Disclaimer: B&H gave me this c-stand for free in exchange for this review, I am being as fair as I can be with this review.
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Let me first say that I am not a grip, and this is not a tutorial on how to use it, I am not going to use words like strike, stabbing, etc. and I not going to show which way the knuckles are stored.
I have helped on a few sets before and have used several different varieties of C-Stands and I can tell you this one is really well crafted, it is solid, and robust. The thing is a tank, in a word ‘stout’! It is the nicest one I have ever used. It is one of the heavier ones I have used.
I could see this thing taking some serious abuse and lasting a life time. However this thing is not at a professional price.
I think my friend Randy Braley who owns one of these said it best, it is the best value per pound you are going to find.
I suspect it’ll never break, ever. It didn’t come with a warranty card, and I guessing you will never need to use it.
BG-C5 Battery Grip for Canon EOS T3i & T2i is the product I am shooting in this video.
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Great review Dave 🙂
I’ve been searching for an inexpensive C-Stand and this looks like a terrific option. Cheers.
Finally the review I’ve been waiting for.
It was nice of them to let you keep it. I’ll be checking one out today.
The battery grip you have is very nice. I’ve owned one for almost a year now. It has its drawbacks but I wouldn’t go without it.
Shot me an email if you’d like to know what has given me the most trouble and what has been the greatest asset.
What are you using to clip the reflector on with? Is that a special piece of kit or did it come with the C Stand?
@Joe I don’t know the term for it, I think it is called a Hollywood head. It comes with the stand.
Your are right, I looked it up at B and H.
What I need is the rod and clamp that you fed into the Hollywood head to hold the reflector. Does B and H carry those?
thx in advance.
@Joe are you talking about the tent pole that I attached to a foam core board?
Oh, that was a DIY tent pole with a clamp affixed to it?
@Joe watch the beginning of this video http://www.learningdslrvideo.com/matthews-roadrags-kit-review/
Got it…thanks
I savor, cause I discovered just what I was taking a look for. You’ve ended my 4 day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a nice day. Bye