NEEWER 9 2ft 2 8m Air Cushioned Light Stand Heavy Duty Metal Photography Tripod Stand with 1 4

This stand feels way more high-end than you'd expect. The build is solid, the metal finish is clean and blemish-free, and there’s nothing extra to overcomplicate setup. The design is minimal and functional — which I actually prefer. No awkward joints or flimsy levers. Just well-made hardware that does its job without drama. I paired mine with the Godox softbox; everything locks in tight and stays put. No slipping, tipping, or mid-session surprises — just a stable setup that gives you peace of mind. Bonus: it stands up perfectly and tucks away clean in my slim laundry room side storage for easy access when I need it. — Curated by Jaded John | #OrderlyCleanDesign Read more

This is solid, durable and lightweight. I use it for my indoor softbox for portrait photography. I’d buy this again. Read more

Heavy duty for a fair price. Works well on my 86” umbrella. Read more

Great stand. Very sturdy. The knobs lock each section in place securely and it is very well air cushioned. The only thing that kept me from giving 5 stars was collapsing can be difficult; the legs stick a bit when collapsing, but that's not enough to prevent me from buying more of these. Read more

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This is a solid piece of equipment for the studio. It weighs about four pounds and collapses into a compact 5 "x 5" x 40" space. That makes it easy to store, but it's also very easy to set it back up. The legs extend out and provide a extremely stable tripod base with about a 3 ft tip to tip spacing. Let me repeat that this is very solidly built. The three sections lock firmly into place with the screw clamps. The tube width is perfect for clamping additional items in place. The top mount has either 1/4 inch or a 3/8 inch adapter that can be set vertically or horizontally. The manufacturer specifies that this is rated for a 5 lb load, But I think that's been very conservative. I mounted a reflector and floodlight on it with a second fill light clamped on the second section. It was probably about 10 pounds, and it felt perfectly stable. The air tension cushioning is really nice. You happen to have an expensive light and you start to release the tension this is not going to drop to the bottom. Gently hisses down. And as long as I'm talking about this the three sections easily reach higher than an eight foot ceiling. I did not measure whether it actually hits 9 1/2 feet but I have no doubt that with a 10 foot ceiling it would let you get a good downlight. I can't tell you how pleased I am with this light stand, and would have no hesitation buying additional ones from the same manufacturer. Read more

When they say all-metal, they really mean it. All of the tube clamps and even the heads of the knobs are cast metal. The tubes are finished in a satin black powder coat. This is what I would call an intermediate-to-heavy duty stand. It has larger diameter tubing and is much heavier and stronger than the more common inexpensive light stands out there, but on the other hand it's lighter and more manageable than the big professional stands intended for use with booms and sandbag counterweights. I believe the only non-metal on the stand would be the plastic feet that prevent marring the floor. The air cushioned columns work very well, and when loaded with only an LED panel light you can loosen your clamps and go off to finish packing up your equipment while the telescoping column slowly eases down. Of course you can push the sections down to accelerate the process, but the point is that the air cushioning works exceptionally well. Do this at your own risk, but if you defy the instructions that specify fully extending the legs, you can reduce the minimum height to about 41". I often use this with the center column almost touching the floor with the legs slightly pulled in, and with light loading on top it is still very stable for my use. We use many Neewer products and in general it is a brand that can be trusted for good quality at a reasonable price. Recommended. Read more

Another great Neewer product. This lightweight light stand is a heavyweight when it comes to build quality and performance. The light stand is very well designed and is entirely made of aluminum including the joints and tightening mechanism which is far superior to the plethora of lightweight stands that use plastic at the joints. Another great feature is the air cushioning designed into the three sections along their entire length (not just at the bottom). When you're ready to lower the extended sections of the stand, the air cushioning feature won't let the sections close quickly, thus preventing any rapid descent. Air cushioning is superior to other stands that simply use an internal spring to prevent a catastrophic crash when it gets to the bottom. The rotating spigot on top is also a nice feature for those time when you need to connect an accessory at a 90° angle. The column sections are larger in diameter than similar stands from other manufacturers - making this stand sturdier than others. I like this stand a lot and plan to purchase more. A pair of these would make great background support stands. Read more