Name: Smith-Victor RS8, 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Mounting Stud
Brand: Smith-Victor
SKU: SVRS8
Price: 47.95 USD
Availability: BackOrder
Rating: 4.33 (3 reviews)

Smith-Victor RS8, 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Mounting Stud

Smith-Victor RS8

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Although this item is temporarily on Backorder, you can order it now and it will ship as soon as it arrives. Your card will only be charged once item is shipped.

Temporarily On Backorder

Although this item is temporarily on Backorder, you can order it now and it will ship as soon as it arrives. Your card will only be charged once item is shipped. Estimated to Ship: 09/2025.

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Shop the Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand. Lightweight (2-3 lbs), durable aluminum, 8' height. 5/8" stud. Order today for stable lighting!

Let the Smith-Victor RS8, an 8-foot Aluminum Light Stand with a 5/8" Mounting Stud, elevate your photography or videography experience. Crafted from lightweight yet durable aluminum, this sturdy light stand is designed to support a variety of lighting equipment, making it an essential tool for both professional and amateur photographers and videographers. The RS8 light stand boasts a load capacity of 8.1 to 9 lbs, making it capable of holding reflectors, flags, small flashes, and slaves with ease. Its adjustable height of up to 8 feet allows for versatile lighting setups, catering to your unique shooting requirements. Featuring a 5/8" mounting stud with a 1/4" thread to male, this light stand ensures easy attachment and secure hold of your lighting equipment. Its black finish not only adds a sleek touch but also enhances its durability, ensuring it withstands the rigors of regular use. Whether you're shooting in a studio or on location, the Smith-Victor RS8 Aluminum Light Stand is a reliable choice for your lighting needs. Its compact design allows for easy transport and storage, making it a practical addition to your photography or videography gear. Experience the blend of functionality and quality with the Smith-Victor RS8, 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Mounting Stud, and take your lighting setup to new heights.

I don't know how to rate these as I received two different types of lightstand with the same item # and same item# on box. I first bought two of these a few years ago. They fit into my 30" rolling bag with casters on. I recently decided to order one more for backup. A different style came instead. I returned it as it didn't fit into my case. However, as I started using 41" parabolic umbrellas recently I realized that the original Smith-Victor rs-8 stands were too shaky and they tipped over with that deep umbrella. I decided I do want the new rs-8 stand which is much sturdier. I ordered it and tested it out. It has cheap knobs but it works very well and is nice and sturdy. When I orderrd two more, guess what, I received 1 older version and 1 new one. Now I want a third of the new version but I'm afraid I'll receive an old version. So I took off a star for all of this inconvenience. However, both versions are great. The original is lightweight and folds to a small 26" length and can be used with small umbrellas. The new version is very sturdy and it works perfectly with the 41" Interfit deep parabolic umbrella. I tried numerous lightstands until I reached the conclusion that for a lightstand that folds this small to "28-29 there is nothing as sturdy as this. I only wish the knobs were smooth and better looking. But they do work well. If you order though, you can't be guaranteed which version you'll get which is ridiculous.

Excellent lightstands

I bought 2 stands, they are very sturdy and I think they are great for the price.

Awesome Light Stand

These are great little stands for holding reflectors, flags, etc. They are also good for small flashes and slaves.  Very light weight, good for what it is.

Smith-Victor RS8, 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Mounting Stud

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