{"product_id":"pixapro-161cm-heavy-duty-black-c-stand-with-20-grip-arm","title":"161cm Robust Stainless-Steel Master Turtle-Based Studio C-Stand with 20\" Grip Arm (Black)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003ePiXAPRO 161cm Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Black Turtle-Base C-Stand\u003c\/b\u003e is a special, robust, heavy-duty type of light stand that is widely used in both the filmmaking and photography industries. Made from stainless steel, C-stands are capable of holding heavy lighting fixtures such as light banks and strobes with large or heavy modifiers, as well as other accessories such as scrims and flags, etc. C-Stands were originally used in the early days of cinema and were used to hold up large reflectors that reflected sunlight to illuminate the set before the introduction of artificial lighting later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRobust Stainless-Steel Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 161cm C-stand is made from stainless steel, with a shiny chrome finish, which makes it extremely strong and capable of taking loads of up to 10 kg. This makes it ideal for heavy light fixtures used in TV and Film productions, as well as in professional photographic studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"h-black-finish\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eMatte-Black Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Turtle-Based C-Stand features a matte black finish, designed to absorb stray light, preventing it from reflecting 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTelescopic Central Column\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis PiXAPRO studio stainless-steel C-stand features a thick, sturdy two-sectioned telescopic central column that can be extended, giving this C-stand a minimum height of 71cm and a maximum height of 161cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRobust Stainless with 20” Boom Arm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis robust C-stand comes supplied with a detachable 20” boom arm with 2x 2.5” grip heads for added versatility. The boom arm can be used to mount light fixtures, enabling them to be positioned above or below your subject. It can also be used to hold accessories, such as reflectors, scrims, flags, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-detachable-turtle-base-design\"\u003eDetachable Turtle-Base Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 161cm studio C-stand features a detachable base, which makes storage and transportation a lot easier. The base of the C-stand features a 1-1\/8” Junior-Pin receiver, which can be used together with the main central column of the C-stand or can be used with heavier lighting fixtures that use the larger Junior pin connection, such as Arri lights, enabling you to use the legs like a heavy-duty floor stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVaried Leg Height\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 161cm studio stainless-steel C-stand has three nested legs with varying leg heights, which enables you to position multiple C-stands really close together in a way that is not possible with regular light stands. The legs also fold flat for storage and transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PiXAPRO 161cm Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Turtle-Base C-Stand is an essential piece of kit, ideal for any modern studio to fit the needs of photographers and videographers everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: The Adjustable Legs DO NOT require tools to set up. They can simply be pulled apart with your hands, as demonstrated in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9i_jN8fjTU4\"\u003ethis \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that this product is subject to a strict inspection upon return, and any marks, scratches, missing or damaged inner packaging, protective plastic or accessories will invalidate this item for refund, or may result in a deduction of up to 50% from the refund total. 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