Tall cine stands for photography?

<p>I have two <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/512560-REG/Manfrotto_111BSU_111BSU_Tall_Steel_Cine.html">manfrotto 111 tall cine stands</a> that I've been using to hang up PAR cans and such, not anything photography related. They weigh 20 pounds each and goes from 5 ft up to 12 ft, max load 55 lbs.</p>

<p>I was wondering what these stands would be suitable for when used for photography in a studio or on location. Or are they too big and heavy (or too big and heavy is way bigger than that)? I've only used alu stands for photography so I have limited experience with more heavy duty equipment.</p>

<p>Any suggestions would be appreciated.</p>

<p>Thanks,<br /> Pete</p>

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<p>That's a great stand! I have several and use them in the studio and on location.</p>

<p>They sound ideal for background supports. Just add scaffold pole and paper roll!</p>

<p>A light stand is a light stand. Nothing restricts one for movie photography and the other for stills. Big heavy stands like these are much more stable than the small lightweight stands most of us use, especially when they're not cranked up to full height. They are particularly good when you need to mount a boom, which requires a heavier, stable base. Also good for studio strobes with bigger, heavier softboxes. Only downside is size and weight -- they are better suited to use in the studio than on location. Unless you're on a movie shoot where you have guys whose job is to deal with the heavy stuff.</p>

<p>Good point about the boom Craig. I have one old Courtenay steel stand that I keep for use with my boom. It weighs at least twice what my ali stands do, but it stays upright and without any sandbagging.</p>

<p>Sounds great! Now I'm happy I have those stands!</p>

<p>If I wanted to put a boom on one of them what kind of boom should I pair it with? If it is possible I would need to support at least a 6 lbs mono light with a beauty dish or 2x3 ft softbox.</p>

<p>A C stand grip arm would work well. If you want to use something longer, look at the Matthews mini-matth arm. Both are solid steel. Steel = very little flexing...<br>

Those are nice stands... :-)</p>

 

Thanks Ken!