Reviews
If there is a lighting device you need to support, this light stand should handle it just fine
I have owned a LOT of light stands in my day. This option from brand K&F CONCEPT, in terms of quality control and durability, shows the brand makes a strong effort to support creatives.
There is a mix of strong aluminum and plastic construction here, the poles are metal, the twist tighteners and raisers are plastic. And while it is not the most dense metal ever, it seems to be a sturdy and well-conceived stand for the purpose it serves. I have tested it so far with a few options, and can easily imagine that for any general medium-sized softbox and flash combo, this light stand will hold its own just fine.
As I am normally accustomed to the standard black aluminum stands with plastic twists and raisers, this one was a pleasant surprise as it is clearly a slightly higher quality than many others I have used. You don't hear any whiny sounds during the adjustment, you just lift and tighten, simple as can be. One thing I didn't expect was how high it actually raises. I knew the specs, I just didn't really realize there was one more raise height, for a total of three raises, and yet it still remains very sturdy and secure.
It also comes with a light but good enough carrying case for travel, and beyond that, there's not much that can be said about light stands beyond this. They are either great, or they are just not. This one is, so far, a very decent stand for photographers who use artificial sources to light their subjects. It is as simple as that. A good light tripod is worth its weight in gold. Fortunately, this one is pretty light, and also quite affordable, coming in at only $35.99 at the time of this review. A solid 5 stars for what it is.
There is a mix of strong aluminum and plastic construction here, the poles are metal, the twist tighteners and raisers are plastic. And while it is not the most dense metal ever, it seems to be a sturdy and well-conceived stand for the purpose it serves. I have tested it so far with a few options, and can easily imagine that for any general medium-sized softbox and flash combo, this light stand will hold its own just fine.
As I am normally accustomed to the standard black aluminum stands with plastic twists and raisers, this one was a pleasant surprise as it is clearly a slightly higher quality than many others I have used. You don't hear any whiny sounds during the adjustment, you just lift and tighten, simple as can be. One thing I didn't expect was how high it actually raises. I knew the specs, I just didn't really realize there was one more raise height, for a total of three raises, and yet it still remains very sturdy and secure.
It also comes with a light but good enough carrying case for travel, and beyond that, there's not much that can be said about light stands beyond this. They are either great, or they are just not. This one is, so far, a very decent stand for photographers who use artificial sources to light their subjects. It is as simple as that. A good light tripod is worth its weight in gold. Fortunately, this one is pretty light, and also quite affordable, coming in at only $35.99 at the time of this review. A solid 5 stars for what it is.
13/11/2024