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Offline adamz

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ISO stand help
« on: January 04, 2014, 04:51:51 PM »
I'm getting back in the game. I used to own a Bogen Manfrotto stand that I loved.
Can't remember any model numbers and the website has a lot of stuff I'm surfing for ever and can't find what I want.
Lighting, video, camera, etc.
All I want is a straight up tripod that'll fit between the rows of seats (more or less)  in any generic auditorium, 15 foot or higher.
Thanks from someone who hasn't kept up with the times. Sheesh, UA5's going for under $200... who'd have ever thunk it.
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Re: ISO stand help
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2014, 05:00:33 PM »
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/253066-REG/Impact_LS_13HB_Heavy_Duty_Light_Stand.html
What does anyone here think of that one vs. this one:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/253066-REG/Impact_LS_13HB_Heavy_Duty_Light_Stand.html
Does these new poles still need rubber feet or is teh "air cushioned" system shock absorbing?

Thanks in advance,
AdamZ

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Re: ISO stand help
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2014, 05:44:42 PM »
I'm pretty sure you just linked the same page twice.  The Impact brand stands work well.  They are very similar, cheaper (both price and quality) versions of the Manfrotto.

Personally I would go for one that is air-cushioned.  The one you linked is not.  I have one thats not and while I doubt the sections would really fail, it does make me nervous.  I didn't feel all that comfortable having people clamp on when I was running it.

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Re: ISO stand help
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2014, 06:27:53 PM »
The Manfrotto's are fine, robust stands. I've used several for years, with no problems. I have both with- and without air cushioning.  I think 'without' is good enough.

The intention of the air cushioning is not to provide a sort of shock-mounting of the mics during a recording, but simply to prevent equipment (or finger) damage from sudden, rapid, telescopic collapse of a pole section, because its screw had been improperly tightened. Such could happen in the heat of the fray, on hurriedly readjusting or dismantling a rig...or if other people start meddling to "help". With the cushioning, the subsidence is a tad more genteel and leisurely  :-)....but I think all that is more pertinent when working with heavier lighting equipment rather than mics.

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Re: ISO stand help
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2014, 05:25:41 PM »
Thanks for the info. I'm going with manfrotto normal (not air cushion)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546528-REG/Manfrotto_368B_368B_Basic_Black_Light.html
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Re: ISO stand help
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2014, 01:23:33 AM »
Thats a great stand!
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