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This is a discussion on Speed Light stands within the Lighting Discussion forums, part of the Photography Information category; Can anyone recommend some sturdy but light stands for my Canon Speed lights??...
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Speed Light stands - 03-01-2010, 04:22 PM

Can anyone recommend some sturdy but light stands for my Canon Speed lights??

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03-01-2010, 04:27 PM

What type of light modifier will you be using?

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03-01-2010, 04:31 PM

Buy these. End of discussion.
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Re: Speed Light stands - 03-01-2010, 04:43 PM

Agreed, these are great, at least with my speed lights using umbrellas and 30" soft box.

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+1 on what Tom said.

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03-01-2010, 06:30 PM

I use Bogen/Manfrotto 5001B Nano stands. These fold tiny and go up to 6.2 ft. I carry four of these in a Manfrotto tripod bag. To increase stability I add a Walmart 20 lb ankle weight bag.

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03-01-2010, 06:34 PM

Cheap.

If they fail, no big.. they are practically disposable at the price.

Of course, if I were to buy a new one, I'd probably go with something like the Cheetah stands.

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I use Bogen/Manfrotto 5001B Nano stands. These fold tiny and go up to 6.2 ft. I carry four of these in a Manfrotto tripod bag. To increase stability I add a Walmart 20 lb ankle weight bag.
I used that (and I still keep them) before I moved to Denny's Easy Stand.

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I also recommend the Nanos.

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03-01-2010, 08:52 PM

Thanks for the replies....Have you guys purchased the Cheetah with the softbox also?

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03-02-2010, 12:53 AM

I have the softbox but not the stands.
I've seen the stands with the softbox attached and it was stable.
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03-02-2010, 10:37 PM

I have a set of these and they've worked well for me. Impact | Digital Flash Umbrella Mount Kit | DFUMK | B&H Photo
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I have some impact stands and even though they are nice after a while I had parts failed. Especially the knobs...

I'm trying to stay again from Impact for now...

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I have some impact stands and even though they are nice after a while I had parts failed. Especially the knobs...

I'm trying to stay again from Impact for now...
All my stands are Impacts and I have no issues with them. I have had them for over 2 years now.

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