Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

I got 2 of these to hold my flashes and umbrellas. They do the job, but feel weak. Even though they are holding just flashes and an umbrella, it makes me question if it won't collapse. But at 1/2 the cost, they do the job.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Is a great lightstand for flash photography. I tried using it as a background stand one day and it was not sturdy enough. If you plan to use this with studio strobes I would recommend not using them above 5-6 feet.

They are not chrome they are aluminum only the mount at the top is chrome. This is an advantage and a disadvantage. If they were chrome they would weigh 3x as much and be 5x as sturdy. Being aluminum they are not as sturdy but are easy to drag around town with you all day which is what I wanted.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

These are decent quality and a good value for the price. I am generally pretty easy on my equipment and try to take care of things. I am also not using these every day. If you are hard on your equipment you probably would be better off spending more money. These have plastic clamps on the slides but I have had no problems with them. All in all I am happy with my purchase.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

This stand supports my Flashpoint 320. There probably are better stands out there but this one feels solid enough for my piece of mind and it came as a kit piece so I never chose the stand specifically.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Stands are holding big light heads with attachments without a problem. Air cushioning allows to lower them with one hand. Compares well to much more expensive models. Excellent metal top.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

These light stands are nicely priced for air cushioned stands although they are a little flimsy.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

I bought the pair for more economy and have been using them for several months. I am happy with the product. The air cushioning works great. Not sure how well the plastic joints would hold up under daily professional use.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

I purchased this w/ the Flashpoint 320a (150w) using them as background lights. I'm a little nervous w/ this one. It's a steal at [$] (lights, umbrella, and stand)

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

This was part of a flashpoint kit, The first 2 I received were broken at the plastic on the base. I do not feel comfortable using these to hold the mono lights more than a couple feet off the floor. They are fine for my sb800s and umbrella.

On the plus side I sent them back to Adorama at their expense and within a few days had replacements no questions. So even though I'm not wild about the stands and would not buy them for my work. I will look again to Adorama for other purchases.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Good Light to Medium duty light stand perfect for starter kits

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

[...] I like especially the air cushion when being used with heavy light. It save my fingers to take more photos

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Used with an Alien Bees B1600 which weights about 4 lbs and to hold backdrops. Works well, solid enough.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Good for the 'Handy' budgeted photographer; anticipate the plastic leg support bracket to fail.In spite of the plastic brackets the stand will be valuable to the minimalist.[...]

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Home studio

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

These have gone through a half dozen set ups and tear downs so far. No problems. They are rather light, and a tad bit weak (I can't imagine taking them all the way up to 10' with heavy lights on top) but a good solid value. I use 20 lb sand bags on the base and it keeps my comfort level in check.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

You might need a counterweight--but that's expected. I haven't used it outdoors.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Does exactly what it's designed to do. Appears well made. Reasonably priced for what you get.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

These light stands are very nice for the price. They work smoothly. They are not very wide at the base, so they will fall over easily if you're using umbrellas or anything large outdoors. They are perfect for indoor/studio use. The air cushioned feature is nice. The hardware is a little on the cheaper side, but they do operate smoothly and easily, but go easy on it.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Really solid, light weight, and fold up to fit in a carrying case. I don't know how High they go because I have a low ceiling, and can't extend them all the way before the lights bump the ceiling.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

I bought the first of these as a "throw away" stand. But liked it so much that this is the fourth one I've bought. I'm slowly tossing instead all of my older, heavier, more expensive steel and heavy guage aluminium stands.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Good quality product.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Used in conjunction with on-camera flash and with multiple strobes set up in slave mode, you will create lighting like I do in the studio without schlepping all the heavy strobe packs and batteries. This is a great substitute when clients demand a quick response without the necessary set-up time or the location does not allow all your equipment. Yes, you can attach sand bags for weight in light winds.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

I use these stands for flashpoint monolights. They are easy to set up, have smooth action and seem quite sturdy. I'm very pleased with them.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Blows away the Smith Victor stands they replaced.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Very pleased.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

I purchased these to use as background stands. They are very lightweight, but are able to hold the background (10 x 12 muslin). I think they could take plenty of weight, but the stands, when extended to full height, tend to sway more than I would like. I also own photoflex's standard light stands, and the photoflex stands feel a little more steady. The Adorama stands have a tighter build quality. I do like the air cushion, but it never bothered me that my other stands lack this feature.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Good price, not tested yet for reliability.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Good value for the price. Could slide more smoothly.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Great to use this stand for studio & location easy to set up & lite. I use it with my portable canon speedlight for outdoor fill.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Very well made and lightweight product that is very adjustable. Its my first lighting kit, so I don't have anything to compare it to, but I am very happy with it.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Strong, handsome no-frills reliable product. I attach a reflector brace arm to this stand's 5/8" stud top. Much more than enough strength to hold a 38" disc with an arm. Overkill,actually. This is a solid stand.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

I use these stands with a strobe and a 45" umbrella. The stands are easy to carry; and easy to set up and take down. They seem sturdy and reliable.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Bought this as part of a kit with a strobe light. It does the job, even with a relatively heavy strobe & umbrella attached. Have had this in it's almost highest position, and it does sway slightly there, but it needs a fair bump to risk tipping it over. If I'd need to use this outside I would definately use some sandbags or other weight to prevent the wind from picking it up.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Bought this stand to go with one of my extra lights and so far its held up real well. Had no issues with it, just wish it came in some sort of case or carrier - a shame the trunk I use to transport the rest of my lighting gear won't accomondate one teeny tiny stand but for the stand itself its done very well.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Very light weight but stable and solid to hold strobe light.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Great price, nothing to complain.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

This is a very light weight product. I am very concerned about the durability of the stands. I have to tighten the screw threads A LOT to get them to hold up. What happens when they break?

