Thanks for this. So good to see a photography channel that is providing useful information instead of just making commercials for the big companies. I own several pieces of no-name equipment I'm addicted to because of you.
I bought three of these after your original recommendation and I've loved it... light and easy to carry. Thank you for your relentless effort to find the lightest weight easy to carry travel photo/video gear... works great for me! 👌
MarkusPix You always have practical info, thanks once again. Have you considered updating your "Overheat Testing 28 Cameras in Blistering Sun" video? My GX-8s are wearing out! ;)
The folding style is called "reverse" in the light stand trade and as a type the stands save a ton of room. The carbon fiber ones are great but if you don't have $60 Neewer makes one for $22.00 though I don't think it is carbon fiber so it is a bit heavier at about 2 lbs each. Just add a set of ankle weights for the counterbalance and any of these is a great option.
Great video. You are absolutely right! They are sold out. I clicked on the Amazon link at 2 PM Central Time (June 30, 2024) and they were unavailable. That says a lot about your influence and popularity. People respect your recommendations.
I'm not really sure what to say except thank you. I find value in what you do and the information you share. I have applied many of your suggestions and found them extremely helpful. So again, thank you.
And already sold out! Crushed the internet! I have an aluminum version of this style from BESNFOTO that I really like using. I will keep an eye out for these to return.
Great video as always Markus! Adorama carries the Nissin LS-65C 8.85' 5-Section Carbon Fiber Light Stand light for $199.00. I use the Adorama Flashpoint NanoRunner $79.00 includes carrying bag ($59.00 if you can catch a sale). Also, Ulanzi has a decent carbon fiber light stand for $100.00. They both attached nicely to my Shimoda Explore V2 35 backpack.
Thanks for a great tip. I’ve been looking at your channel, and find that your camera reviews have by far the most views. Of course, you have to make content about the things you’re interested in, but it’s obvious that your viewers really value your opinion on cameras too. Maybe throw in some camera reviews in the mix once in a while? I know you like the smaller LUMIX cameras, but I would love to hear your opinion on their full frame offerings as well.
Hey Markus, I live your videos. And to help you out, the word is "Height" not "Heighth" there is no "th" sound at the end of Height. Keep the great content coming!
I will stick to Fosoto FT-190B recommended earlier, as difference is minimal and I have the full set already with backups, I will just chime in that I'm amazed at how soft the light from Quantum sotfbox for AD200 is, nothing to complain and it weighs about as much as a small umbrella, which it is! Add the silicon bouncer for AD200 and I sometimes don't even weigh down the lightstand, if it flips, then I get it back up again and continue 😂 Perfect outdoor setup for fast action.
Yes the Fosotos are great. But I'm obsessed with finding the ultimate lightweight anything- first thing I do when I get something new, I throw it on the postal scale
I've used the FOSOTO brand versions of these with the TRIOPO KX55 and KX90 softboxes indoors with speedlights and the AD200. I haven't used them necessarily at the highest position, but when you splay out the legs at their widest and throw an ankle weight around the root, it's plenty stable. Of course some deeper heavier parabolic softbox is a different thing altogether, but these little Triopos are brilliant.
And I'll even add that I can actually fit these light stands inside the softboxes when they are folded in their carry bags, so they don't take up any additional space in my bag!
I’m sure you already know this but just in case you don’t, Westcott makes a water bag that’s a sandbag replacement. That would solve your stability problem for heavier setups and windy days.
Yep, here's the water bag video th-cam.com/video/ckp1VHvlQdE/w-d-xo.html and here's a gallon water jug video th-cam.com/video/yexfdi_Q8Eo/w-d-xo.html and heres a bunch of even better ways to secure a light stand th-cam.com/video/hz89VIMQZDY/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/QulvwOxuMGc/w-d-xo.html But this delicate ight stand cannot support a heavy weight of any kind, so camping pegs would have to be used
FYI Soonpho is one of a handful of Chinese brands that resell things like these including portable LED panels at the cheaper end. The other companies selling this stand all keep the same model number (LS-255 or LS-255C for the carbon fiber version). Triopo is the only brand I've seen that has a minor change but that's also why the one in this video has no branding on it.
There's also the Flashpoint carbon fiber NanoRunner light stands from Adorama, I would believe they are all manufactured by the same Chinese factory, hence the extreme "similarities" between all of them, same recipe, different branding!
I still think the best combo for a travel light stand is the matthews merf (7ft) + matthews baby boom extension (4ft) which give you 11ft of height that collapses to 20 inches and can fit a carry on. Pair it with a water refillable weight bag and you got yourself a secure combo
Yes Matthews is quality stuff, but the merf weighs more than twice what this one does, and when hiking to a distant location with 5 or 6 stands plus lights, cameras, lenses and batteries, every ounce weighs a ton after half a mile!
I have the same stand, i use it also with AD300 pro and umbrella. If you use a softbox the stand is too flimsy, for the rest is ok. Ps: if there's wind don't use it!
