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MFG# 087NWB
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The essential, versatile Manfrotto 12ft. Wind-Up Stand (Black) is expertly designed, Wind Up Stand combines all the must-have features you'd expect from a heavy-duty stand. Blending strength, portability and stability, it's an essential item for serious photographers looking to get perfect shots...
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MFG# KG603311
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The Kupo Big Boom with Four-Way Geared Control
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MFG# 025BS
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The Manfrotto 025BS Super Boom features coaxial geared controls at the end of the boom, which permits movement of 180 degree. The 008BU (a.k.a 3071B) two section stand has black painted aluminum construction, with wheels. The stand section supports light fixture loads up to 66 lbs (30kg), to a...
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MFG# 366076
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Unlike other caster wheels, the ROCK n’ ROLLER is a foam care-free semi pneumatic tire that won’t go flat, keeping your movements smooth and easy. Slip them onto the Matthews Mombo Combo and secure using our spring steel retainer, ensuring a tight fit without damaging the leg sidewall. All wheel treads wear...
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MFG# 366074
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Unlike other caster wheels, the Rock n' Roller is a foam care-free semi pneumatic tire that won’t go flat, keeping your movements smooth and easy. Slip them onto a 1” square tube leg (like our Combo Stands) and secure using our spring steel retainer, ensuring a tight fit without damaging the leg sidewall.  All

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MFG# 366075
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Unlike other caster wheels, the Rock n' Roller is a foam care-free semi pneumatic tire that won’t go flat, keeping your movements smooth and easy. Slip them our Monitor Stand II or Slider Stand and secure using our spring steel retainer, ensuring a tight fit without damaging the leg sidewall.  All wheel treads

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MFG# 025TM
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This Manfrotto 025TM 5.5 ft. Mini Super Boom with Column Stand (Black) has crank handles for swing and tilt of your mounted Baby fixture. It extends to a maximum of 5.5' (1.7 m) and has an adjustable 15 lb (6.8kg) counterweight. The Wheeled Stand Base is suitable for mounting light or heavy-weighted...
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MFG# 377591
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The Matthews Mombo Combo Standard Stand achieves an incredible height of 22.3 feet. Because of this height, it features an extra-wide base and incorporates a collar for attaching stabilizing Guy wires or ropes. The Mombo Combo legs are made of rectangular steel tubing and are internally reinforced...
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MFG# 427803
Samy's Part# S-003199
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The largest and heaviest duty Matthews Junior Boom (5.6-10 ft.) measures 68 inches (172cm) when fully collapsed and will extend to over 10 feet (300cm). The Junior Boom has a 25-pound (12kg) counter-balance weight attached and features the same tilt-locking and mounting mechanism found on the...
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MFG# 350612
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MFG# H386033
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Designed for larger lighting fixtures, the Matthews Junior Triple Riser Rolling Steel Stand is built with steel legs and steel riser assemblies. These stands provide a stable rolling base for Junior and midsize lighting fixtures. Equipped with universal 1-1/4" Posi-V-Lock female receiver with...
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MFG# 366065
Samy's Part# S-026802
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The Matthews Sky High Combo Triple Riser Steel Stand (15'3") features wider footprint and longer legs to provide increased stability. This triple riser extends up to maximum height of 15 feet and has Junior (1-1/8") receptor and a Baby (5/8") spigot. This stand comes complete with Rocky Mountain...
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MFG# B369765
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The Matthews 14.75 ft. Aluminum/Steel Triple Riser Combo Stand combines aluminum legs and risers with a steel top riser for added strength and security. The stand rises to a maximum height of 14.75' and features a Rocky Mountain leveling leg, which extends to level the load while on uneven