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

I have several of these light stands. They have a wide extension range (10') and support a monolight well. The air cushioning feature is a slight "safety" feature -- in case the adjustment slips, the light won't come crashing down. Their strong point is VALUE for the $$.On the downside, the air cushion makes it take a little longer to close down the light stand. This is NOT a heavy-duty light stand; it has plastic fittings that can break or wear out easily, so it's great for the hobbyist or backup stand for a pro, but not a stand a pro would want to depend upon to be set up and taken down day-in, day-out. Out of half a dozen of these stands, I've had one locking collar snap (so it only extends up to 7' or so, now, still usable) [...]This stand works great for a monolight. I've also used pairs of them to support light (e.g cloth) backgrounds, but would not recommend using them to support heavy rolls of paper background (I just tried it with a 12-yard roll of 107" background paper ... I was nervous about raising it more than about 6'-7' off the ground [too tippy] with these stands).

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

I bought this as part of the kit. It is a good setup for home at a really good price.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

I tried this item because it was cheap and had a lot of good reviews. But unfortunately, mine broke after a few usage. The 2 of the 3 plastic joins break in half, then the tripod is very hard to use. [...]

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

I use the stands for photo lighting. They are solid and well suited for studio or indoor location lighting, but I would want a heavier stand for outdoor locations to protect my strobes.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

I really like this stand, it is not professional quality, but I am not a professional. I have used this for at least ten setting and have not had any problems. The stand would not stand up to abuse, but the price is right. Treated right, I plan on using this for several years. Plan on buying two more in the near future.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

A stand a stand, until it fails to do it job. These are sturdy yet light weight to travel with. Can withstand sand bags on the base if necessary.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Looks like it's a winner. Seems solid and stable. Heck, it's a stand, not much to say. Good enough to give me high confidence in other "house brand" Adorama products.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

The light stand seems to be nicely built for the price. The finish is not Chrome as the title suggests - it is just plain aluminum. Not a big deal, but I thought I received the wrong item since the description clearly says Chrome. More disturbing is that the 1/4-20 screw thread is not 1/4-20. This bothers me because I wanted the flexiblity to attach a normal camera flash on the stand using this thread. The actual thread is much larger and will not work with a standard camera flash.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Lightweight and easy to carry around, but that comes with it not being stable when extended. I've had several occasions where my lights have almost tipped over (these lights were the Flashpoint Monolights that were sold with the stand.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Great stand for light weight equiptment.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

I have bought a number of these lightstands, because of their reliability and smooth performance. I use them for lights, reflectors, as well as backdrop supports, because they are easy to transport and will set up without a hitch in all environments. The 10' hight makes them practical for most applications.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

I've had this stand for several months now and it has worked very well for me. I have mounted a 42" reflector to it and had no problems with stability (inside only). I am currently thinking of buying a second for to put a light on.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

I just received three of these after reading the positive reviews. I have one set up for a strobe and two for reflectors for a convenient, light-weight portrait setup. I was in the process of setting them up for the third time today and one of the plastic pieces connecting the leg braces to the center column snapped rendering the stand useless. I don't have any experience with other types of lightstands but I am definitely going to be shopping around for something more durably built.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

I recently broke the modeling globe on my studio lights when I didn't tighten the screw on a non air-cushioned light stand properly.

I have since replaced my light stands with this and haven't had any issues.
I've got a portrait studio setup at the local markets, and the Adorama Air Cushioned Lightstand is strong, reliable and very well priced. I've used it to setup studio strobes + umbrella, or hot shoe (580ex) lights + umbrella, and also attached the reflector holder and reflector.

I highly recommend this light stand for any portable lighting setup.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

I like the air-cushioning, but don't extend them too high with heavier lights. You may not be to happy with what happens.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

I purchased two of these stands and they work fine. They're not beefy, pro-level stands but they look like they'll stand up to hobbyist and semi-pro abuse. I use them to support a 580EX and 30" umbrella and the stand works great - solid and not tippy. I also use them to support a cross beam and backdrop for portrait photography.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

I would call these stands "high performance / lightweight". They work well in a studio (hard floor and no wind). The base gives them enough support without taking up too much space. Time will tell if the plastic pieces hold up.
For location work I would prefer something heavier duty like the Bogan master stand but remember that the master is heavier to carry and to pay for as well.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Works as advertised. Great value when bought as a pair.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

Great product, easy to set up, lightweight.

Comments about Adorama Adorama Pro 10' Air Cushioned Chrome Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread:

This is a solid heavyweight light stand tht supports my monolight and umbrella well. There is no worry about the unit tipping over. While I haven't tried it (yet) it seems heavy duty enough to support a background.