Westcott 750 Photo Basics 7.0-Foot Light Stand
by F.J. Westcott Co.
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Westcott 750 Photo Basics 7.0-Foot Light Stand
Customer Review: Not worth buying.
Summary: 1 Stars
I got a pair of these when I first started in photography 2 years ago. They have been ok for most of that two year span, but today on a job, after I set up my Canon 580EX II atop of one of them, one of the 4 people I was photographing politely pointed out that the light stand pole had receded into the stand slightly.
I felt like I had gone professionally impotent in front of the entire room.
Apparently, one of the adjustment knobs that locks the extended pole in place, had just stopped being effective. How hard is it to manufacture a reliable screw?
I recently replaced the cheap umbrella adaptors with adaptors from Manfrotto. I'm going to do the same with my two light stands.
Save yourself the embarrassment and buy a good quality stand from the outset.
Customer Review: Nice inexpenisive back up stand
Summary: 3 Stars
Nice product in general. I went with 3 stars because for me the product works very well. Please keep in mind that I use these stands with small lights/softboxes. I would not recommend using these stands with large heavy lights/modifiers - Your Mileage May Vary. For the money this is a decent product. Having said that, I'm pretty sure it would not hold up under the strain of extensive daily use as it is somewhat cheaply made. I have two of these stands and I use them about 3-4 times a month for my artistic photography and for basic head-shots. I use these stands exclusively with Photoflex Litedome XS softboxes and wireless Nikon SB-900's hotshoe strobes. This setup is extremely portable, lightweight and has a very small footprint. I can grab the whole setup with one hand and place it most anywhere.Customer Review: Westcott 750 Photo Light Stand
Summary: 5 Stars
I own three of the Westcott 750 Photo Light Stand. I am extremely satisfied with them. They are light, well made, good design and stable. The collapsible size is acceptable considering its height and 32" footprint.
I use one to support my 42" umbrella, another for my 5 in 1 reflector and another for my 580EX II speedlite. Three stands along with a Manfrotto RH353 reflector holder fit into my Hensel bag.
The stands two adjustable aluminum extensions are air-cushioned, fully adjustable to desired height. The saddle and collars are high impact plastic all other parts are light aluminum. The top extension has a gimbal with a std 3/8" male tripod connector with a plastic cover when not used. The web picture is accurate.
Great product! Great buy.
Customer Review: Decent Product For The Money
Summary: 4 Stars
For the money this is a decent product. Having said that, I'm pretty sure it would not hold up under the strain of extensive daily use as it is somewhat cheaply made. I have two of these stands and I use them about 4-5 times a month for my artistic photography and for basic head-shots. I use these stands exclusively with Photoflex Litedome XS softboxes and wireless Nikon SB-900's hotshoe strobes. This setup is extremely portable, lightweight and has a very small footprint. I can grab the whole setup with one hand and place it most anywhere. I went with 4 stars because for me the product works very well. Please keep in mind that I use these stands with small lights/softboxes. I would not recommend using these stands with large heavy lights/modifiers - Your Mileage May Vary.Customer Review: more solid and tall than expected
Summary: 5 Stars
I guess my expectations for this stand weren't real high, since it's definitely a budget stand. That being the case, I am very impressed with it.
It is real tall, light, and seems pretty sturdy. I have an umbrella and a slave flash mounted on it. I guess those aren't real heavy items, but it's definitely flexible and solid enough for my needs and then some. If you put studio flashes or heavier equipment on it, it might not be as suitable.
If you loosen it and let it come down fast, it slows down before hitting ht ebottom. That's the air cusion feature. It's kind of neat, though I don't recommend letting the pole drop willy-nilly that way.
Anyway, this is a good stand. I'd buy it again and I definitely recommend it. No complaints.