Recommend light stand for 430ex/580ex

[Ridebmx]

I'm wanting to ditch the tripod for some light stands instead. problem is, i dont want to waste a 3 digit amount per stand if i dont have to.

i have a 430ex and 580ex will be coming this winter with new upgrades to gear.

Id like to keep the price to about $35-50 for the lightstand, a swivel head in that cost would be great.

just sometihng simple but strong and reliable enough to attach a 430 or 580 without worrying.

there wont be any umbrellas or softboxes attached, just the flash and a skyport trigger ontop

i was thinking 2 of these http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/253074-REG/Impact_LS_8A_Air_Cushioned_Light_Stand_.html

with 2 of these heads
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/298709-REG/Impact_3117_Umbrella_Bracket.html

[paiintballa182]

Looks like a solid setup to me

[DSMITH131]

those are the stands I use for my 580EX and Promaster 7000 and they even support a soft box and umbrella but I have these (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/42160-REG/Photoflex_AC_BSWCP_Multiclamp_with_Shoe_Mount.html ) brackets

[kevinmcdade]

I just got two of THESE (http://www.cowboystudio.com/product/3359/Two-New-Heavy-Duty-Air-Cushioned-Light-Stands-W806_130382.html)

For the price, I was very impressed when I opened the box. He is local to me but he does ship nationwide.

[Ridebmx]

I just got two of THESE (http://www.cowboystudio.com/product/3359/Two-New-Heavy-Duty-Air-Cushioned-Light-Stands-W806_130382.html)

For the price, I was very impressed when I opened the box. He is local to me but he does ship nationwide.

just purchased that and 2 umbrella swivel heads, came out to $82 total.

pretty good deal i think, my tripod was $25 and i feel scared leaving a 70-200f4 and gripped 350D on it, its exactly stable, you can feel the whole thing flex and move

[DDCSD]

I'm wanting to ditch the tripod for some light stands instead. problem is, i dont want to waste a 3 digit amount per stand if i dont have to.

i have a 430ex and 580ex will be coming this winter with new upgrades to gear.

Id like to keep the price to about $35-50 for the lightstand, a swivel head in that cost would be great.

just sometihng simple but strong and reliable enough to attach a 430 or 580 without worrying.

there wont be any umbrellas or softboxes attached, just the flash and a skyport trigger ontop

i was thinking 2 of these http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/253074-REG/Impact_LS_8A_Air_Cushioned_Light_Stand_.html

with 2 of these heads
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/298709-REG/Impact_3117_Umbrella_Bracket.html


You might as well get the kit, for the same price you'll get two umbrellas as well. Might not need them, but they'll be essentially free.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/425220-REG/Impact_DFUMK_Digital_Flash_Umbrella_Mount.html

[CliveyBoy]

Just remember that for normal use the umbrella and the flash are each facing the wrong way in the first Cowboy illustration!

[Garry Madlung]

Thanks for posting this. I've been searching for a portable stand for my 580 and 430 that has good height yet is very light.