The 8.5' ARRI AS-2 Lightweight Light Stand is an aluminum support designed to hold small to medium-sized light fixtures. It packs easily for location work.
The 8.5' ARRI AS-2 Lightweight Light Stand is an aluminum support designed to hold small to medium-sized light fixtures. It packs easily for location work.
Stand Type | 1 x General Purpose Stand |
Maximum Working Height | 103.2" / 262.1 cm |
Minimum Working Height | 26.4" / 67.1 cm |
Load Capacity | 11 lb / 5 kg |
Closed Length | 34.5" / 87.6 cm |
Stand/Column Top Mount | 5/8" Stud |
Accepts Second Riser | No |
Wheels | Not Compatible |
Air Cushioned | No |
Detachable Base | No |
Leveling Leg | No |
Reverse Legs | No |
Finish | Black |
Weight | 3.2 lb / 1.45 kg |
Package Weight | 3.9 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 35.5 x 4 x 4" |
It seems to be a better design than the original kit stand. Time will tell.
I have two ARRI AS-2 stands I purchased a decade ago as part of my portable light kit for video jobs. They are high quality and built to last. I was in need of a third AS-2 stand to be used as an antenna mast on my sound cart for field location recording and decided to order a new AS-2. The good news: the bottom legs were easily and completely removed without the need for any drilling and the center column fit the brackets on my audio cart perfectly as a mast. The not so good news: the quality of the stand is lacking. The tube thickness is thinner and the tripod legs are not as beefy or sturdy as older models. When I purchase ARRI products I'm willing to pay more in order to get more quality. ARRI dropped the ball on build quality of this particular stand. Will I purchase more new AS-2 stands? No. In the future I'll keep shopping for older, used AS-2 stands instead and purchase them to expand my light kit.
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