Thanks so much! I think it'll be a great stand for that :) I've been using it more than I expected myself! :)

Great point! Will keep that in mind in the future :)

Definitely- I'd only test its weight to make sure that it can do more than it claims and feel assured there will be no problems under that limit. It's super compact lightweight and I love the low widespread leg span, like you said. Very useful for quick setups :)

Very glad to hear that! Thanks! :)

Hey, surprised to hear that actually. I've used nearly identical setups with it and no problem. Make sure you put the weight out over one of the legs and have the legs spread wide. If the weight is out over the open "V" space between the legs, it will likely fall over though- that placement is key just like with a C-Stand. Hope it helps

I'm looking for a stand for a similar setup. Have you found a more suitable stand for the sl60w with the softbox?

Thanks so much! I appreciate that :)

@@ScottDumas you're very welcome buddy. Here's to 10+ subscribers, cheers 🍻

Haha yeah, I have some of those -I think it's meant for shock absorption if you loosen it with weight on it by accident, but it's a bit strange. They definitely do the trick for a while, but I have had a lot of issues with the locks over the years.

​@@ScottDumas Still early for me to say, but I should be gently with it, not like I can order a new one with all this crazy world now... But I do have some time to watch and create videos while working from home :-)

@@DimusTech Haha yeah, positive thinking! Feel like I've been getting a lot done as well. Getting back into a normal flow is going to be tough.

@@DimusTech can you send the link?

@@mroblige1018 I don't think it's allowed here, besides would be wrong for me to send a link on a different site and not as Scot's affiliated link. But in short it's pretty much the average light stand you can find on AliExpress, just find something cheap enough but with enough positive comments I guess

Thanks! I think it could manage but it's definitely not the best choice for that. It would be easy to tip if someone bumps it, and it's just a lot of stress on the stand because of the weight being out in front, not centered on top. Not sure how long the stand would hold up in that situation. Even a cheap off brand C-Stand would do better for that if you can get one.

@@ScottDumas Thanks, very helpful response. Will consider a C-Stand.

In all honesty- I haven't. Something I'd have to look into, but borrowing or renting at your location might be easier.

Thanks so much! I think it depends if you're talking about a light on it or a camera (wouldn't use a camera just because of the swaying motion that would be so easily introduced). With a light I'd definitely feel safer with a C Stand (even a cheap one) but if this is all you had or all you could bring with you since it's so compact, I think it could work. Just be more careful with it. Depends how heavy the light is too and how centered the weight is. A solid C Stand is a very good investment though... I have a few ranging from under $100 to about $400 and there's only minor differences. Maybe one will last 10 years before something breaks and one will last 30-40, but I honestly don't need it to last 30-40 years most of the time haha. They're all solid. Anyway, for the lighting setup I had an Aputure 120D II in the Light Dome II off to camera right (I actually have it hanging from the ceiling) as well as a Flolight Blade light 36" right overhead in front of me on low power to fill in the shadows a bit, plus a back light that I can't remember at the moment haha. I've changed little details in the setup since then but more or less that's what I'm using as my main lighting in this space. Let me know if that helps and feel free to ask any more questions! :)

Scott Dumas Scott Dumas thanks a lot for the thoughtful and insightful reply! It’s a big help. I’ll definitely be considering this light stand as an additional light weight quick mobile setup. Meanwhile I’ve found a relatively new light stand that I think I’ll give a try. Basically a c stand on wheels that looks promising. That should cover most my bases for lighting stands. Your lighting set up sounds and looks great! Here, it has a really nice soft and even light distribution. Thanks for sharing! Your reviews and insights help me better decide making equipment purchase decisions. Which is great since video gear expenses can really add up very quickly lol sometimes feels like it never stops, just when I think I’m finally all good.. nope, there’s something missing haha

Oh, sorry to hear that. I've been using mine off and on since this review and it's still going strong. I guess reasonable expectations for something this price under more rugged regular use unfortunately :(

That's an old TetherTools table I had lying around. Not sure if they still sell it but they probably do, very useful :)

Mine has held up well, but I have heard of people's breaking with heavy daily use. Reasonable expectations and you shouldn't have a problem :)

Shakily, yes I think so, depending on the brand/weight of the softbox. If you sandbag it, I don't think it would be a problem unless you're in a windy location.

Depending on what's on the end of that boom arm. I wouldn't push it too much because I would not trust the center pole not to bend under much stress, but the wide footprint would make it fairly stable I imagine if the load is light.

@@ScottDumas gotcha scott, do you recommend any boom arms with this stand?

The zcam was the overhead camera and the talking head is the EOS-R with the Sigma 18-35 :)

Yeah generally not recommended for anything that intense unless for very short use- generally would never push any stand or tripod to anything near its max capacity.

yes?

What did you need Martin?