This enables the user to raise one leg higher than the others to level out the stand on an incline or The Sliding Leg C-Stand features two legs that are spring loaded to open in fixed positions, while the third leg is height adjustable by loosening a locking knob and sliding it up and down the main riser section. In addition to the Turtle Bases, Kupo has the Sliding Leg C-Stand. It may also be used for low angle shooting for backlites or different types of stands with various extension columns. The Turtle Base C-Stand features a zinc alloy base casting that's five times stronger than aluminum to sustain the weight of heavy sandbags. Another advantage of a turtle base is that once you remove the main riser section, you have a junior 1-1/8’’ (28mm) receiver to accept any junior stud or accessory. The removable base also separates from the main riser section for easy transport. The Kupo Master C-Stand with Turtle Base features a unique innovation in the world of C-Stands that enables the still or moving image-maker to open and collapse the legs of the base in under two seconds! The Master C-Stand is outfitted with a patented spring ring locking system that removes all tension from the legs so that gravity does the work for you. This enables the user to position, or “nest” the stand bases so that the risers are just inches apart from one another for use in close proximity for mounting of lights and other grip equipment or for easy storage. Used on its own or in combination with a grip head and grip arm, the C-Stand can be used for mounting lighting equipment plus a variety of light shaping tools and accessories.Īll Kupo C-Stands feature a unique base especially designed with three varied leg heights. Century Stands, or simply known as “C” Stands, have been one of the most common types of grip equipment used by the filmmaking industry for decades due to their strength and versatility.

Lightweight c stand