Holding a reflector with a CStand at DVinfo.net

Robert Double · August 29th, 2005, 04:54 AM

I am looking at getting a CStand and found the Avenger A225SCBKIT http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation on BHPHoto. The kit has the CStand, riser, grip head, and arm.

However one of the applications I want to use it for is to hold a 5-in-1 disc reflector that I will be purchasing soon. What kind of clamps do I need to get for the arm??

I did notice that you can buy arms with clips on http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation but surely I can just buy the clamps and put on the arm?

Thanks in advance

Robert

Brad Richmond · August 30th, 2005, 06:54 AM

Robert,

I have a couple of the Flexfill Holders. They work great, and easily attach to any light stand.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation

Barry Schmetter · August 30th, 2005, 02:33 PM

Robert--

You'd be fine with that C-stand kit. You can just clamp the reflector in the grip head attached to the grip arm. You don't need any other holders if you have the C-stand with a grip head plus a grip arm.

Tim Brown · August 30th, 2005, 02:39 PM

I do it all the time using these...http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...gmj.0&MID=9876. They're cheap too!

Brian Wells · August 31st, 2005, 01:10 PM

What I use is a Westcott reflector arm, which I found at a local photo supply store for under fifty dollars. It is adjustable to fit many shapes and sizes of reflectors. Gets the job done for me, anyways.

Bill Ball · September 7th, 2005, 07:02 AM

Tim
What is your reference? The link you posted for Home Depot points to a page of generators.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Brown

I do it all the time using these...http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...gmj.0&MID=9876. They're cheap too!

Shawn Redford · September 29th, 2005, 03:41 PM

Does anyone know what stand Tim is referring to at Home Depot?

Eric Brown · September 29th, 2005, 04:41 PM

Hey, Robert

A little cheaper and completely bulletproof. I've owned one for over a year now and it's built like a tank. Unfortunately it's almost as heavy...but still nice. If interested check Ebay as they sell cheaper through there.

http://www.amvona.com/v7/shop/?page=...roduct_id=2192

Rokta Bija · October 2nd, 2005, 01:24 AM

I'd second the Amvona C stand /w grip arm, it's a lot of metal for the money. I bought the x-large model for a little over $30 off ebay a while back. I don't see how that guy makes any money on some of his auctions.

Eric Brown · October 2nd, 2005, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokta Bija

I'd second the Amvona C stand /w grip arm, it's a lot of metal for the money. I bought the x-large model for a little over $30 off ebay a while back. I don't see how that guy makes any money on some of his auctions.

I was kind of thinking the same thing. But everything I've bought from them (always through Ebay) has not let me down once including softboxes, tripods, lightstands. etc... very sturdy stuff for dirt cheap.

Shawn Redford · October 3rd, 2005, 04:36 PM

Can anyone compare the Amvona soft boxes with JTL, Photoflex, Chimera? I'm sure that they're not Chimeras, but if would be great to know how the compare.

Wayne Orr gives the JTL some good endorsement in this thread:
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=37863

Thanks, Shawn

K. Forman · October 3rd, 2005, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn Redford

Does anyone know what stand Tim is referring to at Home Depot?

Maybe he nails it to the side of a timber building... I just don't see them as being cheap :)

Eric Brown · October 3rd, 2005, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn Redford

Can anyone compare the Amvona soft boxes with JTL, Photoflex, Chimera? I'm sure that they're not Chimeras, but if would be great to know how the compare.

Wayne Orr gives the JTL some good endorsement in this thread:
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=37863

Thanks, Shawn

I can't comment on the other brands, Shawn. Just that the Amvona gear has never given me a lick of trouble. Others may have had different experiences.
Plus, off of Ebay I got a set of two for just over $100.00 plus $35.00 for shipping.
That was nearly a year ago and they still operate without problem.

