Manfrotto Light Stand

Mike Kelley mentions these light stands in the architectural photography video. He uses them as a lightweight, portable way of holding speedlights. He also mentions they are by Manfrotto. Can anyone help me with the model number?

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I suppose is one of these:
Fluid Video Monopod
But since the base is so small I don't think that a similar system could work well using a diffuser rather than could be used only for support the flash.

Thanks. I thought so too but at $199.00 each I am going to have $1000 in stands. All I need is a decent, lightweight easy to move stand with a fairly small footprint. At most it would be holding a speedlight with an umbrella but more often than not just the speedlight.

This is a 'small' version that I use... very compact and lightweight. (and much cheaper).
http://www.amazon.com …&keywords=manfr​otto+stand

Some people are probably going to gripe at me for this, but I like these inexpensive PBL stands for most of my Speedlight work. Set of two for $55:
http://www.amazon.com …PLASTIC-PBL/dp/B001AMOTAY

I find the locking collars to be so much easier to use than knob-style locks, though they need adjustment about once per year.

The Manfrotto Nano stand is much more compact when stowed, lighter weight, shorter max height, shorter min height. Too short for portraits of standing people, but just about right for architecture.

If you're working outside, don't forget your sandbags, no matter what stand you use.

Thanks but I also should have mentioned the need for a small footprint. I will be using these to shoot interiors so often times I need a small base so I can hide the feet.

I also place my Speedlights using a variety of things besides stands, depending on the location. Gorillapod, Manfrotto super clamps, zip ties, bungee cords.

Check out the Oben ACM-2400L monopod. Same thing but less expensive and rated to hold 26 lbs. The Manfrotto is rated to hold 11 lbs.

nathancarter wrote in post #16974739
I also place my Speedlights using a variety of things besides stands, depending on the location. Gorillapod, Manfrotto super clamps, zip ties, bungee cords.

http://youtu.be/1Yjusf​rg-0Q

This came to mind.

BobDawg wrote in post #16976890
http://youtu.be/1Yjusf​rg-0Q

This came to mind.

yup.

these kinds of clamps usually have a hole in the handle end under the rubber grippy thing too.

tiny tripods that are made for point and shoot cameras work well with the appropriate adapter

there has been more than one occasion where I've just laid a flash or softbox on the ground and propped it up with a book, a dead cat, or just whatever i could find.

Thanks for all the great ideas everyone. Not sure which way I am actually going to wind up going but I will post once I do.

Northwoods Bill wrote in post #16976994
Thanks for all the great ideas everyone. Not sure which way I am actually going to wind up going but I will post once I do.

I'd be curious what you'd go with. I use those manfrotto nano's all the time and I can make those as narrow as I need. I also, have a couple homemade clamps, and a couple of gorilla pod like stands. (http://www.monoprice.c​om …_id=10271&seq=1​&format=22) And that is more than enough for me, granted I'm not a 'professional' but it gets the job done.

hes gone wrote in post #16976980
=he's gone;16976980]tiny tripods that are made for point and shoot cameras work well with the appropriate adapter

Both Canon and Yongnuo Speedlights come with a little "foot" that has 1/4" threads in the bottom, so I've never needed a cold-shoe adapter.

nathancarter wrote in post #16977505
Both Canon and Yongnuo Speedlights come with a little "foot" that has 1/4" threads in the bottom, so I've never needed a cold-shoe adapter.

hmm, I've never turned mine upside down. lol

some of those at the link have articulating joints that will allow easier/better positioning, fwiw.

Northwoods Bill wrote in post #16976994
Thanks for all the great ideas everyone. Not sure which way I am actually going to wind up going but I will post once I do.

Hey Bill, have you decided on what works? I was doing some RE the other day and while I have two lightweight light stand made by PCB, it's still a pain in a bit to move them around from room to room. Can't seem to find these video monopod with legs for under $60 though. Some rooms I could've used four of these things.