Kupo 20in Master C-Stand with Turtle Base - Silver (KS704112)
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About this item
- Ideal for photographers videographers and film makers on the go!
- Unique Patented innovative spring ring locking system allowing for easy set-up and take down.
- Easily remove the column and attach to the Kupo Runway base to create a strong sturdy and safe rolling stand.
- Fitted with captive locking t-knobs on the column.
Reviews
★★★★★
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Obviously a cut above the cheapies.
Sure, this is a Made in China C-stand. But it's NOT like the rest of those, and believe me I have several from various vendors. This thing is very obviously better built from better materials to a higher standard. It's the only C-stand in my collection I'm not a little embarrassed about when fancy pants Hollywood G&E dudes and dudettes are around my gear. I'll have to get a couple of the big ones too. And if you haven't seen or used Kupo's "Baby Boom" (also available on Amazon) - you're especially missing out, no matter what C-stands you're using.
★★★★★
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Sturdy, well built 20 inch c-stand
I bought this 20 inch c-stand with turtle base as my second c-stand for some amateur photography. My first c-stand is 40" stainless steel stand that I bought new on Amazon for half the price of this Kupo stand. There is a pretty big difference in the quality between the cheap stand and the Kupo stand.
I'm not a professional photographer or film maker and I'm sure there must be even better stands out there than this Kupo but for the kind of work I do, as a hobby, this Kupo stand is so much better than the cheap stand I bought.
The grip heads on the Kupo stand hold so much better than the grip heads on the cheap stand that I bought 2 more Kupo grip heads to replace those on my cheap stand. See my review on the Kupo 2-1/2" grip heads. I'll the use the cheap grip heads for some light duty holding.
The turtle base on the Kupo stand is also much better than on the cheap. With a pull of the hold ring and twist of the post the entire base closes or opens with easy.
There is one thing I like better on the cheap stand over the Kupo stand and that's the spring shocks that help to protect the sections as that are being collapsed. I really wish the Kupo posts had these as well. I don't believe the springs would save your hands should a post section slip unexpectedly, but, it's a nice feature to help reduce an upper post section crashing into a lower section.
If I ever need another c-stand I'll get another Kupo over a cheap stand. I think they are well worth the price.
★★★★★
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HIGHLY RECOMEND!
Since buy the Kupo 40in Master C-Stand with Turtle Base Kit, I have bought other Kupo accessories. All the Kupo made items have been of high quality and ease of use. This stand is extremely sturdy and easy to assemble, deploy, and disassemble. I use it to hold my 600 Watt mono light and various soft box with ease. I not even sure one would need a sandbag with this stand, but to play it safe, I bought a Kupo sandbag. This stand will last a life time for my use. Although heavy, it disassemble fairly easy to transport on location. Great piece of equipment. The turtle base is easy and convenient to use. Highly recommend this and other Kupo accessories.
★★★★★
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I can see me purchasing more of these soon, great value and a solid well built C stand.
This is the first Kupo C stand I own and bought it after buying a baby boom from them, I have several C stands and some cost about three times what I paid for this one. Very well made, solid, and it sets up and breaks down just like in the demo video. I normally use this with the baby boom to hold a 7' umbrella or a 5' octobox and a studio strobe over my head, with a 20# sandbag on the long leg I don't even think about it after I set it up. Also used it to hold a 22" beauty dish on the 40" grip arm over both me and a model, put it where I wanted it and shot away.
The fit and finish on these stands is good, The parts that should move do and without binding and the parts that should lock in place really stay put. Nice large T handles on the grip heads let you really torque the head in place or release it when it tightens itself down. I can find slightly cheaper C stands out there that are similar in quality but this looks to me like the stand I'll still be using in 10 years.
★★★★★
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Best C-Stand Made!
I made the mistake of buying a competitor's c-stand before getting this one. The legs were impossible to spread open, and I had to use every bit of my strength to do so. This stand's turtle legs open and close effortlessly, and the build quality is super substantial and it's very sturdy. Watch the video on it. I highly recommend spending the extra money and just get this stand over any others...you won't be disappointed!
