: Worth the price?
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
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I'm comparing the difference between the Neewer and Matthews c-stands. They are both 40" and I use both regularly for work. Which is better?
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the screw at the base of my neewer c stand stripped and now the thing spins like a helicopter. gonna go ahead and get a matthews one that also has removal legs. it cost $70-100 more than the neewer one but reading comments online, the thought process is that C stands are equipment that is supposed to last you an entire lifetime, so this is the type of equipment you don't want to cheap out on
Oh no! That is so sad to hear. I had a feeling that the Matthews would pay off in the long term. I'm going to pin this comment for everyone :) Thanks for sharing.
@Carmelo Zion yea, I have been watching on Flixzone for years myself =)
@@nolanbrock6420 matthews kupo or avengers are the industry standard maybe get one second hand like i did when i started .... matthews roller stand and mini boom arm are the most important gear of my studio right now cost quite a bit but you wont have to invest again ever
Guys mathews avenger american if u re serious. U can find parts to fix bolts joint fat screws knkbs shafts anything . Very important u want ur heavy metal 250 dollars stand to last and add more nu.ber instead spending money replacing broken stuff. Also not only c stands are good. Try buying heavy duty nkrmal stands of same materials of c stand chrome steal. Avenger 0020 0030 cs versions are baby pin and solid like metal. The tyles kf bolts and they re material is up to standards from these brands not somuch for the chinesse or indian they put hings just that look like they re there but there are load spexs and metal material that shd be used in the bolts and thebthreads to maintain the load capacity . The brakes also everything is how it should be dnt buy chinese unless u re hrowing money and u dnt care about the equipment u mount on😊
We just sold and replaced allllll our Neewer C-Stands (10 of them) with these exact Black 40 inch Matthews Stands. Worth every single penny haha our Neewer Stands served us well over the last 3 years, but under heavy use (we're a corporate video production business) they really start to break down. Knuckle slip, screws strip really easily, plus the whole "brand perception" of Matthews. We would get comments all the time from hired crew that they hate Neewer and don't feel confident working with them.
Hey VivaMedia! I 100% understand the brand perception thing. As well as the long-term use. Honestly, I keep my 1 Neewer c-stand at the office for UA-cam videos these days. The rest of our kit is Matthews now (although ours are silver - not nearly as slick as matte black ones!)
I’ve gotten the same comments before. When I showed my Gaffer the sound it made, he was appalled and refused to use it lol.
@@JohnCastillo Your profile says you're in Canada, what part? We're in Toronto
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The new black c stands are now made kf steel and chrome black. Yt used to be for photographers only because they had steel base and the risers were aluminum and black paint..but now i wd trade my sets for chrome black haha
I have the NEEWER C-Stand (it came with 2 gobos) and I've been using it for the last year. Both at home and on location with clients. Still works perfectly fine. Height is good. Easy to transport because of the removable legs. Planning on buying two others as I really like how they work.
Quality persists long after the cost is forgotten. For something like a C-stand it honestly shouldn't matter, but it does to me and many others. Perhaps it's just 'snobbery' but it just feels right sometimes to have well engineed stuff that you know will keep on working. That said I only indulge in quality kit when I can afford it and wouldn't get into debt just for a 'nicer' brand.
Here in the UK, Mathews grip is darned expensive so I more typically choose Manfrotto which IMO is probably just as good. After considering Newer, Mathews, some 'no brand' Amazon Chinese versions, I just bougnt two Avenger (Manfrotto sub brand) C-stands. They are solid, excellent and IMO worth it. In future I may buy more, but know that these will also be Avengers - unless something radical happens to force a change of mind (unlikely).
You know my philosophy... buy nice or buy twice! But Neewer’s been firing up my pedalboard and it’s amazing. The metal frame for the pedal board and the patch cables are top notch!
Oh no way! I didn’t know they made those! They make some really good stuff honestly. Especially rugged stuff, I would trust them.
more like buy nice or buy twice and a whole new lighting lol
Mathews is made from milled metal and Neewar are made from cast metal. Mathews is more durable. That's why it is heavier.
Huh! I did not know - that makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the knowledge drop Scott!
