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Light stand cases?

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p.1 #1 · Light stand cases?

I am in process of making my Christmas list and I know what I am currently using for my stand case is not really working (large duffel bag). Does anyone have recommendations for a 'medium' size & duty stand & umbrella bag for a few stands and a couple umbrellas/softboxes that is around $150 (or less is always nice)?

I really like to look at things like cases before I get them, but none of the local shops carry anything like this other than a big buck Kata.

Nov 26, 2008 at 03:12 AM

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p.1 #2 · Light stand cases?

Depends on how long your stands are and how many you want to carry, and if you want wheels. If you just want something to throw in the car with longer stands, I like the 1 or 2 kit Photoflex Transpac cases.

Nov 26, 2008 at 03:27 AM

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p.1 #3 · Light stand cases?

Hi,

How about a golf bag or gun case? I actually use both and they work fine...

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rkg
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Nov 26, 2008 at 03:05 PM

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p.1 #4 · Light stand cases?

I use a hard plastic golf club case. It opens like a clamshell. It'll hold 5-6 10' light stands, a Bogen 3021 tripod, heavy duty monopod, half a dozen umbrellas, a huge folding softbox, folding light discs, extension cords, and more. It has wheels so I can pull it with one hand and my Pelican 1650 in the other. I can carry pretty much everything in one trip.

this is the same one I have: http://halifax.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-Hard-Plastic-Golf-Club-Travel-Case-with-wheels-W0QQAdIdZ85211723

Nov 29, 2008 at 06:15 AM

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p.1 #5 · Light stand cases?

I am using an SKB hard shell golf bag case. I bought it on craigslist for $30.

In this photo:
2 - 9' manfrotto light stands
3 - 12' Calumet light stands
1 - Calumet background stand
1 - Avenger Boom Arm
3 - Photoflex Speed Rings
2 - Photoflex Small softboxes
1 - Photoflex Large softbox
2 - 45" umbrellas

This image is copyrighted by the owner

Nov 30, 2008 at 07:46 PM

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p.1 #6 · Light stand cases?

I like that SKB case. It looks very presentable for something a customer might see. Might have to hit a few golf ships to see what I can find. Thanks for the input guys..

Nov 30, 2008 at 10:37 PM

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p.1 #7 · Light stand cases?

Don't hit golf shops, hit craigslist and ebay, you will find them very cheap.

I bought mine used for $30. I have seen them several times in the $30-50 range.

Dec 01, 2008 at 01:37 AM

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p.1 #8 · Light stand cases?

Drove past a garage sale and saw a SKB case, he wanted $35 I got it for $20

Dec 01, 2008 at 07:49 AM

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p.1 #9 · Light stand cases?

I checked out the local golf shops to check the quality. They're not as robust as I was hoping, but they seemed good enough. I wasn't able to find such incredible $20-30 deals on craigslist, but I did just buy a like-new 2SKB-4816W for about 70% off retail.

Inside it right now I have 5 13' manfrotto stands and two medium boom arms, one gitzo tripod w/ RRS ball head, 2 45" and 1 60' umbrellas and 1 54x72" softbox w/ speedring. There's room from a few smaller soft boxes w/speedrings and minor accessories.

I haven't taken it out on a job yet, so I can't say anything about its durability, but it seems like it'll do the job.

Dec 03, 2008 at 10:52 PM

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p.1 #10 · Light stand cases?

Hopefully you have insurace for the soon to come hernia from hauling all that gear around.

Not that I have any room to talk, I take a few umbrellas, stands, and my full photogenic lighting kit to every wedding shoot - just in case I need it. And on more than one ocassion, I have.

I have been using my case for a few years now without a problem.

Dec 04, 2008 at 04:24 AM


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