★★★★★
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Strong, tall and good lookin'
I needed another light stand and decided to give the Kupo 40" Turtle Base Kit a go. It consists of three components--base, two-riser column and arm--rather than a single integrated unit. Component design allows compact storage and compatibility with other Kupo C-stand parts, e.g., riser columns, extensions, booms and grip heads. The column sections and legs move silky smooth and lock securely with large t-handles. And, yeah, the turtle base twist lock and big beefy T-handles make for fast setup and teardown.
It’s an attractive piece of kit: fit and finish are excellent and materials—chromed steel tubes with aluminum locks—appear strong enough for war zone duty. Of course, all that metal helps stability but comes at a cost: weight. This beast is 24LBs according to my bathroom scale! So great for studio use but not something I’d want carry to a gig in the boondocks. However, it disassembles quickly and folds fairly flat for storage or transport and fits in my
On Stage SSB6500 Speaker And Mic Stand Bag
along with a Manfrotto 420CSUNS.
The relatively small footprint means it fits in spaces big folding tripod-style light stands dare not tread. I rarely need to saddlebag the base with my small CFL heads and softbox, but I sometimes hang a counterweight on the arm for balance and ease of movement.
I mainly use the Kupo to hold a CFL light head and softbox, but have pressed it into service to hold a DSLR for overhead video. Add a Manfrotto 143BK bracket and small ball head and it holds solid. Not as versatile as a jib crane but good for static shots.
I own two of these stands and am extremely pleased with their quality, design and performance. And, while a little pricy, is money well spent due to the increased durability and stability.
★★★★★
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The nicest C-stand I've used.
I've always used traditional fold-up light stands, but was looking for something a bit more robust (I use the Paul C Buff heavy duty stands, and the Impact brand stands, and only one out of three of them has survived the 4 years since I purchased them). The production company I work with has a few Matthews C-Stands, and I've never had any issue with them, but before purchasing my own stands I wanted to see what else was out there. In my research, I heard a couple people mention Kupo... which I had never heard of at that time. I went back and forth for a couple weeks between Avenger, Kupo, and Matthews... and ultimately decided on Kupo (it seemed like even though now many people were talking about them, the few that did absolutely loved them)
When the stand arrived I was extremely impressed. The build quality was every bit as good as the Matthews, and in some cases even a step above the Matthews. The large knobs to tighten things down are a pleasure to use. All the fit and finish is top notch. Its actually "beefier" than the Matthews (the diameter of the main tubes are larger). The turtle base is extremely simple to use... the locking mechanism is really clever and definitely a step up from what I was used (some of the ones I use at work have this weird friction/spring lock where you basically just have to man-handle them to get them to fold out... which often confuses assistants). The grip head tightens easier and more securely with less effort than any of the other c-stands I've used.
Im 100% happy with the purchase. Going with Kupo was a bit of a gamble because they were unknown to me at a time, but I now think this is the nicest C-stand I've ever used. I plan on buying at least one more, as well as one of the Kupo boom arms and some of their other assorted grip accessories.
★★★★★
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Awesomeness at a great price.
Love the stands. The price was great. The boxes were destroyed when they arrived, and the seller promised to refund some money for the damage, but they have no record of my call or complaint, and I never got the confirmation email they promised to lodge a complaint or to register to get some money back. I've purchased from them before and usually have and issues and customer service is a joke. Nevertheless, I love the stands. They're durable, but heavy. I use them frequently. I read complaints about spring loaded accidents and injuries, and have not encountered the same problems. It's just important to be aware of what you're doing while you work. The stands are quite heavy, but withing the range of what I'd expect for heavy, steel support stands.
★★★★★
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I highly recommend this stand
I got the 40" Turtle Base Kit. This thing is solid. It breaks down into smaller components, but it is no way portable. But it is a C-Stand. You're trading portability for stability and ruggedness. All the screws on the stands and the knuckles all screw in tightly and smoothly. I was able to attach an Einstein with the 47" octobox on its arm. You do need a sandbag on one of the legs though. I highly recommend this stand.
