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Smith-Victor 36" Pro-Duty Copy Stand Kit

BH #SM36PDCSKT • MFR #402182
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Smith-Victor 36" Pro-Duty Copy Stand Kit
Key Features
  • 36" Pro-Duty Copy Stand
  • LED Copy Light Set with Adjustable Arms
Comprising everything needed for re-photography and copy work applications, the 36" Pro-Duty Copy Stand Kit from Smith-Victor bundles the 36" Pro-Duty Copy Stand with the LED Copy Light Set, which includes two LED panels and two adjustable arms for free positioning of the lights. This kit is ideal for photographing objects and documents up to 11 x 14" in a repeatable and controlled manner.
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Comprising everything needed for re-photography and copy work applications, the 36" Pro-Duty Copy Stand Kit from Smith-Victor bundles the 36" Pro-Duty Copy Stand with the LED Copy Light Set, which includes two LED panels and two adjustable arms for free positioning of the lights. This kit is ideal for photographing objects and documents up to 11 x 14" in a repeatable and controlled manner.

Smith-Victor 36" Pro-Duty Copy Stand

Designed for re-photographing and copying prints, documents, flat art, and other objects, the 36" Pro-Duty Copy Stand from Smith-Victor features a matte 18% neutral gray 17.6 x 17.6" baseboard that is used for photographing items up to 11 x 14" in size. The 36"-tall extruded anodized aluminum alloy column has been designed to limit vibrations and it features scaled index marks for consistency in height placement. The carriage to hold the camera system has a 1/4"-20 tripod mount, is rated to hold camera and lens combinations up to 8 lb, and it incorporates a quick-slide, self-locking lever mechanism to alleviate the need for additional cranks or tightening knobs to securely adjust the shooting height.

UPC: 037733010839
Smith-Victor LED Copy Light Set with Adjustable Arms

A convenient lighting kit for copy stand work, the LED Copy Light Set with Adjustable Arms from Smith-Victor includes two compact, flat panel LEDs and two adjustable arms for a flexible solution to evenly light a variety of subjects. The arms are designed to mount directly to the copy stand and attach to baseboards up to 1.4" thick. Their flexible design permits easy positioning to suit subjects of different sizes and dimensions. The included lights have a CRI of 97 to maintain accurate color rendition, and as LEDs they consume less power than incandescent sources while also remaining cool to the touch for comfortable handling.

UPC: 037733010877
Kit Contains:

Smith-Victor 36" Pro-Duty Copy Stand

Stand
Baseboard Size
17.6 x 17.6" / 44.8 x 44.8 cm
Camera Height Adjustment
Manual
Height
36" / 91.4 cm (Column Height)
Camera Mount
1/4"-20 Male
Load Capacity
Camera: 7.9 lb / 3.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
17.45 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
38.2 x 19.8 x 8.5"

Smith-Victor 402180 Reviews

Almost perfect

By Stuart
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2025-01-16

If you are like me, you are deciding between the two most popular brands that are in the $350-400 range. I am glad I selected this one because the footprint is ideal. The other brand features a 48 post. This one features a 36 post. Much easier for storage. As long as you have a macro lens, 36 is plenty long enough. And storage is SO much easier! The pros: 1) The column to which the camera attaches is nice and sturdy and well designed. No movement whatsoever. There is a counter-weight system built into the column that makes movement of the camera a breeze. 2) The paddle lever used to unlock and adjust the camera up and down is a wonderful design. 3) The light mounts give you plenty of options for direct and indirect lighting. 4) The tabletop is also an ideal size, giving plenty of room for up to 11 x 14 photos. The cons: 1) The manufacturers could eaily address the slight warping of the plastic camera mount by overcompensating for the flex that occurs on the mount when a 35mm camera and lens are attached. If you were using a lightweight phone for your copywork, you are set, but not so with a 35mm camera. I added a 2 degree wooden shim between the stand and the camera mount to account for the flex. Making a shim was simple on my tablesaw, but I realize most people don't have that option. Regardless, now my camera rests perfectly in line with the tabletop. 2) Although the light output on the LED lights is perfect, the light units are rectangular in shape and unfortunately, the short side of the rectangle is where the arm mounts are located. My preference would be for the long side of the rectangle to have the mount. The illogical mounting, however, did not impact any of my photos, which seemed to be evenly illuminated. 3) I agree with another reviewer who said that it would have been nice to receive polarizing film or covers for the lights. Final thoughts: If you are like me and aren't in the business of copying photos, this copystand will serve your needs nicely.

Occasional use

By Ronald
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2020-10-29

This is a good system for occasional use without spending a lot of money. Using a pocket sized camera works fine, wouldn't want to put a full size camera on system. Depending on camera, accessing smart card requires removing camera from the stand. Wish the lights were dimmable but there are work arounds.

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Is the table metal so a magnet could be placed to ...

Is the table metal so a magnet could be placed to hold the copy flat?
Asked by: Allen
The base is fiber board and is not magnetic.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2020-03-20

Will this accommodate 14" x 16" images?

Will this accommodate 14" x 16" images?
Asked by: Jon
Yes, the baseboard is 17.6 x 17.6".
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-02-23

Is there anything incorporated in the design to ...

Is there anything incorporated in the design to hold the copy flat?
Asked by: Allen
Unfortunately, no, there is nothing in the design of the Smith-Victor 36" Pro-Duty Copy Stand Kit specifically designed to address holding flat items that are not flat. As stated by a few other replies, you may purchase a flat piece of glass or transparent Plexiglas to hold paper or other thin items flat, or you may use gaffers tape to tape the edges of the item to the baseboard if there is a border and the edges will not be in the image. When using glass/Plexiglas, you may need to adjust the angle of the light to ensure no reflections are added to the image, and/or you may use polarized filters on the lights and your camera to reduce any unwanted reflections.
Answered by: Manzell L
Date published: 2020-03-18

question

What is the color temperature of the lights?
Asked by: Matthew R.
Specs list 5600K
Answered by: Brian
Date published: 2019-05-30
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