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Old 24th January 2008   #1
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Default Flashguns and Lightstands

I am considering getting a lightstand to mount my flashlight on it. What is a cheap and easy way to do it other than using some tape and rubber bands?

I saw this being sold but i want to try a possibly cheaper solution first.

And do give me some recommendations for lightstands i can use that is very light in weight and can extend to around 2m and places i can get it. Thanks.
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Old 24th January 2008   #2
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I am considering getting a lightstand to mount my flashlight on it. What is a cheap and easy way to do it other than using some tape and rubber bands?

I saw this being sold but i want to try a possibly cheaper solution first.

And do give me some recommendations for lightstands i can use that is very light in weight and can extend to around 2m and places i can get it. Thanks.
Some flashes come with a 'foot' which you can stand the flash on, then you can screw that onto a tripod
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i am looking for dedicated portable lightstands cos it definitely gonna be lighter than my tripod and can go higher as well.
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The manfrotto 001 nano is a dedicated portable lightstand, definitely lighter than a tripod and can go to 190cm.
http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/cache/offonce/pid/1965
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cathay says coming in feb leh.
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Old 25th January 2008   #6
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Go BBB umbrella too!!!
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Go BBB umbrella too!!!
shoot through or bounce?
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Both also can.

But beware of wind!

My umbrella died coz of wind =x
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cathay says coming in feb leh.
It's almost Feb now

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shoot through or bounce?
Get both, for me, I like shoot-through better
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Both also can.

But beware of wind!

My umbrella died coz of wind =x
haha. u mean the umbrella become a radar dish?
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It's almost Feb now


Get both, for me, I like shoot-through better
asked again today. i think its gonna be end feb.

really? i sort of prefer bounce.
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