NEEWER 320cm Pro 100% Stainless Steel Heavy Duty C Stand with Boom Arm
Description
Heavy Duty Light Stand- Made of 100% robust stainless steel, this C stand can mount strobes, moonlights, reflectors, softboxes, umbrellas, and other photography gear with exceptional stability. The inner buffer spring can reduce the impact caused by sudden drops
Adjustable Height & Extension Arm- The center column with 3 sections is adjustable from 4.8ft to 10.5ft (146cm to 320cm) with a foam grip to prevent slipping in transit. The 4.2ft (128cm) extension arm with a 1/4” and 3/8” mounting screw on both ends is compatible with most equipment
Metal Grip Heads- The grip heads can lock the extension arm with a firm grip and allow flexible angle adjustment. Four holes in each grip head can fasten rods, arms, and umbrella shafts in different diameters
Foldable Turtle Base- Turtle base with nonslip pads allows sandbag placement for adding stability without scratching the floor (sandbags not included). Legs and can be folded flat for space-saving storage
Before adjusting the angle of the extension arm, please hold the rear part tightly to keep it in place then loosen the grip head screw to prevent your equipment from dropping.
Q: How to choose a light stand for studio photography?
A: The right light stand depends on your equipment weight, shooting environment, and how much flexibility you need when positioning lights. For studio setups with strobes, softboxes, and modifiers, a heavy-duty stand like NEEWER SC320 provides the stability and adjustment range needed for professional lighting setups.
Q: When should a photographer use a C stand instead of a regular light stand?
A: C stands are ideal when you need extra stability and flexible positioning for lighting accessories, reflectors, or modifiers. They are commonly used in studio, commercial, and video production environments where equipment needs to stay securely positioned for longer shoots.
Q: How can a light stand improve a photography setup?
A: A stable light stand helps position lighting equipment accurately and safely, making it easier to create consistent lighting effects. A heavy-duty stand with adjustable height and mounting options allows photographers to adapt setups for portraits, product photography, and video production.
Q: How does the extension arm help with creative lighting setups?
A: The extension arm allows photographers to position lights and modifiers from different angles without placing the stand directly in the shooting area. With dual mounting screws and flexible positioning, the NEEWER SC320 makes overhead lighting, side lighting, and reflector placement easier.
Q: Can the extension arm mount different photography accessories?
A: Yes. The NEEWER SC320 extension arm features 1/4" and 3/8" mounting screws on both ends, allowing compatibility with a wide range of lighting equipment, cameras, and accessories commonly used in studio environments.
Q: Can the NEEWER SC320 stay stable with heavier lighting equipment?
A: Yes. The turtle base provides a low, stable foundation for heavier lighting setups. It also allows sandbags to be added for extra stability, while the nonslip pads help protect indoor floors.
Q: Is the NEEWER SC320 suitable for photographers who need a portable studio setup?
A: Yes. Although designed for heavy-duty use, the foldable turtle base allows the stand to be stored and transported more conveniently, making it practical for photographers who move between studio locations.
NEEWER 320cm Pro 100% Stainless Steel Heavy Duty C Stand with Boom Arm
Very well made c-stand. Very sturdy and excellent build quality for a very good price.
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Poolboy
Great price, great build quality, clever shipping packaging and 10 minute set-up. I will purchase again. This application is for greenhouse grow lights.
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Kennedy
It's really for heavy duty, it's like you can use it for years and still like new!
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Willie
Excellent. It is heavy. Maybe I should have gotten one with wheels. Regardless, I am pleased with the quality.
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Ms Emma Boon
This is definitely above and beyond what we expected. It's a very sturdy design, robust and lighter than anticipated. It's chrome which makes it easier to see in darker set ups and makes it much less of a trip hazard (this was a huge selling point for clumsy me).
It comes with an extra clamp so adding more equipment is easier, it extends easily and the clamps are very sturdy but also simple to adjust. All in all it's an incredibly good quality piece of kit and we will be purchasing more in future.
Well worth the money.
Great price, great build quality, clever shipping packaging and 10 minute set-up. I will purchase again. This application is for greenhouse grow lights.
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Colleen
Been using this on indie movie sets and it's a good, practical stand that can support a lot of weight. easy to adjust. Probably the best quality you'll get without spending double the price or more. Just check to make sure it can handle the weight of your light.
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Tom Greenwood
Very well made c-stand. Very sturdy and excellent build quality for a very good price.
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Kennedy
It's really for heavy duty, it's like you can use it for years and still like new!
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Willie
Excellent. It is heavy. Maybe I should have gotten one with wheels. Regardless, I am pleased with the quality.
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Ms Emma Boon
This is definitely above and beyond what we expected. It's a very sturdy design, robust and lighter than anticipated. It's chrome which makes it easier to see in darker set ups and makes it much less of a trip hazard (this was a huge selling point for clumsy me).
It comes with an extra clamp so adding more equipment is easier, it extends easily and the clamps are very sturdy but also simple to adjust. All in all it's an incredibly good quality piece of kit and we will be purchasing more in future.
Well worth the money.
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Nosa Malcolm
Even better than expected.very strong, high quality product, which I will be purchasing more of.
Great value
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cristian
As a professional photographer, I have purchased many tripods and light stands due to their bolts and locks coming loose or braking within months of using them. This stand is made in such a way that you will not need to replace them any soon. Yes, they are more expensive but the benefits are many, including: The material is impossible to break, the legs spread wider than any other stand, giving your lights more stability (we all had lights falling on the ground and braking due to the tripod not having a good base), they can adjust to bring your lights higher than normal stands, and you can use them for vertical lighting as well as using the extra arm to position them horizontally on top of your model's head or product to achieve the desired look. Some times spending a little more, will mean saving money in the long run by not having to buy light stands for a very long time, besides, your studio will look next level.
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Steve Bird
Excellent bit of kit, solid and well made, very sturdy in the studio, have yet to use them on location, but I feel they are well up to the task. Great price and very quick delivery, all in all well pleased with the whole process.
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Tyler Lawton Bryant
I’ve used this for boom setups on professional corporate shoots for the past year and can safely say it’s very good. It cost me a little over £100 at the time from amazon warehouse which considering most c stands can run £200+ this is incredibly value. It is a heavy stand as it’s full steel. So for a beginner if you are run and gun do not bring this.
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Malcolm Holland
Excellent service. The Boom Arm is extremely robust, very good quality build.
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Jason
We needed new light stands that require less ballast to hold them stable with larger lights and modifiers on them. Having one that also quickly swings into a boom is also a nice bonus. These work as expected and are very stable and sturdy. They are anything but light weight. These are steel and quite heavy, but for studio use when I want lights to stay put and will not be moving them often, this fits the need. I may purchase the optional wheels for the stands in the future to improve mobility, but for now it hasn't been an issue.