budget light stands

[coldheartproductions]

sorry for the amateur question but I recently purchased 1k baby mole richard lights and I need the cheapest possible light stands that would still support these lights and reach at least 8 feet...I went researching on my own and came up very confused. What do I need to know about a light stand for it to work with the baby 1k's. Any tips besides fillm tools or b and h of good places to get them...and also I need to purchase scrims and gels any advice on the cheapest, yet still works well balanced solution. Thank you so much for the advice.

 

[James Fox]

How heavy is the light? Have you tried ebay? There are some good knock off brand light stands on there.

 

[Jeff Anderson]

I have a few of these - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/253069-REG/Impact_LS_96HAB_Air_Cushioned_Heavy_Duty_Light.html

Not too bad for a cheap stand. I have a couple of desisti 1k's that are not a problem at all on them. Your moles are about the same size I think. They dont go all that low and thats kind of a drag sometimes but I've got other stands for that.

 

[gco]

I can second those stands that Jeff has.
Got 4. They are lightweight yet solid.

 

[Tim Joy]

I've been pretty happy with ones like this from ebay-

2 for $50

 

[coldheartproductions]

thanks, I just found those impact stands and I think i just needed to hear something about them...thanks.

 

[Jeff Anderson]

not to talk bad about them but be aware those impacts are far from thier much more expensive counterparts from matthews, norms, american etc. But for the price they are great. Just wanted to toss that in there.