Kameraliike recommends: lighting stands

Basic Light Stands

Basic light stands are suitable for mounting flash units and LED lights. When choosing a light stand, it’s important to pay attention to its load capacity and maximum height.

Godox 260T Light Stand

Pros

• Sturdy all-purpose stand
• Good value for money
• Wide footprint and thick tubing
• Air cushioning
• Wheels available as an accessory

Cons

• Fixed mounting, no spigot

Specifications

• Load capacity: 5 kg
• Max height: 260 cm
• Weight: 2 kg

Manfrotto 1004BAC-3 Master

Pros

• High-quality construction
• Easy to transport thanks to stackable stands
• Wheels available
• Load capacity of 9 kg and height up to 366 cm
• Air cushioning
• 1/4" and 3/8" male threads and standard 16 mm light mounting

Cons

• Heavy, although this also contributes to its solid build quality

Specifications

• Load capacity: 9 kg
• Max height: 366 cm
• Weight: 3 kg

Caruba Rapidstand Light Stand

Pros

• Smart mechanism that retracts the legs when the stand is lifted
• Lightweight
• Spigot that can be rotated 90 degrees for horizontal use
• Easy to move even in tight spaces

Specifications

• Load capacity: 5 kg
• Max height: 220 cm
• Weight: 1.8 kg

Boom Stands

Boom stands allow lights to be positioned above the subject without the stand appearing in the frame, while also enabling precise adjustment of the light angle.

Godox 270CS C-Stand

Pros

• Supports even heavier equipment
• High-quality, durable materials
• Excellent value for money
• Includes one grip head
• One leg is adjustable/raised

Cons

• Heavy, although this is necessary for this type of stand
• Not very low at minimum height, but the boom allows the light to be positioned slightly lower
• Heavy to transport

Specifications

• Load capacity: 10 kg
• Max height: 270 cm
• Weight: 6 kg

Manfrotto 420CSU Combi Boom Stand HD

• Functions as both a standard light stand and a boom stand
• Maximum height of 3.9 m, with a boom reach of up to 1.9 m
• Good load capacity
• Wheels available as an accessory

Specifications

• Load capacity: 12 kg
• Max height: 390 cm
• Weight: 5.6 kg

SmallRig 4344 RA-C330 C-Stand with Boom Arm

Pros

• Very sturdy construction
• Can be used as both a standard light stand and a boom stand
• One leg is adjustable/raised
• Not very low at minimum height, but the boom arm allows the light to be positioned lower

Cons

• Heavy, although this is standard for C-stands
• Heavy to transport

Specifications

• Load capacity: 20 kg without boom, 10 kg with boom
• Max height: 390 cm
• Weight: 5.6 kg