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story_teller wrote:
I agree C-stands don't have wheels, but would you please explain why you believe C-stands are not light stands?
Light stands and C-stands serve different purposes as a matter of history, design intent and studio custom. Of course, we all cheat when expedient if nobody is looking. I like to place my strobe on a grip arm, but at least I use a Junior stand and big 4.5" knuckle. Good references for suitable C-stand application are the manufacturers:
From Matthews Studio Equipment:
"Also known as Century Stand, Grip Stand or Gobo Stand. Before there was artificial lighting stages would revolve to allow for continuous overhead lighting from the sun. Large reflectors were positioned to bounce this light, the most common size c-stand being the 100 inch, or ‘century’ sized stand."
From Manfrotto:
"Avenger C-stands primarily designed to hold grip products, are an effective way of articulating the item they support using grip heads and arms. Available in a variety of heights and some with detachable colums, the Avenger C-Stands have a fast set up and are made from the best materials available."
While grip arms work perfectly on a light stand (I stand accused ), they are typically posed on a C-stand and the two are often sold as a kit. Inspect that shooting set from Avenger's front page to see what lighting elements sit on top of what stands.
Ref:
https://www.msegrip.com/stands-2/
https://www.manfrotto.us/avenger/stands/c-stands
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