Great video! I can attest to the Matthiews knob. It's sooo much nicer to use lol
Thanks Keegz! It really is. It’s addicting
I picked up the Neewar stands and they're not that bad at all. Nice channel you have buddy, stumbled across it while looking for a video on installing the Neewar backdrop wall mount system.
Hey, thanks! No they're not bad at all. I use mine all the time for UA-cam because of the screws on the end. Anything that shortens the process is a plus!
Awesome video! I’ve never owned the Mathews but I do have a Neewer C stand. So I can’t compare. But, I do really love my Neewer one. Can’t say how long it will actually last but I’ve had it for almost 2 years and only paid $80 for it. So, not complaining. If it lasts another year or two I’d say I got my money’s worth for sure!
Thanks for passing by! 2 years is pretty good. My prediction would have been that the Matthews would outlive the Neewer, but by how much? I’m curious to keep these two going and see how they continue. It feels well made so I agree, it’s definitely worth the money.
@@JohnCastillo well I’ve just subscribed! You have awesome stuff on here! Can’t wait to see what you’ve got in store this year!
may i ask if you have the link for Neewer C stand? thank you
I would like to see links to compared products. Because Neewer (especially) have several versions of c stands.
The fixed gobo head at one end isn’t as much of a disadvantage as you may think. C stands are really designed primarily for holding flags, not lights. Having a fixed gobo head at one end is useful for that purpose as flags terminate with a male pin and thus mate with the jaws of a gobo head perfectly. This allows for freedom of movement to orient the flag as needed.
Huh, very interesting, I did not know that! I'm just starting to get into gripping equipment and there is *_so_* much to know. Nice channel too by the way, gonna follow you and learn more about lighting ;) Cheers.
@@JohnCastillo thanks for the sub! Feel free to reach out If there’s anything specific you want to see demonstrated and I’ll try to work it into a video. Also, definitely check out Luke Seerveld’s Meet the Gaffer channel if you haven’t already. He’s a fantastic commercial gaffer and posts highly details breakdowns of his setups as well as gear reviews and interviews with other industry people.
They are absolutey made to hold lights.
You can order Matthew's C-Stands at B&H (Based in NYC). They do free delivery if you purchase minimum $99.00USD.
Hey Herve! Totally. I think for this product it might actually be worthwhile, but I am pretty sure I have had to pay additional import taxes when purchasing from the states. So US & Canadian taxes 🥲
Hey @@JohnCastillo , I did my homework. Duties and taxes is way cheaper then shipping costs.
For what ever reason there seems to be no cheap c-stands here in Ukraine, hell, even the expensive stuff is harder to find, unless you go to the SUPER expensive things used by film crews. Weird for such a poor country.
Glad your back, long time not see! :D
Happy New Years!
Happy New Year! Honestly, For this sort is thing it might be worthwhile to buy used, especially if from a reputable brand like Matthews. It’s good to be back! Things got a bit crazy towards the end of 2020. This video is actually a few months old haha (my hair is much longer now, again). But I told myself I had to finish this before the next year :)) glad to hear my presence is missed!! 😍😍
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Thanks!
Great video! Would love to see a comparison of the Matthews vs Kupo 😉
Thanks Cathy! I would love to see that as well 😜
well, id say, first find out how to use the c stand, this is basically the cornerstone stand of anything and everything light control related, plus anything else you might want to do with it! Yes there are many kinds, with different bases for different uses both indoors and outside: go offer yaself for work on production and learn(best way there is, and also the best job in the world!) Now as for usage, seeing that you also want to use it for camera mount, then even more so, the matthews with the two grip heads+arm AND add the neweer's arm with the threaded ends, then you basically have there a multi position camera thingie. My advice, go say hi at some local production company, learn as much as you can, study some more, and then go from there. Cstands are the shiznit for anything and everything.
Do you know if there are any smaller size C-Stands? I think 40" and 20" is all they have right? I'm looking for smaller c-stands for tighter space.
I’m pretty sure 20” is the smallest. At least smallest standard.
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Nice video man! I’m considering the Neewer C-stand for quite a while now. But I haven’t got any yet. Now, you’re making me think again! Haha!
