Impact Light Stand - Black, 6'

  • B&H # IMLS6BQ
  • Mfr# 2205

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  • 1/4"-20 Threaded Top
 

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This Impact Black Anodized 6' Aluminum Light Stand is one of the most economical light stands available. It extends to a maximum height of 6', and has a 5/8" stud top with a 1/4" - 20 thread.

For small light fixtures or boom arms.
Minimum Height 32" (82cm)
Maximum Height 6' (1.8 m)
Closed Length 25" (63.5cm)
Footprint Diameter 30" (76cm)
Weight 2.5 lbs (1kg)
Maximum Load 4 lbs (1.8kg)
Attachment Size 5/8" stud with 1/4"-20 thread
Accepts Wheels Yes - (SPCSS)
Air Cushioned No

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Impact Light Stand - Black, 6'
 
4.4

(based on 150 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (75)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (63)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (76)
  • Attach securely (55)
  • Good color value (30)
  • Long-lasting (20)
  • Lightweight (13)

Cons

  • Flimsy (12)
  • Weak (9)

Best Uses

  • Indoors (100)
  • General purpose (97)
  • Outdoors (45)
  • Low light (41)
  • Outdoor events / games (34)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Photo enthusiast (46), Semi-pro photographer (44), Pro photographer (19), Enthusiast (10), Professional (10)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (17)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

good value stand

[$] falls into the no-brainer category for me when it comes to photography. As others mentioned, this stand goes well above the 6’ advertised height. Plus with the umbrella you&rsquo...Read complete review

[$] falls into the no-brainer category for me when it comes to photography. As others mentioned, this stand goes well above the 6’ advertised height. Plus with the umbrella you’re sitting up at a pretty good height. When I ordered, I didn’t stop to check if this was an air-cushioned stand. I was a little dismayed when it arrived and I figured out it wasn’t. I have another stand (impact 8’) that is cushioned and I really like that feature. However it is more expensive so I can live without it. Its a bit wobbly fully extended so its definitely not as sturdy as my other stand. However, I don’t doubt that it will do the trick. If you can swing the extra money, then go for an air cushioned one. This one will work just fine for now though.I give it a 4 because at this price, its hard to argue anything less.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Not bad at all.

I have been using 3 air cushioned 13 ft Impact stands for over a year, they were too bulky to load up every time I had a shoot so I took a shot at these...Read complete review

I have been using 3 air cushioned 13 ft Impact stands for over a year, they were too bulky to load up every time I had a shoot so I took a shot at these compact 6ft stands.

These are ideal for indoor photography when using hot shoe flashes or small studio strobes. Outdoors, I would be hesitant to use them with any light modifiers and without a weight. They can be extended well past 6 feet, maybe up to 8-9 feet but get very unstable at that height. At around 5-6 feet they are very stable indoors. They have about the same build quality of the higher end Impact stands.

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4.0

Excellent alternative.

By JAFarrington

from Houston, TX

About Me Photo Enthusiast

Verified Buyer

Pros

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • General Use
      • Indoors
      • Outdoors
      • Special Events

      Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

      This light stand was my first purchase of the type. I am recently entering the world of off camera flash portraiture. I purchased this light stand along with an umbrella and flash bracket. As I have never used any of the air cushioned light stands, I cannot compare the quality or lack there of to anything, but I can say that the stand is very stable, easy to raise and lower, and it works well for its intended purpose. I would purchase again and most likely will.

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      1.0

      CHEEP

      By Darkroom Manager

      from New York

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Pros

        Cons

        • Flimsy
        • Weak

        Best Uses

        • General Use

        Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

        This product is very cheeply made. We purchased them for student use and a year later almost all stands have major problems. Some of the rises are jammed and some of the clips have broken. Overall the stands are inexpensive, but you get what you pay for. These stands are not made for wear and tear.

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        5.0

        works great

        By Sindisue

        from Maquoketa, IA

        About Me Pro Photographer

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              Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

              good value and works great. its stable enough for the studio.

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              5.0

              AWESOME for the price

              By [@]

              from Gaithersburg, MD

              About Me Pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • General Use
                  • Indoors
                  • Low Light
                  • Outdoors

                  Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

                  Easy to open/set up..and very stable for an inexpensive stand.

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                  5.0

                  As stated

                  By Jim

                  from Las Vegas

                  About Me Pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Attach Securely
                  • Durable
                  • Good Color Value

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Low Light
                    • Special Events

                    Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

                    Lite weight light stand for LED easy set up use.

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                    4.0

                    Very neat and sturdy for the price.

                    By Ricky

                    from San Juan, Puerto Rico

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Attach Securely
                    • Durable

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • General Use
                      • Indoors
                      • Low Light
                      • Night Time
                      • Outdoors
                      • Special Events

                      Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

                      These are very affordable for a home studio and work pretty well. Hold my big strobes and are very easy to use. The stands work perfectly as they suppose to and don't move that much.

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                      5.0

                      Easy to Use and Trustworthy

                      By Nino

                      from Pullman, WA

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                      Pros

                      • Attach Securely
                      • Durable
                      • Good Color Value
                      • Long-Lasting
                      • Reliable

                      Cons

                      • Could Be A Little Heavier

                      Best Uses

                      • General Use
                      • Indoors
                      • Low Light
                      • Night Time
                      • Outdoors
                      • Special Events

                      Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

                      I use this stand whenever I use my umbrella and flash mount. The best thing about this stand is the price and quality you get for it. I was pleasantly surprised about the weight. It isn't too heavy if you're a casual photographer, but heavy enough to hold it's own if there's a slight breeze. It's kind of a double edged sword, though. It will fall over if it's too windy outside, but then again, that's the problem with any stand.