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MFG# 369764
Samy's Part# S-038692
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The Matthews Hollywood Combo Steel Stand (11.3 ft.) is stand with an attitude! 43 inches wider footprint and longer legs to provide increased stability. The stand can rise up to 11.3 feet. Complete with Rocky Mountain Leg and high quality steel construction. The Hollywood combo stand accepts larger...
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MFG# A4050CS
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The Avenger Steel Boom Stand 50 (Chrome-plated, 16.4 ft.) is a chrome steel stand with 4 sections and 3 risers. It can support a maximum payload of 30kg and can reach a maximum height of 5m. It also features 1 levelling leg for use on uneven surfaces. It is compatible with A9000N braked wheels...
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MFG# 2961D
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The Manfrotto 2961D Complete Deluxe AutoPole-2 Expan Kit is a background support system designed for the raising and lowering of up to 3 cored backgrounds without needing a ladder. Backgrounds without cardboard cores can also be used with the system with the addition of Alu-Core crossbars (sold...
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MFG# A3056CS
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The Avenger Overhead Steel Stand 56 with Leveling Leg (Chrome-plated, 18.3 ft.) has been designed with a built-in grip head for supporting poles, tubes and overhead frames. This chrome steel stand has 4 sections and 3 risers. It features 1 levelling leg so you can even use the stand on rough t...
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MFG# 388201
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The Matthews Runway Base for Magic Stand is really low rolling stand base designed to work with the Magic Stand, but it is also capable of handling any large light fixture mounted directly into its 1-1/8" Posi-V-Lock Junior Receiver. Unlike others, Matthews rolling stands track in a straight line...
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MFG# KS600212
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Intended to support overhead frames (butterflies), the Kupo 9.5 ft. High Overhead Roller Stand
has four sections that are spring-cushioned to eliminate the possibility of equipment damage as the stand is lowered. Fabrication from chrome-plated steel and a 61.4" footprint allow the High Roller...
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MFG# 366165
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The Matthews Hollywood Combo Steel Stand (14.75 ft.) is stand with an attitude! 43 inches wider footprint and longer legs to provide increased stability. The stand can rise up to 14.75 feet. Complete with Rocky Mountain Leg and high quality steel construction. The Hollywood combo stand accepts...
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MFG# A5034
Samy's Part# S-015641
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The Avenger A5034 Folding Base Roller Photographic Light Stand 34 has legs and column in steel, risers in aluminium, complete with wheels. 5 sections, 4 risers. Ø: 45, 40, 35, 30mm. Leg: 20x40mm.

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MFG# 369673
Samy's Part# S-006129
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The Matthews 11.3 ft. Hollywood Combo Steel Stand is a Stand with an attitude that rises to the height of 11.3 feet (3.4 m). 43 inches wider footprint and longer legs provide increased stability. Complete with Rocky Mountain Leg and steel construction. The stand accepts larger Junior fixtures...
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MFG# 249561
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The Matthews The Slider Stand (3.8 ft.) meets the demand for a strong, wide-based stand with a low working height for those using camera sliders and Speed Rail/Pipe Dolly Systems. Baby Ballhead Adapter, Magic Finger and Stand/Spud Adapter sold separately. The Slider Stand comes standard with two...
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MFG# A5029
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This 9 ft 10 in double riser light stand features a low profile base that slips easily into position on set. It is supplied with wheels and positive brakes.
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MFG# 1051BAC3
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The Manfrotto 7 ft. Alu Mini Compact Air-Cushioned Stand Quick Stack 3-Pack (Black)
with a patented Quick Stack System (QSS), ease of transport is optimized. Connecting the stands together saves a lot of room while storing them in the studio or in a location case.
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MFG# A5033
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A smooth running studio performer, with low profile base that slips easily into position on the set. The base folds for easy storage or transport. Supplied with free-running wheels and positive brakes.


