Camera stands anybody?

Nikolai

I'm starting really considering using camera shooting stand for studio work. I found a few solutions on the net, but I was wondering if anybody here has a hands-on experience and can share... :ear
TIA! :thumb

ziggy53

I had a brief experience with a camera pedestal that was used by some other photographers but I didn't spend much time with it. There were a few occasions when one would have been nice but I did fine with a couple of different types of tripods and a copy stand. (This was in a product photography application.)

Qarik

Nikolai wrote:

I'm starting really considering using camera shooting stand for studio work. I found a few solutions on the net, but I was wondering if anybody here has a hands-on experience and can share...
TIA!

what is a cmaera stand?

Nikolai

Qarik wrote:

what is a cmaera stand?

A (more or less massive) long pole/bar with a quick-adjustment arm holding a camera. Today's studio alternative to tripod.

Nikolai

ziggy53 wrote:

I had a brief experience with a camera pedestal that was used by some other photographers but I didn't spend much time with it. There were a few occasions when one would have been nice but I did fine with a couple of different types of tripods and a copy stand. (This was in a product photography application.)

IMHO tripods are much more cumbersome to adjust height-wise, plus their legs make them a huge "kick-me" target in crowded places.

I'm also looking for using the pole as a riser for the camera-side WUSB dongle.

Cygnus Studios

I use a stand 99% of the time for studio work (products) and wouldn't go back. If you can find one that shoots from 45 to 90* you will love it. The larger setups allow mounting lights. I routinely attach my B800's for larger products.

Nikolai

Cygnus Studios wrote:

I use a stand 99% of the time for studio work (products) and wouldn't go back. If you can find one that shoots from 45 to 90* you will love it. The larger setups allow mounting lights. I routinely attach my B800's for larger products.

Thanks!
What's yours' make/model/cost?
Also: what kind of head (the one that goes between the camera and arm) do you use?

Cygnus Studios

I use a Cambo with a duel arm attachment and an Acratech head (used on rail). I picked it up used about a year ago. Cost me around $1500.

Nikolai

Cygnus Studios wrote:

I use a Cambo with a duel arm attachment and an Acratech head (used on rail). I picked it up used about a year ago. Cost me around $1500.

Thank you!

Nikolai

OK, I took a plunge and got Titan Sidekick from Tallyn's:

#1: General view (7.5ft tall)



#2: Closeup on the arm/camera (Note: ballhead is *not* part of the deal, I'm using miy Acratech Ultimate V2; neither is 5D2 :-)



Just got it today, assembled (~10 min + pliers), didn't used it for real yet. But I surely hope to use it this coming weekend!

This post was made with the assistance of Star*Explorer

Art Scott

http://www.petergowland.com/camera/stands/

This one is probably largerthan you want or need.......:D
Looked at this 2o some yrs ago and thought it was to rigid for studio work...ofcourse back then I would lay on the floor , stand on my head....what ever to get the shot.....
That is why I decided against the Environmental Projection Systems (EPS out of San Marcos Texas) studio.....camera always locked to the camera stand...no way to get into those funky positions required for a lot of model shooting

Nikolai

Art Scott wrote:

http://www.petergowland.com/camera/stands/

This one is probably largerthan you want or need.......:D
Looked at this 2o some yrs ago and thought it was to rigid for studio work...ofcourse back then I would lay on the floor , stand on my head....what ever to get the shot.....
That is why I decided against the Environmental Projection Systems (EPS out of San Marcos Texas) studio.....camera always locked to the camera stand...no way to get into those funky positions required for a lot of model shooting

Art,
if you compare the prices, mine is a *bit* cheaper... Yet it's very solid, and I *know* the customer service is great, so I'm a happy camper...
I too love a free angle, however sometimes I shoot from the same one for quite some time. This one, along with tethered/wireless shooting and remote triggering, may open a new chapter in how I do things...