How to Select the Light Stand?

We need to comprehensively select the type of light stand required according to the different weights of flash or constant light, different lighting accessories, different use environments, and other factors.

Indoor shooting

Weather is not considered indoors, so we can consider the weight of the lamp and the weight of the light changing tool used. Different light stands have different load-bearing capacities. It's good to see clearly when buying. Large or even heavy light stands can be used for light-weight lamps, but small light stands can never be used for heavy-weight lamps, otherwise, it is easy to drop the lamp.

For hot boot flash, the small light stand can meet the needs when shooting indoors. If the hot boot flash lamp and the weight studio lamp are mixed, it's safer to use larger light stands.

For those large studio lights, large and heavy light stands are also essential.

Outdoor shooting

When shooting outside, if a hot boot flash is used, the portable folding light stand is very practical. After folding, it is small in size, light in weight, and easy to carry. It is very suitable for a single person to shoot outside.

However, it should be noted that weather factors must be paid attention to when using outdoor. It is easy to blow down and damage the flash lamp when using a large area and volume dimmer in the windy outdoor. So try to avoid using too large light-changing tools when shooting alone.

It's better to attach certain loads to the light stand, such as sandbags and photo bags. Keep the lamp rack as stable as possible without dropping the lamp (pay attention to hanging the load as low as possible, and it is unstable if it is too high).

For external flash lamps with relatively large volumes and weight, the light stand and light changing tools need to have greater load-bearing capacity. Generally, medium-sized, large-scale, or even heavy-duty light stands are required. Therefore, the ability of a single person to shoot can not be satisfied. It is best to bring an assistant to operate with multiple people. This can not only protect the equipment but also improve its efficiency.

The above is the basic selection method for the light stand. You can purchase it according to your actual needs.