I would say a handy person with a drill and a couple of knobs could easily modify that light stand to create the missing adjustable leg...making it pretty much perfect.
loving the ulanzi mt-79, sized like a selfie stick, goes up to over 2m, no knobs, no nothing and still has a tilting head built in. costs like 15 bucks from china. pull up and fold in like 10 seconds. not really reliable on situations where there might be kids running around
Try this, for weighing down a light stand, a drawstring tall kitchen garbage bag and water bottles. Garbage bags don't weigh anything, they are available everywhere and you have to have water to drink. So there you go.
You had one that looked very similar to that that I bought from a previous video about a roundup of light stands that was only about $20. I’m a little confused, is there something different about this one?
I can only find LS255C clones from Soonpho or Triopo or other brands on Aliexpress which weigh over 630 gramms in the carbon version. Aluminium version weighs the same. Where is the under gramm version?
I love it when Markus makes a quick and easy video at home in his socks.
Thanks for this. So good to see a photography channel that is providing useful information instead of just making commercials for the big companies. I own several pieces of no-name equipment I'm addicted to because of you.
Nice. The rest of us benefit from your light stand obsession almost as much as you do. Thanks for the recommendation!
That umbrella is genius, thank markus
I bought three of these after your original recommendation and I've loved it... light and easy to carry. Thank you for your relentless effort to find the lightest weight easy to carry travel photo/video gear... works great for me! 👌
MarkusPix You always have practical info, thanks once again. Have you considered updating your "Overheat Testing 28 Cameras in Blistering Sun" video? My GX-8s are wearing out! ;)
The folding style is called "reverse" in the light stand trade and as a type the stands save a ton of room. The carbon fiber ones are great but if you don't have $60 Neewer makes one for $22.00 though I don't think it is carbon fiber so it is a bit heavier at about 2 lbs each. Just add a set of ankle weights for the counterbalance and any of these is a great option.
Great video. You are absolutely right! They are sold out. I clicked on the Amazon link at 2 PM Central Time (June 30, 2024) and they were unavailable. That says a lot about your influence and popularity. People respect your recommendations.
They are no longer available on Amazon. So yes, they sold out because of your fabulous recommendation! Lol.
One might say it is indeed... a LIGHT stand... :P
Straight to the point! You're the best!
I'm not really sure what to say except thank you. I find value in what you do and the information you share. I have applied many of your suggestions and found them extremely helpful. So again, thank you.
Thank you for doing this I've been looking for one that's similar to the one that's been discontinued
I JUST snagged two of these, thanks Markus! ❤ please keep making lighting and travel setups. Love ur content
I got two of these a few months ago. The work great with my neewer tube lights. They are so small and light they fit in the bag with the lights.
And already sold out! Crushed the internet!
I have an aluminum version of this style from BESNFOTO that I really like using. I will keep an eye out for these to return.
Great video as always Markus! Adorama carries the Nissin LS-65C 8.85' 5-Section Carbon Fiber Light Stand light for $199.00. I use the Adorama Flashpoint NanoRunner $79.00 includes carrying bag ($59.00 if you can catch a sale). Also, Ulanzi has a decent carbon fiber light stand for $100.00. They both attached nicely to my Shimoda Explore V2 35 backpack.
Nice thanks cuz, good to know working on my lighting game.
Many thanks!
Thanks for a great tip. I’ve been looking at your channel, and find that your camera reviews have by far the most views. Of course, you have to make content about the things you’re interested in, but it’s obvious that your viewers really value your opinion on cameras too. Maybe throw in some camera reviews in the mix once in a while? I know you like the smaller LUMIX cameras, but I would love to hear your opinion on their full frame offerings as well.
Hey Markus, I live your videos. And to help you out, the word is "Height" not "Heighth" there is no "th" sound at the end of Height. Keep the great content coming!
I will stick to Fosoto FT-190B recommended earlier, as difference is minimal and I have the full set already with backups, I will just chime in that I'm amazed at how soft the light from Quantum sotfbox for AD200 is, nothing to complain and it weighs about as much as a small umbrella, which it is! Add the silicon bouncer for AD200 and I sometimes don't even weigh down the lightstand, if it flips, then I get it back up again and continue 😂 Perfect outdoor setup for fast action.
Yes the Fosotos are great. But I'm obsessed with finding the ultimate lightweight anything- first thing I do when I get something new, I throw it on the postal scale
WOOOO IM GLAD THIS VIDEO CAME OUT
I've used the FOSOTO brand versions of these with the TRIOPO KX55 and KX90 softboxes indoors with speedlights and the AD200. I haven't used them necessarily at the highest position, but when you splay out the legs at their widest and throw an ankle weight around the root, it's plenty stable. Of course some deeper heavier parabolic softbox is a different thing altogether, but these little Triopos are brilliant.
