K&F Concept 86" lightweight travel light stand for outdoor photography and video

[@arnondeshalit943]

Really helpful videos before buying. It's good to have you. You explain really professionally.

[@hikari_ray]

Thank you sir for fulfilling my request. Your videos are very helpful. So ive just ordered that one. Also after your fotopro x aircross 3 lite review, i ordered it. And im looking forward to it.

[@MarkusPix]

Glad I could help

[@MarkusPix]

And welcome to the channel!

[@412foto]

super helpful as I am traveling soon and need a light stand that doesn't take up too much room in suitcase

[@johnsaucerhunter]

A Rose is a Rose is a... but never mind that.. were talking about Light stands. Thanks Mr. Markus for the continuing adventures of "Time To Take A Stand" (but be sure it's light and short)!

[@MarkusPix]

Sounds like someone got lucky today

[@stingylizard]

@@MarkusPix Now THAT was a funny retort!

[@JacobdelaRosa]

I own three of these. I really like them

[@lemgranada875]

Thanks Markus I am looking for light stands.

[@tonyhailstone]

I own several of these. They are great for travel, lightweight and a decent height. I use them more frequently for video as second/third angles as they have a small footprint and I can just leave them. Downsides though, they do wobble, so a windy day (or a springy floor) they do sway from side to side. Weighing them down will prevent them from tipping but will not prevent the wobble due to the design. The legs also frequently come loose so require tightening almost every shoot.

[@quarkpix]

Would be nice to see how they open up and close up

[@LeopoldElwes]

Hello from Vorarlberg Austria 🇦🇹 I was literally looking at that stand just yesterday! 😳 I think it's perfect for my use case scenario 😉👍 Kind regards Leopold 🤗

[@Premier-Media-Group]

You rock for doing this...

[@gemini2261]

Nice, I noted the K&F has a central hook for hooking on a weight.

[@WaynJul]

Thanks for taking the time to help us out.

[@MarkusPix]

I live for this.

[@agentbey]

Another nice review. Thanks Markus!

[@CoachAnthonyMiller]

Thank you for your review of light stands. I'm planning on doing more travel photography and I'm in the market for something that can hold a AD 600 pro and can fit in a suitcase. Keep up the Excellent work.

[@gabriel-mckee]

Markus, fantastic review, thank you! One comment, if I may : a comparison table to summarize your results would be very useful

[@sawyerandco.weddings]

Thank you for this video! Very helpful 🔥

[@MartinV.]

Great Video

[@marcinmrzyglocki]

Done with this vid! I have yet to see this lightstand, did not find it before; should be available locally anyway, just an overlook on my side. Waiting for the lighting now, I wonder what kind of light (and stick) is that going to be.

[@trekkeruss]

I am glad Ray asked, because I have been wondering about the K&F in relation to the ProMaster. I wish there was a combination of the two. I would be inclined to get the LS-CT and attempt to modify it to make it taller.

[@MarkusPix]

Yeah I know. So close. What a tease.

[@MosquitoMade]

Same, given I just came across it today :D

[@JensMHA]

Thanks for taking on the task of spreading the light, literarily. 🙂 Just bought one of these, first light stand I ever have. Bought it based on height, weight and perceived size. It will be used with my Godox 200Pro, am already pondering getting a second set. The 200 along with the K&F and the AD-S7 makes for a very unobtrusive and portable OCF set.

[@MarkusPix]

This one's overkill for a little 200. Some of the ones in my previous video are much lighter and compact kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqTEqqWghMRgnc0

[@WINDSHEAR-STUDIO]

Not sure if you know, or have done a video on it, but Sirui has come out with a carbon fiber light stand (two models) with air cushioning. Those may be a bit big for your travel requirements, but would be nice to see a review on them.

[@MichaelWTurner]

Great video. I appreciate the comparison. That dracast with the adjustable leg is pretty inexpensive, although it is heavy. Seems like an excellent deal

[@ramumolugumati94]

Super bro

[@brikbravo]

perfect for me thank you!!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@EdKrisiak]

I guess a lot of people are buying this stand now.".Due to recent high demand of the DRLSCLS light stand, our inventory is unfortunately sold out. "🤣 Thanks for the great video!!!

[@MarkusPix]

Did you check AliExpress? There are numerous companies selling it

[@EdKrisiak]

@@MarkusPix Thanks for the reply and suggestion Markus. I ordered it yesterday. They said 6 to 8 weeks so I'll be patient. LOVE you channel:)

[@Experternas]

Can you do some regular basic camera shooting guides, how and why to white balance, expose for the face..i mean i dont know anything but im very interested and sure there are vids out there already but i trust you more, your pics always look great even when you use budget cameras like the one i have, fuji xt4.

