[IH8Rice]

i currently have the Manfrotto 051NB (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/512197-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging_051NB_051NB_Pro_Light_Stand.html) that i got the for cheap for my flash, but i was looking into something a little sturdier for my flashes.

i sometimes use my helmet to help weigh it down and i was thinking about getting ankle weights too.

what are some of you using for mounts and or tripods for yer flashes?

 

[Silver]

Lightstands get bagged unless someone is holding it.

Wind gusts, y'know...

 

[Damo]

I use 2x cheap ebay tripods for my flashes. They work well enough, are lightweight and I don't have to worry about them being strapped to the outside of my bag. They have adjustable legs to allow for uneven ground too. They extend to around 5ft, which is ok.

The only problem with them being cheap is that they are easily broken. Both of mine now have duct tape fixings around the pivoting head.

How do your lightstands cope with uneven ground?

 

[IH8Rice]

Lightstands get bagged unless someone is holding it.

Wind gusts, y'know...

thanks for the tip

How do your lightstands cope with uneven ground?

they dont really. i have to pile something underneath one of the legs to get it all even. the stand works great on flat, non-windy days. i just wanted something a little sturdier

 

[Transcend]

Lightstands suck on uneven ground. You can get some with one adjustable leg, but they are pricey and dont work so well. Just get cheap tripods. If you have decent lights, get good tripods. I lug around some heavy manfrotto ones for my rangers.

 

[IH8Rice]

Lightstands suck on uneven ground. You can get some with one adjustable leg, but they are pricey and dont work so well. Just get cheap tripods. If you have decent lights, get good tripods. I lug around some heavy manfrotto ones for my rangers.

which manfrotto are you using?