And I'll even add that I can actually fit these light stands inside the softboxes when they are folded in their carry bags, so they don't take up any additional space in my bag!
th-cam.com/video/2TsSnnHRk9I/w-d-xo.html
@@MarkusPix and that's why I bought them! Thank you so much for all the information you provide!
I’m sure you already know this but just in case you don’t, Westcott makes a water bag that’s a sandbag replacement. That would solve your stability problem for heavier setups and windy days.
Yep, here's the water bag video th-cam.com/video/ckp1VHvlQdE/w-d-xo.html
and here's a gallon water jug video th-cam.com/video/yexfdi_Q8Eo/w-d-xo.html
and heres a bunch of even better ways to secure a light stand th-cam.com/video/hz89VIMQZDY/w-d-xo.html
and th-cam.com/video/QulvwOxuMGc/w-d-xo.html
But this delicate ight stand cannot support a heavy weight of any kind, so camping pegs would have to be used
I appreciate all your reviews.
FYI Soonpho is one of a handful of Chinese brands that resell things like these including portable LED panels at the cheaper end. The other companies selling this stand all keep the same model number (LS-255 or LS-255C for the carbon fiber version). Triopo is the only brand I've seen that has a minor change but that's also why the one in this video has no branding on it.
Nice stands/tripod - perfect for small cams like the DJI Osmo Action or the Pocket 3 :)
I have a SNFOTO, it's great. Thanks for sharing.
Just bought two😁
Legend
There's also the Flashpoint carbon fiber NanoRunner light stands from Adorama, I would believe they are all manufactured by the same Chinese factory, hence the extreme "similarities" between all of them, same recipe, different branding!
th-cam.com/video/DsayrjO_-gk/w-d-xo.html
Yes its a good one also, but a bit heavier
I still think the best combo for a travel light stand is the matthews merf (7ft) + matthews baby boom extension (4ft) which give you 11ft of height that collapses to 20 inches and can fit a carry on. Pair it with a water refillable weight bag and you got yourself a secure combo
Yes Matthews is quality stuff, but the merf weighs more than twice what this one does, and when hiking to a distant location with 5 or 6 stands plus lights, cameras, lenses and batteries, every ounce weighs a ton after half a mile!
Thanks for this video!
Thanks for sharing!
I have the same stand, i use it also with AD300 pro and umbrella.
If you use a softbox the stand is too flimsy, for the rest is ok.
Ps: if there's wind don't use it!
I would say a handy person with a drill and a couple of knobs could easily modify that light stand to create the missing adjustable leg...making it pretty much perfect.
guy with a knob who likes to drill things... 🤔
Love those!
Just bought 2 last night!
Thank you
I got 5 of these 😂 they can also use as backdrop stand 😊
awesome
TY.
Yep gone on Amazon but Still on AliExpress :)
I need a fairly light lightstand that has an adjustable leg for uneven terrain, any tips?
Thanks and best regards from Sweden!
Thanks
Mine is learning from you.
I do that too for cameras. Tim
loving the ulanzi mt-79, sized like a selfie stick, goes up to over 2m, no knobs, no nothing and still has a tilting head built in. costs like 15 bucks from china.
pull up and fold in like 10 seconds. not really reliable on situations where there might be kids running around
I got the tripod you recommended.
Try this, for weighing down a light stand, a drawstring tall kitchen garbage bag and water bottles. Garbage bags don't weigh anything, they are available everywhere and you have to have water to drink. So there you go.
You must be new here
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th-cam.com/video/QulvwOxuMGc/w-d-xo.html
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You had one that looked very similar to that that I bought from a previous video about a roundup of light stands that was only about $20. I’m a little confused, is there something different about this one?
I can only find LS255C clones from Soonpho or Triopo or other brands on Aliexpress which weigh over 630 gramms in the carbon version. Aluminium version weighs the same. Where is the under gramm version?
The moment I see a Markus review I think “Sold Out”. 😂
😆
Watching within the first 24hrs of video release and the link shows them already out of stock!!
I've been subscribed to this channel for a long time and wondered if you guys are married ? If not why?
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How does it compare with the ft-190b?
Can the legs be flat to the ground? I know this would lessen the hight however I think this would make it more sturdy and allow rocks to hold it down.
Yes they go flat, but actually it's less sturdy that way
Markus, what do you think about the new *Hobolite Mini* everyone is talking about -- is it good or just hype ❔
hype. But it's cute.
Aaand you were right of course...“Currently unavailable“
Way to go Markus 😂. Unavailable 😂. I think they sold out already.
Ulanzi MT49
yes thats a good one too but its shorter and heavier than the one in this video
Thanks bro
Whats the umbrella called?
link below video
Where did you get it? Links
There ARE links below video!
Man this video is an hour old and it isn’t available.
🆒💡🧍🏽♂️😃
One hour later and they’re already sold out 😭
WTF it's sold out, you should send a privet email to your special subs before you make the video so we can buy it before it's sold out
Already? Unbelievable
Everytime you do these videos and I click the Amazon ink it's UNAVAILABLE! Way to go with the clickbait!