What light stand to choose

Just a comparison of the Manfrotto nanos vs. the LumoPro equivalent from Mr Strobist himself.

http://strobist.blogsp​ot.com …little-compact-stand.html

I have the LP604's as reviewed, and I like them. They have been updated to the LP605 which have a couple of nice features like leg spikes to help hold it to the ground. There are also plenty of nice hacks that you can do with these (making a lazy leg, etc.) that can make them even more convenient to use in certain situations.

sandman652001 wrote in post #12007809
I use Lumopro, good quality, better prices.

I agree, the LumoPro stands are excellent for the money. I just bought two LP608s and I'm going to buy two more.

peter_n wrote in post #12008141
I agree, the LumoPro stands are excellent for the money. I just bought two LP608s and I'm going to buy two more.

Too short for me. I use two of my 13 ft. stands to hold my BG

They have 13' ones as well.

http://www.mpex.com/br​owse.cfm/4,4715.html

lazer-jock wrote in post #12008962
They have 13' ones as well.

http://www.mpex.com/br​owse.cfm/4,4715.html

An extra $10 bucks over the Savage stands and no free shipping http://www.adorama.com​/SALSB13AC.html

drdiesel1 wrote in post #12009029
An extra $10 bucks over the Savage stands and no free shipping http://www.adorama.com​/SALSB13AC.html

I actually agree. I've been looking at getting a few of those same stands (or Manfrotto 1004BAC), but I didn't want people to think that the LumoPro's were one-trick ponies with the short stands. The Manfrotto stands have good reputation, and the stacker design looks like it would be helpful when transporting them (and I will personally be using them on location more than in a static environment). However, I've not heard a bad word about the Savage stands and they're half the price for basically the same thing. Decisions, decisions...

lazer-jock wrote in post #12009337
I actually agree. I've been looking at getting a few of those same stands (or Manfrotto 1004BAC), but I didn't want people to think that the LumoPro's were one-trick ponies with the short stands. The Manfrotto stands have good reputation, and the stacker design looks like it would be helpful when transporting them (and I will personally be using them on location more than in a static environment). However, I've not heard a bad word about the Savage stands and they're half the price for basically the same thing. Decisions, decisions...

I bought 2 Savage 13 ft. air cushioned stands and liked them so much, I bought 2 more and will be getting another pair soon

Depends on what you are looking for, but I have used the Manfrotto C stands and they will hold up... literally ANYTHING of ANY WEIGHT.

but of course they are heavier and not as mobile...

I would only suggest, do not buy any that have plastic parts other than knobs and feet. I see many with broken plastic parts.

elogical wrote in post #12007919
I have these as well and I'm very impressed for the price. Let's be clear that these are not manfrotto quality, and they're probably not going to be something you still have 20 years later to pass down to your grandkids, but they do well for the price.

These are built better than the 2 links in the first post.

If you are serious about this and can afford, I would agree with the advice from Skip, but if it's a choice between getting the cheap ones or getting nothing, just get these now so you can shoot. They might still come in handy as spares if you upgrade later.

Just be sure to buy sandbags too and brace these well

Do you like the built quality? Are they all metal like the ad says on Amazon?

skruft wrote in post #12014173
I would only suggest, do not buy any that have plastic parts other than knobs and feet. I see many with broken plastic parts.

+1 ^^

IMO the below 8ft.air cushioned LumoPro`s are all metal except for the turn knobs and work very well.

http://www.mpex.com/br​owse.cfm/4,4727.html

Regards,

nDrew wrote in post #12021010
Do you like the built quality? Are they all metal like the ad says on Amazon?

For all practical purposes, they are. The only plastic on them is the actual adjustment knobs.

http://www.amazon.com …TF8&qid=1300155​592&sr=8-1
This Westcott stand is the only other brand light stand I actually own and these are much nicer and sturdier than the westcott. I can only assume they aren't nearly as nice as the manfrottos but I was very impressed for the price, they're plenty good for my purposes. I'm using speedlights with umbrellas and softboxes though, if you're using something bigger you might find it worthwhile to upgrade.

Silverfox1 wrote in post #12021160
IMO the below 8ft.air cushioned LumoPro`s are all metal except for the turn knobs and work very well.

The LumoPros above 8ft have the same characteristics.

Manfrotto stacker stands for me

elogical wrote in post #12021323
For all practical purposes, they are. The only plastic on them is the actual adjustment knobs.

http://www.amazon.com …TF8&qid=1300155​592&sr=8-1
This Westcott stand is the only other brand light stand I actually own and these are much nicer and sturdier than the westcott. I can only assume they aren't nearly as nice as the manfrottos but I was very impressed for the price, they're plenty good for my purposes. I'm using speedlights with umbrellas and softboxes though, if you're using something bigger you might find it worthwhile to upgrade.

are they air cushioned? do you feel the need for air cushioned stands using speedlights with umbrellas and softboxes?