John Hartney · October 8th, 2005, 10:56 PM

I use the Matthews Polito Bracket for reflectors or foamcore. It never fails and will last forever.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

Tim Brown · October 9th, 2005, 09:38 AM

FCOL!! Actually Keith with one of those 27,000 watt gennies and an arc welder, your pretty much ready for anything.

What I really meant to link to -- and through no help of Home Depot's web team -- are the small spring clips that I use to hold the reflector to the gobo or grip arm. Here's another link, but act fast! I don't know how long it will last ;-p

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80HDUS/...rchResults.jsp

August 29th, 2005, 04:54 AM	#1
Robert Double Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 74	Holding a reflector with a CStand I am looking at getting a CStand and found the Avenger A225SCBKIT http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation on BHPHoto. The kit has the CStand, riser, grip head, and arm. However one of the applications I want to use it for is to hold a 5-in-1 disc reflector that I will be purchasing soon. What kind of clamps do I need to get for the arm?? I did notice that you can buy arms with clips on http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation but surely I can just buy the clamps and put on the arm? Thanks in advance Robert

August 30th, 2005, 06:54 AM	#2
Brad Richmond Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 81	Robert, I have a couple of the Flexfill Holders. They work great, and easily attach to any light stand. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation __________________ Brad Richmond Doubledogs Video Overland Park, KS www.doubledogsvideo.com video@doubledogs.com

October 3rd, 2005, 04:36 PM	#11
Shawn Redford Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 158	Amvona vs. JTL/Photoflex/Chimera? Can anyone compare the Amvona soft boxes with JTL, Photoflex, Chimera? I'm sure that they're not Chimeras, but if would be great to know how the compare. Wayne Orr gives the JTL some good endorsement in this thread: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=37863 Thanks, Shawn

October 8th, 2005, 10:56 PM	#14
John Hartney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Elgin, Illinois Posts: 206	I use the Matthews Polito Bracket for reflectors or foamcore. It never fails and will last forever. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search __________________ John Hartney Elgin, Illinois USA 847.742.9321

August 30th, 2005, 02:33 PM	#3
Barry Schmetter Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Washington DC Posts: 38	Robert-- You'd be fine with that C-stand kit. You can just clamp the reflector in the grip head attached to the grip arm. You don't need any other holders if you have the C-stand with a grip head plus a grip arm.

August 30th, 2005, 02:39 PM	#4
Tim Brown Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 263	I do it all the time using these...http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...gmj.0&MID=9876. They're cheap too!

August 31st, 2005, 01:10 PM	#5
Brian Wells Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 143	What I use is a Westcott reflector arm, which I found at a local photo supply store for under fifty dollars. It is adjustable to fit many shapes and sizes of reflectors. Gets the job done for me, anyways.

September 29th, 2005, 03:41 PM	#7
Shawn Redford Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 158	Does anyone know what stand Tim is referring to at Home Depot?

September 29th, 2005, 04:41 PM	#8
Eric Brown Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 427	Hey, Robert A little cheaper and completely bulletproof. I've owned one for over a year now and it's built like a tank. Unfortunately it's almost as heavy...but still nice. If interested check Ebay as they sell cheaper through there. http://www.amvona.com/v7/shop/?page=...roduct_id=2192

October 2nd, 2005, 01:24 AM	#9
Rokta Bija Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 61	I'd second the Amvona C stand /w grip arm, it's a lot of metal for the money. I bought the x-large model for a little over $30 off ebay a while back. I don't see how that guy makes any money on some of his auctions.

October 9th, 2005, 09:38 AM	#15
Tim Brown Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 263	FCOL!! Actually Keith with one of those 27,000 watt gennies and an arc welder, your pretty much ready for anything. What I really meant to link to -- and through no help of Home Depot's web team -- are the small spring clips that I use to hold the reflector to the gobo or grip arm. Here's another link, but act fast! I don't know how long it will last ;-p http://www.homedepot.com/prel80HDUS/...rchResults.jsp