Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m)

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

This stand is the most useful product to have. You can use it for so many things, holding a bounce card, silk, or background, or just having a second hand to hold something.

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

This Century C Stand, is in an awesome value for the cost!! Right out of the box you can feel the weighty build quality...solid, heavy, tight, and has a precision feel to the movement of the locking mechanisms, and the adjustment of the stand members. The ball clamps at the boom and riser tip, release easy and have a firm locking grip. The handles that lock the ball clamps are purposely oversized for better leverage on setting lock and release states. The free sliding C leg is simple to manuever and lock in place, and helps on uneven surfaces or unavailable floor space. So that means you could set the front (2) locking legs down, with the stand tight against a kitchen table and slide the 3rd leg up high enough to set on top of the kitchen table. There's a hundred uses for the moving riser sliding leg.

I am an indoor/outdoor portrait photographer, the stand works great in both enviroments. The solid heavy nature of the stand allows it to hold steady in windy situations. It's a bit weighty to lug around for on site field shoots, but well worth the effort.

I will buy as many more Matthews "C" Stands as necessary. I'm sold on their technology, quality, concept, and design.

blackdot142...

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

It's not the light you've got, it's what you do with it. And for almost any tasks, a C-stand will help you get it done.

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

I've used quite a few of Matthews' C-stands, and their most recent redesign is the best yet. The bottom leg is fixed, the middle is spring loaded, and the top slides up and down for stairs, speaker cabinets, etc. The welds on the legs are as good as on most bicycle frames. Fortunately my vehicle is large enough that I don't need to spend more on the turtle base version, but I do recommend detaching the grip arm and heads before transport. Otherwise people tend to lift the whole thing by the grip arm, which can put a slight bend in it over time. I also recommend getting a 5/8" stud pin so you can hang a light fixture when up and over is the only way to go.

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

Packaged well, and never had a problem with their products.

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

Grips always say a c-stand is the first step to a lighting set-up. I rely on Matthews brand because of the quality, durability, and life.

When it comes to a c-stand, this is the one I would use over all other brands because I can trust this machine to keep my equipment and, more importantly, my people safe.

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

Can always rely on Matthews!

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

The C Stand that you know and love at one of the lowest prices possible.

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

We are useing the Grip Stands to assembly a delicate projection screen array shaped like a soccer ball for 360 viewing. The grips were study and worked great

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

I needed this for my boom pole during interviews. It works great and works nice as well. I bought a fishing rod holder to hold my boom and it's working out great.

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

Quality, ease of use...great product!

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

As a professional Videographer, I value Light and that which controls it. Nothing holds a flag like this stand. Like Brian Williams on SNL this stand refuses to break under pressure. It's T-handles are solid as the steel that they're forged from and the Grip Arm's grip has Schwarzenegger like strength. With a solid sand bag on the tall leg this C Stand is sure to outlast you, your family, and your family's undertaker. "Solid as a Rock" has got nothing on "solid as a Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit".

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

Very sturdy. Can be used in so many different ways .

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

really like this c stand

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

built like a tank
a century amount of uses
can't say one thing negative about these!

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

The same price - or less than Avenger. Its a real Matthews C-Stand! These will hold fresnels, HMI's, or whatever you want to rig on them.

I am sometimes surprised to find that many pro as well as new videographers don't have these in their grip arsenal. Yeah, they are big and heavy... but that is the point. Put your light on this and it won't be moving unexpectedly on you. The Combo arm is one of my top 5 inventions of all time. Set that light or bounce just right... rig it to hold whatever you need in whatever position you need it.

Really - if you know, I don't ned to tell you. If you don't know about these... you NEED one!

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

I've been using Matthews products since film school, don't use anything else, from studio to location shoots these will take any kind of abuse without compromising performance, great customer service from B&H as always.

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

You can never have too many c-stands! I prefer the way the Matthews legs swing open over Avengers. Saves time.

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

I own Manfrotto- Kupo c stands and i have to say Matthews C stands just feel better..I use them for all my studio work.
Price is great...:)

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

I bought a bunch of grip stands to augment my video blog studio and location equipment. The Matthews brand has been around forever and with good reason, they set the standard. This units are rugged, simple, and work every time. I've hung all kinds of things off them and never have a problem. They get roughed up and keep standing.

