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Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount
This Smith-Victor RS8 8.0' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount is lightweight and built to last. Tubular bases with wide footprint diameters provide ample support for your lighting equipment.
- 4 Section stand
- Accepts optional casters
| Minimum Height | 26.5 in (67 cm) |
| Maximum Height | 8 ft (3 M) |
| Closed Length | 26.5 in (67 cm) |
| Footprint Diameter | 36 in (91 cm) |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs (1 kg) |
| Maximum Load | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Attachment Size | 5/8" top |
| Accepts Wheels | Yes- (401272) |
| Air Cushioned | No |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (9)
- Long-lasting (5)
- Attach securely (3)
- Good power output (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors (7)
- General purpose (5)
- Outdoor events / games (4)
- Outdoors (4)
- Low light (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 11 customers
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Displaying reviews 1-11
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
Easy to transport, good low to high adjustment. I use it to support lights, works fine.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
A very compact and very strong stand. They pack away so beautifully that I'm tempted to add a 4th light!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
This stand is very sturdy and works like a charm. I'm using it with a light and shoot-through umbrella. It has no problem holding it all up. For the price, it is awesome and worth it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
I am very happy with this item. I bought it to use along with the Smith-Victor boom arm and a 28" Westcott Apollo soft box. The 8' stand holds all of these items well. Now, I wouldn't take it outside, but it works great for studio use.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
Use this with 45" shoot through umbrella and it works like a champ. Only thing is that the way the legs fold out they won't lay flat for the times you want it at it's lowest position. Very sturdy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
Used to house my 2*550EX Speedlites for wedding photography. Nice solid bases. Very well designed, constructed. My only complaint is one of them isn't "smooth" when it comes to pushing up the lower base. No biggy though, highly recommend.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
I use this to mount a Smith Victor Q60SGL 600w FILL LIGHT w/BRNDR & LAMP. I also use 2 of them in conjunction with a curtain rod to hang a green screen.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
I couldn't believe the build quality of these stands. Barring natural disaters, my grandchildren may get use out of them if cameras are still around. Great sturdy stands and they have a great expensive looking finish. I would buy again. Tolerances are so close, they are a little stiff to set up, but that's a good thing to me.
JDO
Pros
- Durable
- Good PriceValue
- Good Quality
- Light for Travel
- On location ready
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
I use this light stand for my Nikon SB900 Speedlights. I also attach a shoot through umbrella to the stand. These stands are great for this purpose! I would recommend using sandbags on the legs when shooting outdoors. If you are looking for a super tough, beat it against the wall stand you will need to spend some more money. However if you need some stands to travel with for portraits and on-location shooting and you want light durable and easy to use stands, these are it.
Pros
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Special Events
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
I purchased the Smith Victor Raven 8' Black Light Stand to use with my twenty year old plus Smith Victor Model 750 1000 Watt Light. This light was part of an older lighting kit which I had not used for several years. Somewhere along the way, I had lost one of the original light stands.
The twists and turns in my career path has led into event videos (primarily piano and other musical recitals). The inadequate lighting in the recital rooms, smaller halls, and churches has forced me to bring in my own lighting.
Since I still have one of the original lighting stands in the kit, I could directly compare the two. The Raven has considerable more base stability than my original stand. While I am still more comfortable using sand bags, I am not in Panic City without one on this stand.
There is virtually no perceptible difference in the weight between the old and the new stand.
The only thing that needs improvement is the mounting tip. My old stand has an adapter which covers the mounting tip and provides more stability to the head. I cannot remember if this was original equipment or something that I added.
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
easy, durable, compact.
Displaying reviews 1-11
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (9)
- Long-lasting (5)
- Attach securely (3)
- Good power output (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors (7)
- General purpose (5)
- Outdoor events / games (4)
- Outdoors (4)
- Low light (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 11 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-11
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
Easy to transport, good low to high adjustment. I use it to support lights, works fine.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
A very compact and very strong stand. They pack away so beautifully that I'm tempted to add a 4th light!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
This stand is very sturdy and works like a charm. I'm using it with a light and shoot-through umbrella. It has no problem holding it all up. For the price, it is awesome and worth it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
I am very happy with this item. I bought it to use along with the Smith-Victor boom arm and a 28" Westcott Apollo soft box. The 8' stand holds all of these items well. Now, I wouldn't take it outside, but it works great for studio use.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
Use this with 45" shoot through umbrella and it works like a champ. Only thing is that the way the legs fold out they won't lay flat for the times you want it at it's lowest position. Very sturdy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
Used to house my 2*550EX Speedlites for wedding photography. Nice solid bases. Very well designed, constructed. My only complaint is one of them isn't "smooth" when it comes to pushing up the lower base. No biggy though, highly recommend.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
I use this to mount a Smith Victor Q60SGL 600w FILL LIGHT w/BRNDR & LAMP. I also use 2 of them in conjunction with a curtain rod to hang a green screen.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
I couldn't believe the build quality of these stands. Barring natural disaters, my grandchildren may get use out of them if cameras are still around. Great sturdy stands and they have a great expensive looking finish. I would buy again. Tolerances are so close, they are a little stiff to set up, but that's a good thing to me.
JDO
Pros
- Durable
- Good PriceValue
- Good Quality
- Light for Travel
- On location ready
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
I use this light stand for my Nikon SB900 Speedlights. I also attach a shoot through umbrella to the stand. These stands are great for this purpose! I would recommend using sandbags on the legs when shooting outdoors. If you are looking for a super tough, beat it against the wall stand you will need to spend some more money. However if you need some stands to travel with for portraits and on-location shooting and you want light durable and easy to use stands, these are it.
Pros
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Special Events
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
I purchased the Smith Victor Raven 8' Black Light Stand to use with my twenty year old plus Smith Victor Model 750 1000 Watt Light. This light was part of an older lighting kit which I had not used for several years. Somewhere along the way, I had lost one of the original light stands.
The twists and turns in my career path has led into event videos (primarily piano and other musical recitals). The inadequate lighting in the recital rooms, smaller halls, and churches has forced me to bring in my own lighting.
Since I still have one of the original lighting stands in the kit, I could directly compare the two. The Raven has considerable more base stability than my original stand. While I am still more comfortable using sand bags, I am not in Panic City without one on this stand.
There is virtually no perceptible difference in the weight between the old and the new stand.
The only thing that needs improvement is the mounting tip. My old stand has an adapter which covers the mounting tip and provides more stability to the head. I cannot remember if this was original equipment or something that I added.
Comments about Smith-Victor RS8 8' Aluminum Light Stand with 5/8" Top Mount:
easy, durable, compact.
Displaying reviews 1-11
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