Impact Light Stands ..

inquiZtor · Nov 29, 2007

I searched, but did not find anything specific ..

1) Is there site where I can find reviews on Light Stands?

I'm trying to assemble a portable lighting system .. comprised of a couple of light stands. The one's I'm considering .. Impact 2212ABH an 8' - 4 section "air" system. and Impact LS8A, also an 8" - section "air" system. Both are priced at $34.95 .. so yes, I'm not looking to spending BIG BUCKS.

I want to use the Flash on my Sony A100 .. to wireless connect to (2) HVL-F56AM flashes (on the light stands).

My question .. whats the difference between the 2212ABH vs LS8A?

And a newbie question?

How does one attach a flash/strobe unit on a light stand?

Peter Berressem · Nov 29, 2007

This place might interest you
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101.html
It's about lighting with small battery flashes and the suiting accessories.

--
cheers, Peter

Germany

WFulton · Nov 29, 2007

inquiZtor said:
My question .. whats the difference between the 2212ABH vs LS8A?

Dunno, but the descriptions show a 1/4" thread on one and not on the other.

That is not necessarily accurate, in that both photos appear to show the black rubber thread protector in place, but you do likely want the 1/4" tread. Impact is the B&H house brand. The gear could be any brand, the two stands could even be different brands.

inquiZtor said:
And a newbie question?

How does one attach a flash/strobe unit on a light stand?

Studio lights normally use the 5/8 inch stud on top. Camera flash adapters sometimes use the 1/4 inch thread, or maybe an umbrella bracket (which fits the 5/8 stand stud and provides a 1/4" thread).

If you are wanting umbrellas too, then look at:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/250348-REG/Smith_Victor_401484_Umbrella_Kit_with_Brackets_.html
Not air cushioned, but very nice gear.

This plus two $10 Stroboframe 300 flash shoes

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/50546-REG/Stroboframe_300_405_Shoe_General_Purpose.html
will put you in tall cotton.

Hugowolf · Nov 29, 2007

inquiZtor said:
I searched, but did not find anything specific ..
I'm trying to assemble a portable lighting system .. comprised of a
couple of light stands. The one's I'm considering .. Impact 2212ABH
an 8' - 4 section "air" system. and Impact LS8A, also an 8" -
section "air" system. Both are priced at $34.95 .. so yes, I'm not
looking to spending BIG BUCKS.

I want to use the Flash on my Sony A100 .. to wireless connect to (2)
HVL-F56AM flashes (on the light stands).

My question .. whats the difference between the 2212ABH vs LS8A?

I don’t think there is a difference, but you could email them to find out. I use these stands, but I’m not sure which model number.

inquiZtor said:
How does one attach a flash/strobe unit on a light stand?

Use an umbrella swivel mount, such as this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/298709-REG/Impact_3117_Umbrella_Bracket.html

If you want a better shoe mount, then you can replace the one that comes with umbrella mount bracket with one of these: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/52772-REG/Stroboframe_300_SHO_Flash_Mount_Adapter_.html

Brian A.

inquiZtor · Nov 29, 2007

Thank you very much .. just what I was seeking regarding portable (or mobile) lighting systems ..

inquiZtor · Nov 29, 2007

And I've read and re-read it several times .. 1/4" thread vs 5/8" thread ..

Thanks!

inquiZtor · Nov 29, 2007

It was so obvious, that I didn't think of it .. sheesh.

Thanks .. I'm slowly rounding out what I need ...

inquiZtor · Nov 29, 2007

Once I assemble the system ..

2- Impact LS8A w/Stroboframe 300-SHO
2- HVL-F56AM

What kind of case is recommended?

WFulton · Nov 29, 2007

inquiZtor said:
2- Impact LS8A w/Stroboframe 300-SHO

I suspect you want the $10 Stroboframe 300 (with no SHO). You dont want the bracket locating pin on the SHO. Just discard the unneeded bottom knobs on the 300, then they are the same, except for the bracket pin, which would just be in the way. I always buy the $10 version.

It could be both stands are identical, but only one mentions the 1/4 inch thread.

The 5/8 diameter is not "threaded", but is a smooth stud which many studio lights use. The 1/4" threads are on top of it.

Hugowolf · Nov 29, 2007

WFulton said:
inquiZtor said:

2- Impact LS8A w/Stroboframe 300-SHO

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I suspect you want the $10 Stroboframe 300 (with no SHO). You dont
want the bracket locating pin on the SHO. Just discard the unneeded
bottom knobs on the 300, then they are the same, except for the
bracket pin, which would just be in the way. I always buy the $10
version.

Yes, sorry, wrong link, this is the one:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/50546-REG/Stroboframe_300_405_Shoe_General_Purpose.html

Brian A.

inquiZtor · Nov 30, 2007

Thanks for the clarification

inquiZtor · Nov 30, 2007

Thanks ... I appreciate all the help!

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