This is quickly turning into my favourite gear review channel for photography. Lots of reviews on cameras and lenses but lighting equipment, not so much, can’t wait for you to review the new Godox spotlight projector and how it compares to the Nanlite, other Godox and Aperture models
I used silver c-stand last week and it was reflecting the sun into my lens. From now on I'm only using black light stand :D. Also ordered 2 Kupo C-stand today for 66% off :D
I have the same problem with turtle base stands. When you set them up the knob is always in a different orientation than my regular c stands. It's annoying when you have to take that extra bit of time to spin the stem so they can be soldered properly or arm out without hitting the knobs. For me any brand is good as long as they can hold weight, but a thing I look out for is the knuckles and knobs. All day we constant use those where it starts to strain our hands. That's why I like stands that have the knobs and knuckles shaped for our hands to nicely grip around them. That's why I usually prefer Norms stands. I too also try to not have my gear in black as well due to it being harder to find in night shoots or studio shoots. All my milk crates I use different colored paper tape to line the lip of the crate to be easier to find and to organize them. That's why I like modern grip gear being in gold!
The other annoyance I've ran across with black C-Stands is the thickness of the powdercoat. Since every manufacturer has their own tolerances for 5/8 pins/receivers, I've ran into the occasion where the paint actually prevented the end of the arm from entering into certain fixture's receivers (not all of them). Granted, this was only the case with Matthews black C-Stands. Maybe other manufacturer's were more thoughtful. Black C-Stands were useful for me in-studio when reflections were an issue, or needed to blend into the set more.
I have avenger anodised stands, they looked good for two years, but looked shit for 20 years after. I think black is ok for studio, if the stand lives in the studio, but definitely not in a gaffer truck.
Andrew, these C stand tutorials are are really interesting for me more out of curiosity rather than need! Reason being, that as a broadcast cameraman here in Sweden in all my 30+ year career working in huge studios and mainly live, I have never ever seen a C stand yet alone rigged one! Is it a cultural thing between countries or is it more common in the film world to use them? None of our huge broadcast trucks, no matter what company, use them! How can this be when it is obviously standard equipment for you guys?
Zhen, where in Sweden do you work and live? I was specifically talking about Sweden! Did you fully read my question to Andrew or did you misunderstand what I was asking him?
The Kupo stands look great. Supply in Australia is a problem though, hoping that the local agents can finally land stock of the 195S stands I ordered a few months ago.
@@gaffergear Yep, ordered through them on 5 November, still on backorder. Have a second one on order from a different supplier, on backorder too. Luckily the old Avenger stands are still working, but I'm looking forward to the Kupos. (BTW, thanks for your videos - have learned HEAPS from your work)
You know I’ve been doing this a long time and I’ve never heard that these c stand columns won’t hold weight, or lock properly if inverted from the grid. I’ve seen many a grip rig these as drop downs… does that apply to Matthews, Avenger and all c-stands to your knowledge? I’m surprised because it was my understanding that the locking mechanism is a plate/brake that pushes against the shaft in a compression fit which would seem to not care what orientation the load was applied??
Great work, great information, great insights. I believe there are some Easter Eggs... I wondered what was in the Nanlite road case.Your most recent episode answered that question. BUT, what is the Tenba Car Transport case for? Keep up the good work.
this video like pie in the sky...I ordered a C-stand regardless of any brand in October, but there is no news of warehousing in Korea until next spring.....I'm so tired of going to the rental shop just to rent a stand
how have the other kupo stands held up over the last year? if you can get them in to test can you review the Kupo Midi-Max stands. They seem like a good replacement for C stands for those of us who don't have the space for C stands
Autopoles - Interested in your opinion. I've ordered a set of Manfrotto 432.3.7B but haven't really seen any reviews and should I cancel the order? My small kitchen set can't accommodate c-stands and I live in a rental so can't bolt anything to walls.
Autopoles are common in Australia. I have at least 14 of them, different lengths. The large ones also happen to extend long enough to tie a 12x12 fabric to. I would suggest getting ba stud finder from your local hardware store so you can find the strongest part of the wall
Due to my product problems, the rip off cost of repairs and parts, and negative customer experience that I had with my ARRI Skypanel, and my Pocket Pars before that, I will never buy or review an arri product ever again.
This is quickly turning into my favourite gear review channel for photography. Lots of reviews on cameras and lenses but lighting equipment, not so much, can’t wait for you to review the new Godox spotlight projector and how it compares to the Nanlite, other Godox and Aperture models
I still have my 20 year old American brand C-stands. The best..
A good C-stand isn't just for Christmas.
I still have Matthews c-stands from the 90s. Love that they're much lighter than the cheap stuff.
Photographer and grip here. Loving the content Andrew.
Commenting to help the algorithm. Merry Christmas!
A new episode from "Andrew Academy"!
Never stop uploading, please :)
Hey Andrew, I highly doubt you're too soft, even in comparison to a grip. Nice vid. :-)
I used silver c-stand last week and it was reflecting the sun into my lens. From now on I'm only using black light stand :D.
