Paul C Buff 13ft Air-cushioned Light Stand Reviews
Manfrotto vs Paul C. Buff lighting stands?
DoctorTom • Regular Member • Posts: 219
Manfrotto vs Paul C. Vitrify lighting stands?
Would anyone care to offer an opinion over these ii stand up choices? I take 2 Alienbees B1600 wink units and am trying to decide between the Manfrotto 1004BAC3 12 Pes Air Cushioned stands :
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/644444-REG/Manfrotto_1004BAC_Alu_Master_3_Riser.html
or the Paul C. Buff TS13AC thirteen-human foot Air-Cushioned stands
http://www.paulcbuff.com/ts13ac.php
I will be using these in my basement "home studio" in ashared infinite ;so easy set and break down are a consideration.
Whatsoever opions would be appreciated.
Cheers.
Tom
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Re: Manfrotto vs Paul C. Buff lighting stands?
Tom,
I simply purchased 2 of the Manfrotto 1004BAC stands at Christmas, which were added to the ii that I have already. I also have two tripods and a monopod from Manfrotto along with a couple of heads. I know there are other stands out there that are cheaper just I like this equipment and information technology has never failed me.
I use the two new stands to back up two new Einsteins that I also got for Christmas (it was a good year).
I don't know annihilation about the Paul C. Buff stands, merely I am sure they are good, as are most other things that they sell. Plus their client service is teriffic.
The two types of stands are both air cushioned and extend/plummet to the same superlative. I like the fact that the Manfrotto stands are very flat when folded and they snap together for ease of storage and transport. The Manfrotto stands are also cheaper, which could pay for a sand bag or two.
The part number you give ifor the Manfrotto (1004BAC3) is actually a three piece stand kit that is substantially more expensive than if yous were to buy them seperately...for whatsoever sense that makes.
Skilful luck with whatever you lot get. I am certain y'all will be happy with either.
Jon
BAK • Forum Pro • Posts: 25,749
Re: Manfrotto vs Paul C. Vitrify lighting stands?
It's piece of cake to overbuy.
Do you really demand 12 foot stands in a basement?
And smaller stands are more portable for travel.
If I was ownership stands today, I'd get the Manfrottos that fold flat, and then they are easy to stack and take upwards less space.
And I'd get the kind with levers instead of knobs.
I've used Manfrotto standsfor decades -- not every mean solar day simply lots -- and am very happy with them.
BAK
OP Dr.Tom • Regular Fellow member • Posts: 219
Re: Manfrotto vs Paul C. Buff lighting stands?
John,
Thank you for the input and for catching my fault; I meant the single stand(Manfrotto 1004BAC) not the triple! I couldn't figure out why when arranged they cost more either!
Regards,
Tom
OP Dr.Tom • Regular Member • Posts: 219
Re: Manfrotto vs Paul C. Buff lighting stands?
BAK,
Cheers for input. I was only thinking that I may not e'er exist confined to the basement and may want to have the latitude of the college height. Levers? now that sounds like something that I should actually look at considering I just love them on my Manfrotto tripod.
Regards,
Tom
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Re: Manfrotto vs Paul C. Vitrify lighting stands?
BAK wrote:
If I was ownership stands today, I'd get the Manfrottos that fold flat, so they are easy to stack and have up less space.
And I'd become the kind with levers instead of knobs.
I've had the Manfrotto Stackers which fold flat and have levers instead of knobs, but I got rid of them because they didn't save any space and the levers continually needed adjusting to retain tension.
If you've never tried them, do so before you purchase once again.
Also, avert stands with plastic collars. When breaking downwards a ready the plastic collars don't want to let go of the stands and won't slide every bit easily as metal collars. A good thing you lot might remember - only I bought a kit of lights containing stands with plastic collars and they're so frustrating to use they hardly e'er go taken out of their bag.
OP MedicoTom • Regular Member • Posts: 219
Re: Manfrotto vs Paul C. Vitrify lighting stands?
UKphotographers,
Thanks for your insights,I will pay particular attending to the plastic collars.
Regards,
Tom
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Hugowolf • Forum Pro • Posts: 12,676
Re: Manfrotto vs Paul C. Buff lighting stands?
