Amvona light stands...

[symbolphoto]

Can these items really stand any amount of abuse? I mean, i know you get what you pay for. But i see quite a few people using these. I know their tripods are a 50/50, but very little complaints from the stands and softbox departments.

Second part to my question, if not amnova, then who is better quality for a little bit more money?

Seen here;

LightStands:
http://www.amvona.com/?page=shop/category&category_id=06f2238ca409b5dcdcdd47db367da435

Softboxes;
http://www.amvona.com/?page=shop/subcat&category_id=b163ab3e9ae76e061c456948a52f8ebf



Thanks!

[darkvibe]

Check out shipping costs through amvona. It was really hight for light stands.

I got these instead.
http://www.adorama.com/PALS75.html

[tetrode]

Check out shipping costs through amvona. It was really hight for light stands.

I got these instead.
http://www.adorama.com/PALS75.html

I'm not endorsing Amvona light stands but did want to point out that shipping is free for orders over $100.

Dave F.

[symbolphoto]

THat would suck considering i live within 20 miles of them. But the $100. is good to know. Anyone with experience?

[Lotto]

I hought quite a few items from amvona, they all hold up well so far. I bought all of them through their eBay auction, the eBay price is lot lower than website, even though they charge $12-20 to ship the SB and light stands.

Here's sample of what $150 can do for me from amvona, shipping included: 20x16' muslin--$30, 36x48" sofbox --$52, all metal 9' lightstand with casters (part of the reflector holder kit, reflector arm not shown)--$70.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3127/2526109060_32d2ede005_o.jpg

[crazyseany]

I've gotten the 858 tripod legs, A03 ballhead, and the A15 3 bar backdrop stand.... I think it has 2 13ft light srands.... really happy so far (forgot to include adaters to hold all 3 crossbars... called and received 3 days later)

Also just got an email.... light stands on sale.... starting at $14......

take my info for what its worth.... been happy so far.

sean

[tetrode]

I hought quite a few items from amvona, they all hold up well so far. I bought all of them through their eBay auction, the eBay price is lot lower than website, even though they charge $12-20 to ship the SB and light stands.


Unfortunately, Lotto, Amvona has cut WAY back on their eBay activity. The golden age of Amvona bargains seems to be gone for good. Nowadays, it's rare to find an Amvona item on eBay that you might actually want.

Dave F.