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                      5.0

                      It Works!

                      By SK

                      from Franklin, MA

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                      Pros

                      • inexpensive

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • General Use
                        • Indoors
                        • Low Light
                        • Outdoors
                        • Special Events

                        Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

                        I bought one of these earlier and I have been happy with it. So I thought of adding two more of these stands. This is very inexpensive light stand but so far it worked great for me. Initialy I bought this as a remote flash stand. This is not a heavy duty light stand but for light use this works great. It is too early for me to comment on the durability of this stand.

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                        4.0

                        Not bad

                        By Boogaloo

                        from MA

                        About Me Pro Photographer

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                              Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

                              Your definitely getting what you pay for. These stands are good for strobe work and the build construction is pretty nice. It definitely won't break on you, but for use with any moderately heavy or large light modifiers you should search for a more sturdy solution.

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                              4.0

                              Good indoors light stand

                              By Chris

                              from Milwaukee, WI

                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Attach Securely

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • General Use
                                • Indoors
                                • Low Light

                                Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

                                The light stand extends longer than I had expected. With a shoe mount and wireless trigger attached, the assembly stands even taller. It is so lightweight that I would not use it outdoors with out some sandbags or a spotter.

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                                5.0

                                Solid

                                By Paul

                                from Austin

                                About Me Pro Photographer

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                                Pros

                                • Durable

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                    Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

                                    Perfect for small fixtures. Can't beat the price.

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                                    5.0

                                    Great Stand

                                    By R Butler

                                    from WI

                                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

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                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • General Use
                                        • Indoors

                                        Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

                                        For the price, this stand is unbeatable. I use it to hold a heavier beauty dish and it works very well. I just use something to weigh the bottom down when supporting heavy objects in case it gets bumped and I couldn't be happier.

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                                        4.0

                                        Lightweight and a Great Price

                                        By Dan in AZ

                                        from Flagstaff, AZ

                                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

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                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Indoors
                                            • Outdoors
                                            • Special Events

                                            Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

                                            Pretty good stand. It's a little flimsier than I thought it would be, but it holds my strobe and an umbrella just fine. Use sand bags if you plan on using this outside.

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                                            5.0

                                            Good for the price

                                            By Chris

                                            from Americus, GA

                                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                                            Pros

                                            • Durable

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • General Use

                                              Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

                                              Good for the price

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                                              5.0

                                              No Issues.. Great for the Money

                                              By SuperDan98

                                              from On the shores of old Lake Erie

                                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

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                                                Cons

                                                  Best Uses

                                                  • Indoors

                                                  Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

                                                  I am just starting out and trying to introduce off camera, or strobist type lighting as the weather changes, so must I
                                                  I like the stand... good built.. lightweight and sturdy so far.
                                                  To take outside it will need a sandbag or two, but thats ok.

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                                                  5.0

                                                  Terrific product

                                                  By JADesigns

                                                  from Boston, MA

                                                  About Me Casual Photographer

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                                                  Pros

                                                  • Attach Securely
                                                  • Durable
                                                  • Good Color Value
                                                  • Long-Lasting

                                                  Cons

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • Indoors
                                                    • Low Light

                                                    Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

                                                    Very versatile and lightweight.

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                                                    5.0

                                                    A rock solid stand

                                                    By The Photo Heretic

                                                    from Sparta, MI

                                                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                                                    Pros

                                                    • Durable
                                                    • Good Color Value
                                                    • Long-Lasting

                                                    Cons

                                                      Best Uses

                                                      • General Use
                                                      • Indoors
                                                      • Outdoors

                                                      Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

                                                      I am just getting into using strobes and a more professional setup. I got two of these for the strobes I had just ordered. The stands are rock solid. Great looking too. I am very impressed. I will definitely buy more of these in the future!

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                                                      5.0

                                                      Great product for not too much $$

                                                      By Johpap

                                                      from Albuquerque

                                                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                      Verified Buyer

                                                      Pros

                                                      • Attach Securely
                                                      • Durable
                                                      • Long-Lasting

                                                      Cons

                                                        Best Uses

                                                        • General Use
                                                        • Indoors
                                                        • Low Light
                                                        • Night Time
                                                        • Outdoors

                                                        Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

                                                        I purchased this stand to use with the 32" Impact convertible umbrella also by Impact. The quality of both items is fantastic and I was surprised that the cost was so low.

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                                                        3.0

                                                        Makes an Impact

                                                        By Webthinger

                                                        from San Antonio, TX

                                                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                        Verified Buyer

                                                        Pros

                                                        • Small footprint
                                                        • Well made

                                                        Cons

                                                        • Small footprint

                                                        Best Uses

                                                        • Indoors

                                                        Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

                                                        Kudos to Impact for making a fine product. Quality construction + low price = good value. I use this stand indoors with smaller equipment. For larger loads and outdoor work, I'd recommend something more substantial and less likely to tip over, such as the 9.5' Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand.

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                                                        5.0

                                                        Nice light and stable stands

                                                        By Karen

                                                        from Freehold, NJ

                                                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                        Verified Buyer

                                                        Pros

                                                        • Attach Securely
                                                        • Durable
                                                        • Good Color Value
                                                        • Long-Lasting

                                                        Cons

                                                          Best Uses

                                                          • Indoors

                                                          Comments about Impact Light Stand - Black, 6':

                                                          I really like these stands. They are light and easy to take down and set up. My intention is to use them in studio work or take them with me to indoor shoots.

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