JTL B-912, 12'.3" Wide Background Support System Black

2018-10-25T17:31:03

Fairly easy setup and seems sturdy. Only downside is that a setup manual was not included and none can be found online. Seems like a fairly basic thing to include but we figured it out.

Annette H.

2018-10-18T09:56:14

This is an excellent background stand which easily supports a role of 107" seemless background paper; however, the stands themselves are configured like light stands with a locking mechanism on the top to lock the spigot in place which precludes you from being able to attach the triple bar units which I had wanted to do. Also the bar doesn't have the end caps pictured.

Aaron R.

2016-10-04T17:29:01

I don't need any more than this for general background use. It's 12 foot wide and almost 10 foot tall ! This is a very versatile size. The stands are well made and cross bar is pretty good, but I wouldn't put a lot of weight on the cross bar. Very happy with this system.

CHUCK W.

2013-09-16T21:00:00

Nice simple system that doesn't take up much storage space. Sets up in about 5 minutes. Don't forget to buy sand bags to weight down the 2 main stands. I love this system.

Chris D.

2013-07-22T21:00:00

Very compact for travel, two piece crossbar screws together & telescopic also for perfect of your muslins fit by width, though be careful to use only one drop to keep bar from sagging. Sturdy supports.

LEON H.

2013-07-15T21:00:00

Was in need of new backdrop support the JTL B-912 was on sale for a great price. The top pole being two pieces is very strong, I like the way it's made. Hope to have many years of good use.

I.J

2013-06-24T21:00:00

The support system is what I expected from reading the description; no surprises. I would call the package a medium duty perfect for traveling. I was most happy with the pocketed carrying bag. The only thing that I would like to see changed is the stud size at the top of each stand. I believe it is metric, M10. (This should be stated in the description/spec.) I would like it to be 3/8 so I could use Manfrotto 186 3/8" FEM THREAD to 5/8" STUD ADAPTER. There may be a similar adapter in metric but I don't have any on hand nor have I looked.

Merv

2013-03-21T21:00:00

Well...it is not exactly what was pictured...the ends of the cross supports are completely different with just slots cut into the cross bar instead of the corner pieces in the picture. The base on the stands is not wide enough and will make this unstable. I like the cross support, but since it isn't what was pictured, you can't really clamp it to regular light stands...it will just have to sit on top which is not ideal.

LOUIS D.

2013-02-04T19:00:00

Perfect for my home studio and taking to event shoots. I use with seamless paper and muslin. Holds up great and very sturdy.

Carrie W.

2012-03-25T21:00:00

I am very happy with my purchase. It was just what I needed and wanted. I would recommend it and this company.

Mari P.

2012-03-25T21:00:00

I don't know what else you would want from the stands; time will tell with the crossbar; really nice case, except for the factory defects. I originally bought a system for use as a backdrop stand. After looking at the quality, because of the kit price, I bought a second to use the stands for light stands. The stands are very easy and quick to set up; excellent air cushioning - would actually reduce the amount of cushioning a bit so they dropped a little faster. I was surprised that the crossbar was a new telescoping design rather than the advertised sectional pole system. I'm not sure why they made the change; as an engineer, I emailed JTL to find out details (so for they have not responded). The cases material is really nice and sturdy, but both cases have zipper and buckle problems. Adorama has directed me to contact JTL for resolution first - have not heard back from JTL yet. If the cases were not defective, this would be a 5 star system. If JTL remedy's the defective cases, they will remain a preferred supplier. If JTL doesn't resolve, we'll see you good Adorama really is in problem resolution.

MIKE G.

2012-03-22T21:00:00

I just received this set today, put it right up without a problem and it is strong. Worked just fine without a problem. I have seamless paper backdrops and I was worried that this would not hold it up, but it held up like a champ. I would definitely recommend getting this, price is good and the product works great. I use this for indoor studio, and may use for mobile shoots also.

Royalty V.