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MFG# 429617
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The Matthews Junior Triple Header is especially useful when several light fixtures are needed in a relatively small amount of floor space. These headers are mounted on the light stand and allow four objects to be mounted on the Baby Double Header and five on the Baby Triple Header. The Junior...
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MFG# B427080
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The Matthews Maxi Matthpole Black (8-14.9 ft.) is stronger and more durable than any similar product. Unique "expanding casting" provides the pressure for holding the Matthpole in place. Used primarily in studios for mounting seamless paper and backdrops with the use of Super Mafer Clamps and...
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MFG# A0025B
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The Avenger A0025B Baby Alu 25 Stand is a versatile, lightweight aluminum stand. It is quick to set up, and very stable. Its locking T-knobs are large and ergonomic -- making it easy for you to efficiently lock each section. This stand rises to a maximum height of 8.2' (2.5 m).
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MFG# 249563
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Whether you're using the new Slider Stand with the Matthews Slider, Dana Dolly System, Rig Wheels Kit or even a large light, the Slider Stand Wheel Set is a sturdy and reliable solution to keep your equipment portable. Just like other Matthews Wheels, the Slider Stand Wheels track straight, which...
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MFG# 387030
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The Rocky Mountain Leg allows the stand to be placed on uneven surfaces or stairs. This stand is the most bullet-proof light stand made and requested by name. The Hollywood Beefy Baby leg supports now fold down. Legs are made of steel instead of aluminum to provide greater stability and longer...
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MFG# KS500412
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The Kupo 13.8 ft. Master High Cine Stand
is designed to hold loads up to 88.20 lb at a maximum working height of 165.4" using a 3 riser, 4 section design. The stand features all-steel construction and a triple function universal head.
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MFG# 369675
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The Matthews 11 ft. Digital Combo Stand is high-quality lighting stands for the demanding professional. Innovative, robust and durable, the Matthews Digital lighting stands are becoming an integral component of location and studio lighting packages. Additionally, each riser section is spring-d...
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Roller Stand 17 with Folding Base (Chrome-plated, 5.6 ft.) with 3 sections and 2 risers, features steel legs and column, and risers in aluminium. It can support a payload up to 12kg and can reach a maximum height of 1.70m. It features wheels for easy transportation and its legs fold...
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The Savage 9.5 ft. C-Stand with Grip Arm & Turtle Base Kit (Stainless Steel) is a full suite production solution! A patent pending junior receiver on the lowest leg gives this stand a leg up from the competition. This feature allows users to place a second light or modifier low to the ground,

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Light stands and grip equipment provide a stable base for your lighting equipment, making them essential for any photography and video production. We carry a full selection of light stands for photography and video, from lightweight stands for quick and easy lighting setups to heavy-duty options for more elaborate lighting configurations.

In addition to light stands, we also offer a wide range of grip equipment to help you achieve the perfect shot. Our grip equipment includes clamps, arms, and other accessories designed to hold your lighting equipment in place and provide maximum flexibility with easy-to-adjust components. Whether you need to secure a light in a specific position or add an extra arm to your setup, our grip and lighting equipment have you covered.

Many of the light stands and grip equipment we carry are designed for compatibility with various types of lighting equipment, including strobes, continuous lights, and modifiers. This means that you can mix and match grip and lighting equipment to create a personalized setup that works for your project.

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What Is the C in C-Stand?

The C in C-stand stands for "century," referring to the most common type of reflector used by these types of light stands for early film productions. C-stands are widely used pieces of grip equipment in the film and photography industry because of their versatility and stability. They consist of a heavy metal base with three legs that can be adjusted for height and a vertical column that extends upward to hold a variety of accessories.

How Do You Stabilize Light Stands?

Stabilizing light stands is crucial for the safety of the crew and the security of expensive lighting equipment on set. You can stabilize your light stands with sandbags, weights, and guy wires, and by making sure the legs of the stand are spread wide to create a stable base (if they're adjustable). In addition to safety, you also want to stabilize your light stand to make sure the lighting stays consistent and even.

Are Light Stands and Grip Equipment Universal?

Most light stands and grip equipment are designed with universal mounting options, such as 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch screws, to fit a wide range of lighting equipment. However, it's always a good idea to double-check compatibility before making a purchase.

How Often Should I Check and Maintain My Grip and Lighting Equipment?

Regularly checking and maintaining your equipment is crucial for safety and performance. Before each shoot, inspect your stands, clamps, and other grip equipment for any signs of wear or damage. Regular maintenance, like tightening screws and cleaning, can extend the lifespan of your equipment and ensure consistent results.

What Are Guy Wires and How Are They Used?

Guy wires are strong, tensioned cables used to stabilize taller or heavier light stands. They are anchored to the ground or other solid objects to provide additional support, particularly in windy conditions.

Can You Attach Multiple Lights to a Single Light Stand?

Yes, you can attach multiple lights to a single stand using multi-light mount adapters. However, make sure not to exceed the maximum load capacity of the stand to maintain stability and safety.

What Is a Boom Arm and When Would I Use One?

A boom arm is an extendable arm that attaches to a light stand or C-stand, allowing you to position lights or other accessories above the subject. This is useful for achieving dramatic lighting effects or for minimizing shadows.

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