Sandbags/Weight Bags
Matthews Water Repellant Sandbag, Empty - Holds 25 lbs (11.4kg)
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 Boa Bag (2.5 lb)
- Uniquely-Designed Nylon Shot Bag
- Wraps Around Stands and Tripods
- Rubber Wrapped Grips To Prevent Slippage
- Great for Portable Kits and Jibs
Matthews Water Repellant Sandbag, Empty - Holds 35 lbs (16kg)
Rosco 10 lb Sandbag (Empty)
- Rigging Accessory for Stage Purposes
- Made in the U.S.A
- Carefully Rated for Weight of Sand
- Built out of Strong Canvas
MOVE'N SEE Manfrotto Saddle Sandbag for Pix4Team Heavy Stand (22 lb, Empty)
Westcott HurleyPro H2Pro Weight Bag
- Provides 8.7 lb of Weight
- Refillable Water Reservoir
- Large, Easy-Close Lid
- Zipper Connects Multiple H2Pro Bags
Galaxy Audio Saddle Bag Sand/Water Bag
Kupo Touch-Fastener Empty Refillable Sandbag (22.4 lb, Black)
PortaBrace Heavy-Duty Sandbag (25 lb, Black, Empty)
- Heavy-Duty 1000-Denier Cordura Nylon
- Leak-Resistant Double-Stitched Design
- Easy Grip Nylon Handles
- Durable Nylon Webbing
Avenger G100-2 Sandbag (13 lb, Empty)
- Nylon Construction
- Saddlebag Design
- Webbed Top Handle
- Touch Fastener Closure
Kupo Shot Bag (15 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
PortaBrace Heavy-Duty Cordura Sandbag (15 lb, Black, Empty)
- Heavy-Duty 1000-Denier Cordura Nylon
- Holds up to 15 lb of Sand
- Easy Grip Nylon Handles
- Separate Interior Pouches
Rosco 50 lb Sandbag (Empty)
- Rigging Accessory for Stage Purposes
- Made in the U.S.A
- Carefully Rated for Weight of Sand
- Built out of Strong Canvas
Matthews Boa Bag (10 lb)
- Uniquely-Designed Nylon Shot Bag
- Wraps Around Stands and Tripods
- Rubber Wrapped Grips To Prevent Slippage
- Great for Portable Kits and Jibs
PortaBrace Heavy-Duty Sandbag (40 lb, Black, Empty)
- Heavy-Duty 1000-Denier Cordura Nylon
- Leak-Resistant Double-Stitched Design
- Easy Grip Nylon Handles
- Durable Nylon Webbing
Rosco 75 lb Sandbag (Empty)
- Rigging Accessory for Stage Purposes
- Made in the U.S.A
- Carefully Rated for Weight of Sand
- Built out of Strong Canvas
Rosco 100 lb Sandbag (Empty)
- Rigging Accessory for Stage Purposes
- Made in the U.S.A
- Carefully Rated for Weight of Sand
- Built out of Strong Canvas
Hensel Empty Sandbag (Holds 13.2 lb)
- Helps Stabilize Stands
- Fill on Location with Sand/Gravel/Other
- Double Touch-Fastening Closures
- Handle and Metal Eyelet Attachment
Rosco 150 lb Sandbag (Empty)
- Rigging Accessory for Stage Purposes
- Made in the U.S.A
- Carefully Rated for Weight of Sand
- Built out of Strong Canvas
Impact Empty Saddle Sandbag Kit (35 lb, Orange, 6-Pack)
- Cordura Nylon
- Rugged and Durable Assembly
- Double-Zipper Design
- Water and Weather Resistant
PortaBrace Sandbag Transport Kit with Sand Bags
- Three 15 lb Sand Bags
- Double-Layered 1000D Cordura
- Measures 25" x 5" x 18"
- Foam-Padded Bottom Panel
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.