Sandbags/Weight Bags
Kupo Shot Bag (25 lb, Black)
- Stabilizes Light Stands or C-Stands
- Bag Filled with 2mm Steel Balls
- Used as Counterweight on Boom Arms
- Made from Cordex Textured Nylon
Westcott HurleyPro H2Pro Weight Bags (6-Pack)
- Provides 52.5 lb of Weight
- Refillable Water Reservoir
- Large, Easy-Close Lid
- Zipper Connects Multiple H2Pro Bags
CineGearFactory Empty Saddle Sandbag (13.2 lb)
- 1000D Nylon Fabric Construction
- Weight Capacity: 13.2 lb
- Strong Carry Handle
- Empty for Travel, Fill on Location
Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag - 18 lb (Orange)
- Cordura Nylon
- Ships Empty
- Double Zippered
- Saddlebag Design
Cambo RD-1295 Empty Counterweight Bag (20 lb)
Giottos Deluxe Sandbag (2.2 lb)
Neewer Sandbag with Shoulder Strap (15 lb, Black)
- Black Polyester Material
- Saddlebag Design
- Touch Fastener Closure
- Includes Shoulder Strap
ProX Double-Zipper Saddlebag Sandbag (Empty, 30 lb Capacity)
- Empty Bag
- Holds up to 30 lb of Sand
- Dual Interior Compartments
- Double Zipper System
ORCA OR-83V Vertical Sand/Water Bag
- Easy, Lightweight Transport When Empty
- Ideal for Travelling & Location Shoots
- Sold Empty, Fill with Sand or Water
- Ideal Counterweight for C-Stand
Chimera Counterweight Bag for Light Boom (Empty)
ProX Double-Zipper Saddlebag Sandbag (Empty, 55 lb Capacity)
- Empty Bag
- Holds up to 55 lb of Sand
- Dual Interior Compartments
- Double Zipper System
Neewer SB-BL4 Heavy-Duty Empty Sandbag (20 lb Capacity, 4-Pack)
- Four 10 x 9" Sandbags
- Each Supports up to 20 lb of Sand/Gravel
- Stabilizes Lighting Equipment
- Saddle Bag with Top Handle
Matthews Sandbag (Empty, 15 lb, Black)
- Made of Cordura Nylon
- Twin-Chamber Saddlebag Design
- Convenient Handle
- Fill with Sand or Weighted Material
SHAPE On Set Sandbag (15 lb)
- Two Pouches with Heavy-Duty Zippers
- Scratch-, Water- & Wear-Resistant PVC
- Holds up to 20 lb
- Includes Steel Carabiner
StandDaddy Tripod Stabilizer System (4-Pack)
- Stabilize Stands, Tripods, and More
- Unbreakable Composite Material
- CNC-Machined Construction
- Fits 1" Center Hole Weight Plates
Photoflex RockSteady Sandbag (22 lb, Empty)
- Saddlebag Design
- Ships Empty, Fill with Sand
- Double Zippers
- Double-Stitch Seams
Smith-Victor Tri-Pack Studio Weight Bag
- Stabilizes Light Stands, Booms & Tripods
- Lightweight & Durable
- 3 Compartments Hold 6 Bottles of Water
- Zippered Compartments for Added Weight
Kupo Touch-Fastener Empty Refillable Sandbag (13.2 lb, Black)
Matthews Water Repellant Sandbag, Empty - Holds 15 lbs (6.8kg)
Matthews Water Repellant Sandbag, Empty - Holds 25 lbs (11.4kg)
Kupo Sandbag (35 lb Capacity, Black)
- Cordex Textured Nylon Bag
- Saddle Bag Design with Top Handle
- Ships Empty, Can Fill with Sand or Shot
- Stabilizes Light Stands or C-Stands
Triad-Orbit SB1-BB Starbird Ballast Shot Bag (6 lb)
- For Starbird SB-1 Studio Boom Stand
- Supplementary Counterweight Ballast
- Bag Filled with Stainless Steel Balls
- Hook-and-Loop Fastener
Matthews Water Repellant Sandbag, Empty - Holds 35 lbs (16kg)
PortaBrace Heavy-Duty Sandbag (15 lb, Blue, Empty)
- Heavy-Duty 1000-Denier Cordura Nylon
- Leak-Resistant Double-Stitched Design
- Easy Grip Nylon Handles
- Durable Nylon Webbing
Using Saddle Sand Bags and Weight Bags as Counterweights
Saddle sandbags can function as counterweights for photo and video extension arms, tripods, and C-stands. There are three common types of filler for shot bags: water, sand, and buckshot. Some bags come without fillers, which is useful for video or photo shoots in nature when you don't want to carry prefilled bags.
Different Types of Weight Bags
Weight bags come in prefilled options that can weigh from 1 to 200 pounds. The bags feature vinyl, canvas, Cordura nylon, hemp, or polyester. Most feature leak- and water-resistant materials for use around electronics. Saddle sandbags have a flat middle with bags on each side, which are easy to sling over light stand extension poles or camera arms as a counterbalance. Water bags are simple to fill and empty, and are useful for weighing down lighting and studio equipment. Steadying tripods and other photo and video equipment helps you get the best shots possible, free of blurring or unintended movement.
Uses for Photography Sandbags
Boa, saddle, butterfly, and ballast bags are all suitable as counterweights for camera and boom equipment such as extension arms and poles. Circular sand or water weight bags are popular for weighing down tripods, as they offer stability for the center poles. Circular bags are also popular for steadying C-stands and lighting stands outside during windy weather. Place counterweights like saddle sandbags at the end of extension poles to balance the poles for camera equipment. This is particularly useful for continuous overhead shooting, as the opposite end of the pole can become heavy once the camera is on it. Adding counterweights also takes some stress from truss and pipe clamps, which could sustain damage if equipment doesn't balance properly.
B&H Photo and Video carries light stands, mounting hardware, and sandbags to help you expand your equipment. Browse a vast array of lighting, audio, video, and camera counterweights and find the right ones to keep your equipment balanced or steady during shoots.