Get one! I had been that way for a while, and eventually bit the bullet and purchased it. It’s really a game changer to have a c-stand around! It opens up lighting possibilities, camera angles (top down for example) etc. I pack them for nearly every gig despite their size because they’re a great tool to solve problems.
Indeed! For sure, I’ll be purchasing one soon. Thanks man!😎👍
I have 4 Neweer C-Stands, but not the black ones with removable base. I have the silver ones. They are very sturdy and didn’t disappoint until now. I want to buy another 2.
@@tiberiuarsene Cool! I’ll purchase one soon. You probably have a huge space for filmmaking. Nice!
Try a Kupo and tell me what you think.
Nice video. Thanks for the review. Big thumbs from me!
Perhaps you should consider a Savage stand, although I don't know how the knob will feel in your hand.....
I actually did not know that Savage made C-Stands. and LOL at the knob. But hey, details matter 😉
Savage new c-stand is superior, very flexible.
Will a neweer c stand fit on a Canon Rebel Sl2 DSLR? will it also be amount to mount a rode microphone?
Yes it will fit onto a DSLR - it’s a standard mount. As for the microphone you’ll likely need a microphone clip and a mic screw adaptor (5/8 to 1/4)
Great review and thoughts. For Canada, I think the Matthew’s one is available at avshop for $280? Is that the same one as the $400 one? Fyi
Do neweer c-stands tighten with weight? (Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosey)?
Yeah! It’s the same mechanism.
Great video man!
Thanks Ryan! ☺️
My first time seeing one of your videos. Awesome, well said, gotta go Matthew's. I'm in Oregon if you need a hook-up. Just kidding of course.
Haha! I’ll keep that in mind next time I’m in Oregon 😉
How long is the pole itself without detachable base of neewer cstand?
no if you want to save money buy the matthews they will last longer than you business ... and dont save for high price camera am still using a d700 from 12 year ago trust me, none of my client want to know if am shooting with the latest camera or not ..... if you value your gear get the matthews or avengers c stand they will never let you down or your equipment. ( pun intended )
You video is good but lacks the perspective of using these every day over the course of a year. Matthews stands will last you a lifetime, cheaper c-stands are questionable. My flashpoint (same price point as Neewer so I would assume around same quality) lasted me about 1.5 years of moderate use and then things started stripping.
Also those knobs? It's not silly to like them. Far from it. If you have to tighten and loosen c-stands every single work day, they are worth it. Bigger knobs means more leverage which means you have to exert less force to securely tighten and loosen them when mounting equipment to them. It also means it's a safer bet tightening them down. You're gonna' tighten and loosen them dozens and dozens and dozens of time over the course of a commercial job as a photo assistant. Multiply that over, I dunno, 200 days worked per year, and you're looking at thousands and thousanands of repetitions when you don't have to fight the knobs to make sure things are tight.
Hey Joe, totally! I will say though, that my Neewer C-Stand is still going strong after all these years 💪🏼
Just picked up a Neewer C-Stand, I prefer my Flashpoint C-Stand honestly, but not by much. They're both solid but the Flashpoint feels just a hair under Savage/Matthews quality. And the Neewer feels like it's just a tad lighter than the Flashpoint and yeah the springs sound ratty by comparison to any of the other spring-cushioned ones I've used. Then again honestly for the price point I typically will go for Flashpoint over Matthews. But if price wasn't an object... Savage is God Tier (and worth twice the price) but really, it's... twice the cost of a Flashpoint.
Huh, I have never tried out Flashpoint, but I can totally see an in-between Neewer and Matthews thatis just a bit better quality than the Neewer but not double the price haha. That sounds like a good inbetween.
Tell me all the same, which one is better in quality, and why is a sliding head like a neever?
Hey! The better quality one is the Matthews for sure. Not sure what you meant about the sliding head?
Go with the kupo ones on vistek, still overpriced, but better than matthews right now.
Good to know!
Came here to say this. I'm gradually replacing all my Neewer and other off brand C-stands with Kupo. They're amazing.
@@zoanyway
Why so?
why did u delete the linksssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mathews avenger american , to some extent kupo(made in china avenger design)....never buy chinese u ll regret the cut ckrners whrre u dnt see...
Jesus! 😂
You must have me confused with the other JC