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Matthews 20" Double Riser C-Stand with Grip Head and Arm, Chrome

SKU: MT339774 MFR: 339774
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Key Features

  • Get steady shots with this Matthews C-Stand, built for stability and reliable support on set.
  • This chrome light stand with grip head & arm is ideal for precise light placement in your studio.
  • Easily mount your lighting equipment using the 5/8" stud for secure & versatile setup options.
  • Supports 19.1 to 25 lbs: Perfect C-stand for small to medium lights, modifiers, and accessories.
  • Durable steel build ensures this light boom stand withstands daily use, offering long-lasting value.
  • Compact 29-30" closed length makes this C-stand portable and easy to transport for location shoots.
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2022-07-23T10:50:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Matthews 20? c-stand

Welcome addition to stand inventory. Great Matthews build quality.

ROBERT C.

2019-09-08T17:28:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent mid/low stand but not good for heavy stuff above 3.5'

I love the 20" C-stand. It is excellent with the column just slightly extended but I disagree with people who want to use it as a main stand. The riser sections get wobbly at full extension and I didn't buy C-stands to have wobble. If you keep the risers at LESS THAN HALF extension the stand is much stiffer. That gives you a working height of around 3.5ft with the gobo arm raising or lowering from there. This is just below the min height of a 40" C-stand so it makes sense. A few thoughts: If you want a medium length c-stand riser a 24" riser provides 12" more total height than a 20" and a 30" riser provides 19" more total height. One drawback with this model is that the 20" arm really limits versatility so be sure to have a 40" arm also. Also, black arms suck for most everything. The ends are really hard to see sticking out, they are slippery, the paint scratches, and they look terrible in front of a diffuser which is where I use most of mine. I like my stands black and my arms stainless. In the attached photo I use the stand as the bottom half of a classic clamshell lighting setup. Instead of a reflector I'm using a ring flash with a 50" modifier. The combo of stand and arm let's me slide the light right in under the subject's waist.

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Matthews Double Riser C-Stand Specifications

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  • Light Stand Type

    C-Stand with Boom

  • Load Capacity

    19.1 to 25 lbs.

  • Closed Length

    29 to 30"

  • Leg Shape

    Round

  • Air Cushioned

    No

  • Finish

    Chrome

  • Wheels

    No

  • Mounting Type

    5/8" Stud

Physical Details

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  • Material

    Steel

  • Stand Weight

    8 to 9 lbs.

  • UPC Code

    192223048805

27 Accessories for Matthews 20" Double Riser C-Stand with Grip Head and Arm, Chrome

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Matthews 20" C+ Stand with Turtle Base and Grip Head and Arm, Chrome
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Matthews 40" Century C Stand, Silver
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Type-Boom Kit with C-Stand-
Load Capacity19.1 to 25 lbs.19.1 to 25 lbs.19.1 to 25 lbs.
Kit StyleBaseBaseBase
Closed Length29 to 30"Up to 20 Inches53 to 54"
Light Stand TypeC-Stand with BoomC-Stand with BoomC-Stand with Boom
Maximum Height5'5'10'
Mounting Type5/8" Stud5/8" Stud5/8" Stud
Stand Weight8 to 9 lbs.8 to 9 lbs.10 to 14 lbs.

About Matthews Double Riser C-Stand

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Matthews 20? c-stand

By ROBERT C.

Welcome addition to stand inventory. Great Matthews build quality.

Excellent mid/low stand but not good for heavy stuff above 3.5'

By Mathew C.

I love the 20" C-stand. It is excellent with the column just slightly extended but I disagree with people who want to use it as a main stand. The riser sections get wobbly at full extension and I didn't buy C-stands to have wobble. If you keep the risers at LESS THAN HALF extension the stand is much stiffer. That gives you a working height of around 3.5ft with the gobo arm raising or lowering from there. This is just below the min height of a 40" C-stand so it makes sense. A few thoughts:...

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The term 'Century Stand' goes back to the early days of motion picture production. Before there was artificial lighting the stages would revolve to allow for continuous overhead lighting from the sun. Large reflectors would be positioned to bounce or kick the overhead light up onto the stage and illuminate the set and actors. These reflectors were made in many sizes but it seems the most popular was the 100 inch, or 'century', sized reflector. In later years, studios, grips and gaffers began to manufacture the earliest versions of what we now call C-Stands. The original C-Stands had welded bases that did not fold up or adjust but the fact that they easily nested together made them invaluable on the stage. Century Stands, or 'C' stands, are an important component in the image maker's arsenal of tools.

These popular stands are available in many different configurations, lengths and finishes. The unique staggered leg design allows C-Stands to be nested and therefore be placed extremely close to one another on set. The lower leg can also be slid under many objects. The sliding leg allows for use on stairs, off curbs and even as high as a desk or countertop. Fast, easy opening and closing.

Matthews Double Riser C-Stand Features

  • Serrated gobo heads insure a strong bite and prevents side roll
  • Stainless steel helicoil inserts in riser castings
  • V-shaped brass brakes ensuring 3-point strong contact
  • Stay put T-handles wont fall out of riser castings
  • Aluminum Magic Gasket ensures once grip head is engaged it will not slip and load won't sag
  • Knurled baby pin ensures whatever is being mounted stays put

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 12 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Get steady shots with this Matthews C-Stand, built for stability and reliable support on set.
  • This chrome light stand with grip head & arm is ideal for precise light placement in your studio.
  • Easily mount your lighting equipment using the 5/8" stud for secure & versatile setup options.
  • Supports 19.1 to 25 lbs: Perfect C-stand for small to medium lights, modifiers, and accessories.
  • Durable steel build ensures this light boom stand withstands daily use, offering long-lasting value.
  • Compact 29-30" closed length makes this C-stand portable and easy to transport for location shoots.

What's in the box:

  • Matthews 20" Double Riser C-Stand (Chrome)
  • 2-1/2" Hollywood Grip Head
  • 20" Hollywood Gobo Arm
  • Matthews 1 Year Limited Warranty