Also ordered 2 Kupo C-stand today for 66% off :D
I have the same problem with turtle base stands. When you set them up the knob is always in a different orientation than my regular c stands. It's annoying when you have to take that extra bit of time to spin the stem so they can be soldered properly or arm out without hitting the knobs. For me any brand is good as long as they can hold weight, but a thing I look out for is the knuckles and knobs. All day we constant use those where it starts to strain our hands. That's why I like stands that have the knobs and knuckles shaped for our hands to nicely grip around them. That's why I usually prefer Norms stands. I too also try to not have my gear in black as well due to it being harder to find in night shoots or studio shoots. All my milk crates I use different colored paper tape to line the lip of the crate to be easier to find and to organize them. That's why I like modern grip gear being in gold!
Nice! Think I’ll be getting some of these!
happy holidays! debating buying a c stand for my 300x, and as usual, your videos cleared things up! :)
Watch my video on using lights on C&stands and why I think it's a bad idea
@@gaffergear did last week! do you have any suggestions for budget friendly combo stands?
@@mylesaquino Kupo
The other annoyance I've ran across with black C-Stands is the thickness of the powdercoat. Since every manufacturer has their own tolerances for 5/8 pins/receivers, I've ran into the occasion where the paint actually prevented the end of the arm from entering into certain fixture's receivers (not all of them). Granted, this was only the case with Matthews black C-Stands. Maybe other manufacturer's were more thoughtful. Black C-Stands were useful for me in-studio when reflections were an issue, or needed to blend into the set more.
I have avenger anodised stands, they looked good for two years, but looked shit for 20 years after. I think black is ok for studio, if the stand lives in the studio, but definitely not in a gaffer truck.
Can confirm this is not an issue for modern Matthews c-stands. They are just as smooth and perfect as the chrome ones.
Andrew, these C stand tutorials are are really interesting for me more out of curiosity rather than need! Reason being, that as a broadcast cameraman here in Sweden in all my 30+ year career working in huge studios and mainly live, I have never ever seen a C stand yet alone rigged one! Is it a cultural thing between countries or is it more common in the film world to use them? None of our huge broadcast trucks, no matter what company, use them! How can this be when it is obviously standard equipment for you guys?
It's a film thing. Broadcast requirements are vastly different
Zhen, we use the same lights and they need to be supported too and I have worked on film jobs too here in Sweden!
@@BushXCGL I've seen plenty of Broadcast TV stuff done with C stands.
@@gdrriley420 im not denying the fact that it gets used in broadcast. It's just a less common thing.
Zhen, where in Sweden do you work and live? I was specifically talking about Sweden! Did you fully read my question to Andrew or did you misunderstand what I was asking him?
The Kupo stands look great. Supply in Australia is a problem though, hoping that the local agents can finally land stock of the 195S stands I ordered a few months ago.
Is that through ProTog
@@gaffergear Yep, ordered through them on 5 November, still on backorder. Have a second one on order from a different supplier, on backorder too. Luckily the old Avenger stands are still working, but I'm looking forward to the Kupos. (BTW, thanks for your videos - have learned HEAPS from your work)
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You know I’ve been doing this a long time and I’ve never heard that these c stand columns won’t hold weight, or lock properly if inverted from the grid. I’ve seen many a grip rig these as drop downs… does that apply to Matthews, Avenger and all c-stands to your knowledge? I’m surprised because it was my understanding that the locking mechanism is a plate/brake that pushes against the shaft in a compression fit which would seem to not care what orientation the load was applied??
Great vid as always!
Great work, great information, great insights. I believe there are some Easter Eggs... I wondered what was in the Nanlite road case.Your most recent episode answered that question. BUT, what is the Tenba Car Transport case for? Keep up the good work.
This time of year I have no spare space, everyone wants gear reviewed, behind the camera boxes are everywhere.
this video like pie in the sky...I ordered a C-stand regardless of any brand in October, but there is no news of warehousing in Korea until next spring.....I'm so tired of going to the rental shop just to rent a stand
There is a shortage of steel world-wide. It's effecting all brands. Not just light stands, I can't get parts for my vans.
how have the other kupo stands held up over the last year?
if you can get them in to test can you review the Kupo Midi-Max stands. They seem like a good replacement for C stands for those of us who don't have the space for C stands
The Kupo stands are all holding up way better than I expected.
@@gaffergear nice to hear, I assumed they weren't a 25 year stand
Autopoles - Interested in your opinion. I've ordered a set of Manfrotto 432.3.7B but haven't really seen any reviews and should I cancel the order? My small kitchen set can't accommodate c-stands and I live in a rental so can't bolt anything to walls.
Autopoles are common in Australia. I have at least 14 of them, different lengths.
The large ones also happen to extend long enough to tie a 12x12 fabric to.
I would suggest getting ba stud finder from your local hardware store so you can find the strongest part of the wall
@@gaffergear Very good tip with the stud finder, thanks :)
Did they ever fix the location on their 05:35 locker?
Don't think so
Any plans to review the Arri Orbiter?
Due to my product problems, the rip off cost of repairs and parts, and negative customer experience that I had with my ARRI Skypanel, and my Pocket Pars before that, I will never buy or review an arri product ever again.
I am a simple man. I don't "like" videos I am watching. Unless it's Andrew Lock.
The sheer amount of times these have broken on me is absurd. I'll always pick Matthews or American for any long-term use.
What where the failure points on you Kupo C-Stands?