2012-03-13T21:00:00

This is my second JTL backdrop stand - not because the first broke, but because I needed a second one and the first does a great job. It is NOT the backdrop stand on the picture! What you get is quite different: the stands do not have wings on the top, they rather are universal stands that can be used also for lights, etc. The horizontal bars are two (like description says) and they are telescopic (picture is still showing the non-telescopic bars I have on my first JTL stand). Everything is black. It is also up to 12 ft wide... The bars connect to stands with a new connector that seems stable. The screws on one of the connectors were loose, but 20 seconds screwdriver use solved the problem. It also comes with a tool that can be used to faster the quick tensioners on the stands (works well - used with the previous stand!). It is stable enough for a muslin backdrop. If you have vinyl (like I do) they you better have the backdrop on a stable roll, but this is true with almost all backdrop supports. The bag is made to measure and provides great storage for the backdrop stand. I took 1 star away for two really minor problems: the bag somes with plastic closures (and zipper) that do not close very well and tend to break fast and the minor inperfection on finishing quality (see - had to use screwdriver above).

DAVOR G.

2012-03-05T19:00:00

JTL seems to be a respected name, and I see why. JTL has great pre-sales support, and this seems to be a good design, and has gas drop-assistance, so the segments don't come crashing down when lowering them but rather come down slowly and gently. I've used the set twice already, the included carry bag is great, and I purchased the kit of JTL clamps Adorama carries to use with this and an Adorama backdrop. The whole thing is fairly light, and easy to carry with one hand. My only complaint is that one of the top tubes seems to have not been screwed tightly enough into its socket, as it came out of its socket when I was trying to assemble the kit. But it has not let me down, and I think it is a quality unit. I would buy it again, but I need to call JTL when I get the chance to figure out why the socket issue happened.

Samuel A.

2011-01-12T19:00:00

For the price, I expected really flimsy equipment but this is more than adequate for my needs. If I were in the business of taking this on location a lot, then I doubt it would hold up to aggressive use for a long time. I imagine that otherwise, the stand would have to be heavy and bulky to withstand that kind of abuse. I prefer it to be lightweight for ease of carrying. It is stable enough that I don't worry about it falling over easily. The carry bag that it comes in is excellent quality and it even fits my heavy Manfrotto tripod with ball head inside with everything else. So considering the price of a good case, you'd be hard pressed to find a decent backdrop support along with it for this price.

Patti

2011-01-11T19:00:00

I do alot of event photography (easter bunny etc) and on location - this is great for those portraits.

KELLY P.

2009-07-02T21:00:00

Sturdy build. Easy setup. Nice bag for storage. Adjustable heights and widths.

Stephen M.

2009-01-20T19:00:00

After reading many reviews and having a difficult time choosing a background stand. I was pleasantly relieved after setting this up. These days you never know whether to believe a review or not. This stand is sturdy, easy to set up, and has a great carrying bag. I recommend this background stand.

Stoney V.

2008-12-28T19:00:00

Great item. Very sturdy and versatile. Portable for on location shoots. Easy to set up and break down.

Sharon K.

2008-08-25T21:00:00

Easy and quick to arm and disarm Fits perfect into the bag

miguelinelli

2008-05-07T21:00:00

show small quilts ect

roboy o.

2007-07-09T21:00:00

Very easy to use. Quick set up and take down. Could be used for location or studio work.

BRUCE F.

2007-05-08T21:00:00

The backdrop support stand was easy to put together and I currently have 3 backdrops on it and it holds them all well.

Karen P.

2007-05-07T21:00:00

This is an excellent value. The suppport is sturdy and the carrying bag is nice. It's lightweight as well. Great product. I would have given it 5 stars except for some slight manufacturing roughness on some metal parts. That said, I would buy it again- no doubt.

JAMES J.

2007-02-11T19:00:00

It exceeded my expectations

terry

2007-02-04T19:00:00

[...] Very strong, durable background support system.

John B.