[@MosquitoMade]

This video was perfect timing, given I was just looking at this one earlier today, so thank you Ray for asking and Markus for diving in so quick! I had a question that might be worth exploring. For some of the more space limited and "universal" minded among us, would you consider light stands like this K&F or the Promaster for general tripod use (with adding a ball head or something) or getting a similar style tripod for use as a light stand, and weighing pros and cons of each? Outside of height advantage going to light stands. Idea being I can put lights or cameras on either, but don't use all my lights when I'm using all my cameras (mainly shoot multi-camera video, OR single camera photography with lights)

[@MarkusPix]

The k&f and promaster are definitely universal as both light stand and tripod, even big cameras and lenses

[@MosquitoMade]

@@MarkusPix Thanks! That's what I figured, I was mostly curious if it was similar rigidity to a tripod when they're at the lower heights for these light stands? I guess that's my biggest concern. My only frame of reference are the cheap neewer light stands at this point

[@MarkusPix]

These are definitely sturdier than those cheapo stands

[@frankburchett5899]

please go ahead with your movies! Thank you!

[@iemwill9429]

i love your shirt, what is the brand of it? let me know

[@ismapierre]

I think the K&F tripod is very versatile and would work for travel and study

[@MarkusPix]

Yes it helps me study

[@GovernorCedric]

Love your videos you do an awesome job. I have a quick question since you know about all the stands. I want to purchase my first a D 200 pro or 400 pro and use it with a soft box outside. What stand do you recommend that’s going to be sturdy and not fly off with light wind. In addition do you recommend using weights. Also price is not an option I want quality thank you so much again

[@quarkpix]

Need one to open and close single hand real quick

[@papsny]

hey Markus, i usually do the matthews merf + matthews extension (Matthews 429499) combo to get around 10 ft of light stand height that fits in a Think Tank Airport Security 3.0 or Manfrotto roller 70 or any carry on that has 19" of length. It can hold 10 lbs which should be plenty when using an ad100 or Stella reflex s. I was wondering if you'd be interested in reviewing that. Also found a good quick release - Neewer ST32 which retails at $15 bucks which you might be interested in. Thanks and love your videos!

[@MarkusPix]

Thanks. That weighs considerably more though than the ones I love. For AD100 or stella reflex I would just use an ultralight carbon fiber like the Nissin, but I often take several AD600s which is why I like the one in this video, plus it's still super lightweight. I love Think tank bags. I have the Airport security, but hardly ever use it because it only has 2 wheels and needs to be tilted. I like the 4 wheel Roller Derby so I can put another bag on top and roll it around.

[@CARLOMERAZAUDIOVISUALES]

In thinking of getting the amran 60 because of npf adapter for documentary and weeding what light stand do you recommend

[@LeonardChrist]

Manfrotto has the Nanopole series which I'm looking into a bit. Do you have any of those at hand and compare them? They are pricier, but if they actually offer good value for that, I wouldn't mind

[@MarkusPix]

Ahem. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqTEqqWghMRgnc0

[@LeonardChrist]

@@MarkusPix Sorry for that! Actually missed that one

[@BryanExplainsItAll7]

i have a question/request... i have a studio table but it is too short for a camcorder (cx 405). i wanna get a small tripod/light stand but what to buy. so my question is what is the best, small light stand/tripod? please and thanks

[@defensedad]

Hi Markus, thanks for the review. My question isn't about stands but cameras. I am getting back into photography and need a whole new setup. Budget wise I've narrowed it down to the Panasonic Lumix G85 or 95. Do you have any input over either? I know the g95 has a 20mp as compared to the 16mp in the g85. I've heard though the raw files might not color grade as well on the g95 though? I haven't done photography since my film days when my Minolta X700 film camera was at the high end.

[@MarkusPix]

Why do you need raw? Don't let internet nerd sheep brainwash you kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYvMiGeGfLqFrc0 16MP is more than fine

[@defensedad]

@MarkusPix honestly I'm just trying to decide between the 2. I have found them both at the same price. I will use it for both photography and KZbin. I've just seen reviews that the color grading using lightroom doesn't react as well for the g95 for some people. Right now I use strictly my mobile phone but it's time to step it up. At 48 I've been out of the game for a while. Thank you for responding, I really appreciate it.

[@GB-AK]

Would it be possible for you to do a comparison between the Dracast light stand and the “EMART 7ft Air Cushioned Light Stand - Reverse Folding Extendable Leg” light stand on Amazon? They look to be very similar to me except for the price. I’m just curious to see how they compare when one is $34.00 and the other $57.00. If you can’t do it, that’s alright as you already do a lot for your viewers.