★★★★★
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This is the most solid light stand that I own ...
This is the most solid light stand that I own. I have numerous heavy duty stands yet none of them are as solidly built as this Kupo stand. I Have a Kupo boom that I use it with and it holds my 60" Fotodiox octobox and Alien Bees with no problems. You cannot go wrong with this light stand.
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Question & Answer
Question :
What are the actual sizes of the assembled 20” stand (minimum & maximum)
Answer :
Maximum Working Height 67.7" / 172 cm
Minimum Working Height 36.4" / 92.5 cm
Collapsed Height 36.6" / 93 cm
Footprint Diameter 39.37" / 100 cm
Question :
Why is there such a huge price difference between the sliding leg and the turtle base?
Answer :
Sliding legs are handy on staircases or really sloping terrain. For that work, I just have an assistant hold the stand. The turtle base opens and closes in about a second. It also detaches quickly for transport or to swap out for a wheeled base. I love KUPO's turtle and will never use another Cstand ever! The additional machining in the base adds to the cost. It is very slick!
Question :
It says 40 inches...what about this is 40 inches? It looks the same size as other C stands that say "10 ft".
Answer :
From Kupo Site
40" Master C-Stand with Turtle Base
Minimum Extension (Height) 52.76 in (134 cm) (4.3966667 ft)
Maximum Extension (Height) 116.73 in (296.5 cm) (9.7275 ft)
Question :
I want to attach a yongnuo yn 565 ex speedlite to this kit. do i need an additional accessory to mount my speedlite? please be specific.
Answer :
The Kupo is the best stand available in my opinion. Great choice. I use 40", however, the 20" is more portable. The top of the stand is a "Baby" mount. It's basically a 5/8" cylindrical stud. Studio strobes will generally attach directly to this stud. "Junior" studs are 1 1/8" cylindrical studs or sockets. Larger heavier lights use this mount. Combo stands have both. If you are using hot shoe mounted speedlites you will need an adapter. On amazon, search on speedlight bracket. You will have many choices. Choose one that will allow you to tilt the flash and hold an umbrella. They are $5-20.00 and will last a life time. The end opposite the hot shoe adapter is made to connect right to the "Baby" stud. It is very secure. I hope this answer helps. I would have included part numbers and pictures, however, that is not allowed. Good luck and happy shooting!
Question :
What's the difference between the black and the silver? There is a big difference in price. Is it that the silver is metal, and the Black is not?
Answer :
The 20"" C-Stand kits (black or silver) are identical except for color. The catalog numbers for these items are KS704512 (silver) and KS704611 (black). They typically sell for about $195. The price difference that you noticed appears to be an error.
Question :
How would i attach my dslr canon to this? do i need to purchase another accessory? i do own a manfrotto ball head.
Answer :
I'm not sure why you would want to put a dslr on this stand.... It's main purpose if for lighting.... But I suppose you can use a ball head type mount.... It has to be able to connect with both camera and stand attachment....
Question :
Do I need an additional plug for my Godox dp400iii for the boom arm ?
Answer :
No; it has a 5/8" stud.
https://kupogrip.com/kupo-40in-master-c-stand-with-turtle-base-kit-stand-2-5in-grip-head-40in-grip-arm-with-hex-stud-black/
Question :
Hello! i'm new to photography and need a stand for my ad200pro and an umbrella/beauty dish! is this stand what i need? do i need a bracket as well?
Answer :
This is a great stand, heavy and durable. There are lighter light stands available if you plan to take it on location. You will need a bracket and or swivel no matter what stand you choose.
Question :
What is the maximum height the 20" inch version extends to? And what is the max weight rating for the 20" version?
Answer :
http://www.kupogrip.com/20-master-c-stand-turtle-base-black/ 22 lbs (10kg)
Question :
What is the min height?
Answer :
38”
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