Need help choosing a C-stand

Prince Harbinger · 01-01-2021, 12:48 PM

Hey, Happy New Year everyone. I want to buy a C-stand for my soon to be purchased Flashpoint Xplor 600 HSS BM. As for the stand I would like to use it for both outdoor and indoor use. Which one do you think would be better for me? Here's links to both stands in question.

Impact Turtle Base C-Stand Kit (10.75', Chrome) LS-CT40MK B&H

https://www.adorama.com/fplsc.html?

Pentaxrookie · 01-01-2021, 01:46 PM - **1 Like**

If you depend on them a lot and want to use them for long, I would suggest the ones from Manfrotto. These Chinese versions are usually much heavier, bulkier and not as well build. I have one in my studio but like my Manfrottos better and would buy the latter anytime again. The screws and gripheads are better too.

gatorguy · 01-01-2021, 01:58 PM - **1 Like**

For indoor and OUTDOOR use you'll want one with what's referred to as a "rocky mountain leg", which is one leg adjustable for uneven ground.
This is one with great reviews and what I use myself. I do have another rolling stand from Cheetah that I prefer for indoor convenience but the Matthews works quite well for both.
https://www.adorama.com/mt756040.html?

Prince Harbinger · 01-01-2021, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxrookie

If you depend on them a lot and want to use them for long, I would suggest the ones from Manfrotto. These Chinese versions are usually much heavier, bulkier and not as well build. I have one in my studio but like my Manfrottos better and would buy the latter anytime again. The screws and gripheads are better too.

Thanks for the suggestion. However when I looked at the three major sites for camera gear. I couldn't find any Manfrotto C-Stands. Would you mind providing a link?

repaap · 01-01-2021, 03:02 PM - **1 Like**

I have one Manfrotto avenger c-stand. I do recommend it. The one above does look quite similar and cheaper too.

Pentaxrookie · 01-01-2021, 11:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Prince Harbinger

Thanks for the suggestion. However when I looked at the three major sites for camera gear. I couldn't find any Manfrotto C-Stands. Would you mind providing a link?

I do not know under which brand they sell in the US too as I am from Germany but https://www.manfrotto.com/us-en/avenger-grip/stands/ is one. They are not cheap though.
Once you know which model you want you can ask DuckDuckGo where to find it cheaper. (f.i. Avenger/Manfrotto Avenger The Film Equipment Store or A.C. Lighting Inc. - Entertainment Lighting Technologies | Avenger C-Stand Kit 33 with sliding leg, https://www.thomannmusic.com/manfrotto_c_stand_kit_33_bk.htm - randomly picked !)
Hope that helps.

01-01-2021, 12:48 PM	#1
Prince Harbinger Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 429	Need help choosing a C-stand Hey, Happy New Year everyone. I want to buy a C-stand for my soon to be purchased Flashpoint Xplor 600 HSS BM. As for the stand I would like to use it for both outdoor and indoor use. Which one do you think would be better for me? Here's links to both stands in question. Impact Turtle Base C-Stand Kit (10.75', Chrome) LS-CT40MK B&H https://www.adorama.com/fplsc.html?

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01-01-2021, 01:46 PM - 1 Like	#2
Pentaxrookie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: 48282 Emsdetten Posts: 113	If you depend on them a lot and want to use them for long, I would suggest the ones from Manfrotto. These Chinese versions are usually much heavier, bulkier and not as well build. I have one in my studio but like my Manfrottos better and would buy the latter anytime again. The screws and gripheads are better too.

01-01-2021, 01:58 PM - 1 Like	#3
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,093	For indoor and OUTDOOR use you'll want one with what's referred to as a "rocky mountain leg", which is one leg adjustable for uneven ground. This is one with great reviews and what I use myself. I do have another rolling stand from Cheetah that I prefer for indoor convenience but the Matthews works quite well for both. https://www.adorama.com/mt756040.html?

01-01-2021, 02:16 PM	#4
Prince Harbinger Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 429 Original Poster	Originally posted by Pentaxrookie If you depend on them a lot and want to use them for long, I would suggest the ones from Manfrotto. These Chinese versions are usually much heavier, bulkier and not as well build. I have one in my studio but like my Manfrottos better and would buy the latter anytime again. The screws and gripheads are better too. Thanks for the suggestion. However when I looked at the three major sites for camera gear. I couldn't find any Manfrotto C-Stands. Would you mind providing a link?

01-01-2021, 03:02 PM - 1 Like	#5
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	I have one Manfrotto avenger c-stand. I do recommend it. The one above does look quite similar and cheaper too.

01-01-2021, 11:27 PM - 1 Like	#6
Pentaxrookie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: 48282 Emsdetten Posts: 113	Originally posted by Prince Harbinger Thanks for the suggestion. However when I looked at the three major sites for camera gear. I couldn't find any Manfrotto C-Stands. Would you mind providing a link? I do not know under which brand they sell in the US too as I am from Germany but https://www.manfrotto.com/us-en/avenger-grip/stands/ is one. They are not cheap though. Once you know which model you want you can ask DuckDuckGo where to find it cheaper. (f.i. Avenger/Manfrotto Avenger The Film Equipment Store or A.C. Lighting Inc. - Entertainment Lighting Technologies \| Avenger C-Stand Kit 33 with sliding leg, https://www.thomannmusic.com/manfrotto_c_stand_kit_33_bk.htm - randomly picked !) Hope that helps.