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

This stand is the most useful product to have. You can use it for so many things, holding a bounce card, silk, or background, or just having a second hand to hold something.

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

This Century C Stand, is in an awesome value for the cost!! Right out of the box you can feel the weighty build quality...solid, heavy, tight, and has a precision feel to the movement of the locking mechanisms, and the adjustment of the stand members. The ball clamps at the boom and riser tip, release easy and have a firm locking grip. The handles that lock the ball clamps are purposely oversized for better leverage on setting lock and release states. The free sliding C leg is simple to manuever and lock in place, and helps on uneven surfaces or unavailable floor space. So that means you could set the front (2) locking legs down, with the stand tight against a kitchen table and slide the 3rd leg up high enough to set on top of the kitchen table. There's a hundred uses for the moving riser sliding leg.

I am an indoor/outdoor portrait photographer, the stand works great in both enviroments. The solid heavy nature of the stand allows it to hold steady in windy situations. It's a bit weighty to lug around for on site field shoots, but well worth the effort.

I will buy as many more Matthews "C" Stands as necessary. I'm sold on their technology, quality, concept, and design.

blackdot142...

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

It's not the light you've got, it's what you do with it. And for almost any tasks, a C-stand will help you get it done.

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

I've used quite a few of Matthews' C-stands, and their most recent redesign is the best yet. The bottom leg is fixed, the middle is spring loaded, and the top slides up and down for stairs, speaker cabinets, etc. The welds on the legs are as good as on most bicycle frames. Fortunately my vehicle is large enough that I don't need to spend more on the turtle base version, but I do recommend detaching the grip arm and heads before transport. Otherwise people tend to lift the whole thing by the grip arm, which can put a slight bend in it over time. I also recommend getting a 5/8" stud pin so you can hang a light fixture when up and over is the only way to go.

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

Packaged well, and never had a problem with their products.

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

Grips always say a c-stand is the first step to a lighting set-up. I rely on Matthews brand because of the quality, durability, and life.

When it comes to a c-stand, this is the one I would use over all other brands because I can trust this machine to keep my equipment and, more importantly, my people safe.

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

Can always rely on Matthews!

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

The C Stand that you know and love at one of the lowest prices possible.

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

We are useing the Grip Stands to assembly a delicate projection screen array shaped like a soccer ball for 360 viewing. The grips were study and worked great

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

I needed this for my boom pole during interviews. It works great and works nice as well. I bought a fishing rod holder to hold my boom and it's working out great.

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

Quality, ease of use...great product!

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

As a professional Videographer, I value Light and that which controls it. Nothing holds a flag like this stand. Like Brian Williams on SNL this stand refuses to break under pressure. It's T-handles are solid as the steel that they're forged from and the Grip Arm's grip has Schwarzenegger like strength. With a solid sand bag on the tall leg this C Stand is sure to outlast you, your family, and your family's undertaker. "Solid as a Rock" has got nothing on "solid as a Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit".

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

Very sturdy. Can be used in so many different ways .

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

really like this c stand

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

built like a tank
a century amount of uses
can't say one thing negative about these!

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

The same price - or less than Avenger. Its a real Matthews C-Stand! These will hold fresnels, HMI's, or whatever you want to rig on them.

I am sometimes surprised to find that many pro as well as new videographers don't have these in their grip arsenal. Yeah, they are big and heavy... but that is the point. Put your light on this and it won't be moving unexpectedly on you. The Combo arm is one of my top 5 inventions of all time. Set that light or bounce just right... rig it to hold whatever you need in whatever position you need it.

Really - if you know, I don't ned to tell you. If you don't know about these... you NEED one!

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

I've been using Matthews products since film school, don't use anything else, from studio to location shoots these will take any kind of abuse without compromising performance, great customer service from B&H as always.

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

You can never have too many c-stands! I prefer the way the Matthews legs swing open over Avengers. Saves time.

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

I own Manfrotto- Kupo c stands and i have to say Matthews C stands just feel better..I use them for all my studio work.
Price is great...:)

Comments about Matthews Hollywood Century C Stand Grip Arm Kit - 10.5' (3.2m):

I bought a bunch of grip stands to augment my video blog studio and location equipment. The Matthews brand has been around forever and with good reason, they set the standard. This units are rugged, simple, and work every time. I've hung all kinds of things off them and never have a problem. They get roughed up and keep standing.