MedicoTom wrote:
Would anyone care to offer an opinion over these two stand choices? I have 2 Alienbees B1600 flash units and am trying to decide between the Manfrotto 1004BAC3 12 Pes Air Cushioned stands :
The B&H Bear upon heavy duty stands are quite good; certainly better than the older Buff stands. I have heard that the Vitrify stands take been improved, simply I nevertheless think the B&H stands may exist amend.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/253065-REG/Impact_LS_13HAB_Air_Cushioned_Heavy_Duty.html
The Manfrotto/Avenger light stands are ameliorate than the plain Manfrotto stands, but they are considerably more expensive.
Personally, I would become shorter stands and only get alpine ones when y'all need them. In that location are non only storage and portability concerns, but greater minimum tiptop of taller stands can occasionally be a trouble.
You might likewise want to consider a combi boom stand up:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/200109-REG/Avenger_A4041B_A475B_Baby_Combi_Boom.html
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OP Dr.Tom • Regular Fellow member • Posts: 219
Re: Manfrotto vs Paul C. Buff lighting stands?
Hugowolf,
Thank you very much. I do tend to get carried away and really need to determine if I should buy for my firsthand utilise only every bit many of you have suggested.
Regards,
Tom
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jcbos • New Member • Posts: 1
Re: Manfrotto vs Paul C. Buff lighting stands?
I'm looking at purchasing Buff or Manfrottos every bit well. I already own a 13' and 9' Manfrotto.
I need stands that volition allow my lights to get depression plenty (to the floor when photographing newborns and toddlers) I volition be using. 44" Octo soft box and a 2x3 soft box on these stands. What stands (height and strength) would y'all advise?
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I got this i concluding week. Very solid (and heavy). The boom will let you get low to the ground if yous need to.
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photolando • Veteran Fellow member • Posts: 3,317
Re: Manfrotto vs Paul C. Buff lighting stands?
All I can say is I withal accept my xiii' foot heavy duty Manfrottos from 25 years ago and though they are a bit scratched, they all the same work like a charm. Nothing has ever came loose. And I am a working pro that uses them all the time.
I also bought a set of medium size Manfrottos about 7 years ago, No bug with them either. Lighter weight and go about eight/ix anxiety high? Whatsoever. Good quality products.
A friend has some Buff stands. They seem ok. They look well built. Yet I will stick an industry standard. One less thing I need to worry near.
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antares103 • Senior Member • Posts: ane,294
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I have Buff stands, and they have worked well for me. I take not used much of annihilation else, but I have no complaints.
Regardless of which mode you go, there was a annotate above about how much peak you actually need. The height of stands oftentimes influences stability. I would rather have a 13' stand ready to eight' than an eight' stand at full. Also, higher stands oftentimes have bigger footprints and larger bore tubes.
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keano12 • Regular Member • Posts: 498
Re: Manfrotto vs Paul C. Vitrify lighting stands?
Hugowolf wrote:
PhysicianTom wrote:
Would anyone care to offering an opinion over these 2 stand choices? I accept two Alienbees B1600 wink units and am trying to decide between the Manfrotto 1004BAC3 12 Foot Air Cushioned stands :
The B&H Bear upon heavy duty stands are quite good; certainly better than the older Buff stands. I accept heard that the Buff stands have been improved, simply I still think the B&H stands may exist better.
http://world wide web.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/253065-REG/Impact_LS_13HAB_Air_Cushioned_Heavy_Duty.html
The Manfrotto/Avenger light stands are better than the plain Manfrotto stands, but they are considerably more than expensive.
Personally, I would go shorter stands and only get tall ones when you demand them. There are not only storage and portability concerns, simply greater minimum height of taller stands can occasionally be a problem.
Y'all might also want to consider a combi blast stand:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/200109-REG/Avenger_A4041B_A475B_Baby_Combi_Boom.html
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Re: Manfrotto vs Paul C. Vitrify lighting stands?
I accept the Manfrotto 12' stands that y'all linked to. I have no feel with the Buff stands. I do have experience with the cheap knockoffs from NYC camera stores, and information technology'south not good.
Manfrotto simply makes great stuff. In addition to those, I have several Nanos. Every bit someone pointed out, it's not simply about how loftier the 12' stands go, but as well their more stable footprint. imho y'all can't go wrong with ANY manfrotto stands.
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