Neewer® Mini Set of Two Aluminum Photography Back Light Stands with 32"/80cm Max Height for Relfectors, