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Emenresu
4th of December 2006 (Mon), 19:21
Ive been looking for a cheap 8 foot or higher stand that doesnt need to be strong because it will only be holding a small flash. I cant seem to find one for less than $50 and thats just too much for me to spend atm.
If you happen to know of any deals especially on b&h that would be great.
TMR Design
4th of December 2006 (Mon), 19:26
I just got a pair of these. They are excellent, strong and sturdy. 9.5 feet, can hold up to 22 lbs and air cushioned. They were recommended to me and I highly recommend them.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=5800&A=details&Q=&sku=253069&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation
Emenresu
4th of December 2006 (Mon), 19:42
ohh ahh
thanks alot i think ill get those
Curtis N
4th of December 2006 (Mon), 19:51
How much weight will you hang on them?
How portable to they need to be?
There are light duty models for half that price that may fit your needs better.
TMR Design
4th of December 2006 (Mon), 19:51
ohh ahh
thanks alot i think ill get those

You won't be disappointed. I'm really glad I got the air cushioned stands. At first I didn't see why I would want them but once you have them you quickly realize what a great idea it is.
PAS Photography
4th of December 2006 (Mon), 19:53
ebay... Amvona.com sells new items and you can get light stands very cheap.
TMR Design
4th of December 2006 (Mon), 20:30
I should have stated that the stands I got were not purchased with weight or portability in mind. I knew they would only be used in my studio.
PAS Photography
5th of December 2006 (Tue), 00:07
http://cgi.ebay.com/DYNATRAN-PRO-PHOTO-STUDIO-LIGHT-STAND-SUPPORT-AS-803_W0QQitemZ170055784949QQihZ007QQcategoryZ30080Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

theres stands up for bid daily with them.
Emenresu
5th of December 2006 (Tue), 06:29
Well i dont really need them to be as strong as the one i liked above, but i would like it to be from B&H. So if anyone has any links, to B&H would you post them.
TMR Design
5th of December 2006 (Tue), 07:53
Well i dont really need them to be as strong as the one i liked above, but i would like it to be from B&H. So if anyone has any links, to B&H would you post them.

I just took a look and form what I can see the only less expensive stand BH has is and 8 foot stand for a few bucks less than the one I showed you above. I'm sure there's a lot on ebay, although I have not looked. If you are willing to buy from someplace other than BH you can take a look at something like this.
It's a 7 foot stand and not air cushioned but it may do fine for you.

http://www.canogacamera.com/detail.aspx?ID=9692

You can find many general purpose stands for about $25 but consider the weight of the strobe or accessories that will be on that stand. If you are using large umbrellas or softboxes I'm not sure that a general purpose stand is the right choice.
Others with more experience than I could probably help with that.
TMR Design
6th of December 2006 (Wed), 23:10
This might do the trick for you.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=1366&A=details&Q=&sku=359885&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation
swrtoad
8th of December 2006 (Fri), 09:34
I have seen these and am concidering this as an afordable package for wireless use with my 580's. Great package for the newbie IMO.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=425220&is=REG&addedTroughType=search