[@MarkusPix]

Looks exactly the same. It's possible it's the exact same thing. Dracast lowered their price, it used to be the same price as the Emart one.

[@corykphotography]

What do you think of the Flashpoint 7ft air cushioned light stand? Also, im debating on getting the handgrip light holder with extension head cord for my ad200 and the pouch to hold the ad200 in it so i can extend the head with the ad200 on my hip and just hand hold the round head attachment with the round head modifiers. Whats your opinion on that plan?

[@MarkusPix]

Maybe if it was a 600, but the 200 is so light, its just extra crap to lug around. I'm a total minimalist when traveling, every ounce counts.

[@hikari_ray]

My questions never end)). Marcus, what if you use a light stand with ballhead instead of a tripod for camera? Is it sturdy or it's better to use a normal tripod?

[@MarkusPix]

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[@MarkusPix]

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[@HR-wd6cw]

My experience with the K&F (I may not have the exact same one but a similar one) is they're OK indoors where there isn't wind. But I wouldn't use them in any type of windy conditions. They are light and fold down quite small (to easily fit in a checked bag) so they are good for that, but I still don't trust mine with a soft box much larger than a bout 24-26 inches (and it needs to usually have some weight on it anyway, even if I use a flash head extension for my flashes -- it's OK supporting an AD200 and a hotshoe flash, but adding a softbox makes it a little insteady and definitely not a good idea for any type of windy conditions. But for indoor use, they're fine. People should also keep in mind that height and stability is usually correlated to size of the lens when spread out. So while the others may be taller when folded (bya few inches perhaps) they may be more sturdy because their stance is wider and more importantly they have the supports that attach to the center rod and add a second point of attachment to the legs. With the K&F you really don't have anything pulling down so to speak, from the center, which is why I wouldn't use it in windy conditions unless you're using sand bags maybe.

[@MarkusPix]

Its got nothing to do with the light stand and everything with the fact the stand is not secured. I ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS secure my light stands that have softboxes when outoors and many light stands are much lighter and taller than this one. Never had one fall over. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqubaol_graNers you can see the big softboxes swaying in wind here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqTEqqWghMRgnc0 but they are not falling over, and the K&F is sturdier than the ones you saw in those videos

[@gabrielhewitson7096]

Hi Markus. I was just wondering if you are on cameo or anything like that? I'd love to be able to pay you to record a happy birthday message for my friend, who is a big fan of yours. Thanks : )

[@MileyonDisney]

Hi, Markus. Check out the Selens Flash Shoe Umbrella Holder Light Stand Bracket for Flash Light Speedlite (SE-L012). It allows you to point the flash toward the center of an umbrella, not just the top.

[@MarkusPix]

Cool, thanks!

[@HobbyTalk]

My leg snapped off on mine and my camera took a fall… 😅

[@omegaman1409]

The problem with the k&f design is that you have to pick up each leg to close them. It proved a pain when I went on a shoot in the woods. Takes too much time and effort.

[@Elvis_Pond5]

You are not a monetized channel but yet we get commercials? Markus, you can no longer block these commercials? Seems unfair if they run ads and don't pay you.

[@MarkusPix]

KZbin will place ads no matter if you're monetized or not.

[@Elvis_Pond5]

@@MarkusPix OMG ! That's so unfair That can't be legal -- making money off of ad revenue and not paying the "talent".

[@AlexKim-po5lx]

Hello Marcus! I dream of buying a Sony A7R 3, you can do a small test of pictures on this camera if you have it. I have a large family, I want such a camera for my family. And is it possible to send a test photo to my email? I love watching your work and tests. Thanks.

[@DavidKfilmmaker]

2.2lbs

[@ronnieolive]

I'm not remotely interested in these, I only really like the camera content... But I like the channel so much I actually watched the entire video lol.

[@MarkusPix]

Brownie points!

[@wellwhatthen10101]

Not for that price well over the odds

[@MarkusPix]

50 bucks for super sturdy and only 1kg? Hard to beat www.kentfaith.com/KF34.009V1_kf-concept-heavy-duty-light-stand-adjustable-height-with-maximum-90-5-quot-2-3m-aluminum-magnesium-alloy

[@faebyan]

Bro is stuck in 2007

[@MarkusPix]

So is anyone using the word Bro 😝

[@Belamarimages]

I got m42 to EF adapter from them. Not good. Rubbish!

[@MichaelWTurner]

Great video. I appreciate the comparison. That dracast with the adjustable leg is pretty inexpensive, although it is heavy. Seems like an excellent deal