WTB: light stands, clamps

ChrisP · April 22, 2008

Hi,

I'm trying to get started on a portable, lightweight lighting setup for home and location portrait photography. I'm looking to build something like this, for a two speedlight setup:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/483482-REG/Lastolite_SKLK_Scott_Kelby_Location_Kit.html

I need some light stands for speedlights and reflector/diffusers, a boomstand, some Justin clamps, umbrella/hotshoe clamps, a reflector (gold/silver) and diffuser and maybe an umbrella .

I don't mind mismatched brands, nicked up equipment or older/discontinued grear. Send me a list of what you have, pictures (or BH links), and your shipped price.

I'm located in Sacramento, CA and am willing to pick up if you're local.

email to: chris (at) chrispiperphotography (dot) com

Thanks,
Chris

James S · April 22, 2008

I bought these from B&H Photo:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/425220-REG/Impact_DFUMK_Digital_Flash_Umbrella_Mount.html

Very nice kit with sturdy stands. The price is cheap as well.

ChrisP · April 22, 2008

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Raphy · April 22, 2008

rex wrote:

I bought these from B&H Photo:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/425220-REG/Impact_DFUMK_Digital_Flash_Umbrella_Mount.html

Very nice kit with sturdy stands. The price is cheap as well.

I just bought the same setup last week from B&H ... it great and seems to be very good quality !

joshhuntnm · April 22, 2008

Raphy wrote:

I just bought the same setup last week from B&H ... it great and seems to be very good quality !

dito. I have this too and and am pleased.

crayzphotography · April 22, 2008

rex wrote:

I bought these from B&H Photo:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/425220-REG/Impact_DFUMK_Digital_Flash_Umbrella_Mount.html

Very nice kit with sturdy stands. The price is cheap as well.

have had this set for a couple months now with no complaints. very sturdy and air cushioned too. Very nice.

mr peas · April 25, 2008

That's a really good deal. And you don't have to pick them out piece by piece yourself. Looks like it even comes with the cold-shoe mount add-on for the umbrellas to use with your normal flash. I have one Impact umbrella, its fairly durable I didn't expect it to be such a fine product. Plus the light stands go up to 8 feet, some of the cheaper ones only reach as high as 7. A little bit of extra reach helps. Hope you find what you're looking for!

James S · April 25, 2008

mr peas wrote:

Looks like it even comes with the cold-shoe mount add-on for the umbrellas to use with your normal flash

Yes it does but to anyone using those make sure you put a piece of electrical tape over it like www.strobist.com suggest. The metal could ruin your flash.

mr peas · April 26, 2008

rex wrote:

Yes it does but to anyone using those make sure you put a piece of electrical tape over it like www.strobist.com suggest. The metal could ruin your flash.

Over the metal cold shot adapter on top?

James S · April 26, 2008

mr peas wrote:

Over the metal cold shot adapter on top?

Yes put a small piece of electrical tape in there so the metal contacts on your flash won't make contact with the metal on the cold shoe adapter.

Oh, and before I forget, as soon as you get it, if the shoe mount is made of metal PUT A PIECE OF ELECTRICAL TAPE ON TOP WHERE THE FLASH SITS. It could screw up the electronics in the month's-rent-worth-of-strobe you have sitting up there if you don't. I'm not kidding about that.

The above is quoted from strobist.com here:

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101-umbrella-adapters.html

DoctorIt · April 26, 2008

Chris,
Have you found what you need? are you into this discussion? I don't know much about lighting, but if this seems to have evolved into an advice discussion. As such, I'd like to move it over to the accessories forum where more dgrinners may add input.

thanks,

ChrisP · April 26, 2008

not a problem to move it. i haven't found any gear yet, thinking i may have to buy new.

chris

WTB: light stands, clamps

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