View 50" C-Stand with detachable Turtle base Grip & Arm Set-Matte Black (UK shipping free, please contact us for international shipping charges)50" C-Stand with detachable Turtle base Grip & Arm Set-Matte Black (UK shipping free, please contact us for international shipping charges)
The PIXAPRO Black Turtle-Based C-stand (also known as a Century Stand) is a heavy-duty type of studio lighting stand, widely used by both photographers and moviemakers alike. Made from High-Strength Stainless-Steel , they are capable of holding heavier light and modifier combinations such as large light banks, studio strobes with a large, heavy modifier such as parabolic reflectors and large softboxes. It also comes with a 50-inch accessory arm and two 2.5-inch grip heads , enabling to mount a variety of studio grip and accessories, such as flags, scrims, cookies etc. It also features a black finish , designed to absorb any stray light that hits it, preventing any unwanted light from bouncing back into your scene. The perfect addition for studio portrait, beauty, product, food and fashion photographers, as well as videographers and cinematographers, whether you shoot in a studio or on location. What is a C-Stand? C-Stands (also known as Century Stands) were originally used in the early days of cinema production, where they were used to hold up large reflectors that reflected the sunlight to illuminate the movie set before the introduction of artificial lighting. Black Finish This C-Stand features a black finish designed to absorb stray light, preventing it from reflecting back onto your subject. Ideal for situations where you need to place your c-stand very close to your subject and need the utmost control of the light Heavy-Duty Stainless-Steel Construction Made from high-strength Stainless steel, the PiXAPRO Black Stainless Steel Century C-Boom stand can take loads of up to 10kg in weight. This makes it great for use with heavier light and modifier combinations. The stand itself weighs approximately 11kg, giving it a great deal of stability. Versatile Accessory Arm and Grip Heads The PiXAPRO Black Stainless Steel Century C-Boom comes with a 50-Inch Accessory Boom arm and 2x 2.5-inch Grip heads. The accessory arm mounts to the c-stand via one of the grip heads, and the other can be used to hold various accessories, such as flags and scrims etc. The Grip arm itself features a standard 5/8-inch stud at either end, enabling you to mount lights or other accessories directly to the arm. 5/8-inch Baby-Pin Connection The PiXAPRO Black Stainless Steel Century C-Boom features the industry-standard 5/8-inch baby-pin connector, making it compatible with virtually any light currently on the market. Detachable Turtle Base The PiXAPRO Black Stainless Steel Century C-Boom stand features a detachable turtle base, making this C-Stand easy to store and transport. The legs feature a standard 1-1/8-inch Junior-Pin Receiver, enabling you to use the legs themselves as a floor stand when used in conjunction with a Junior-Pin to Baby-Pin adapter (available separately). It can also be used as a low stand for large production lights, such as Arri lights. Spring-loaded Dampening System PIXAPRO 300cm C-Stand features a spring-loaded dampening system, which absorbs the impact of any sudden drops, should you accidentally release the locking mechanism. The PIXAPRO 300cm Black C-Stand with a 50-inch boom arm is a great addition to any studio or location photographer’s stand arsenal. It is especially great for photographers that require highly-controlled lighting and don’t want to get light reflecting back into their scene, which can sometimes happen when using the traditional silver-coloured C-stand.
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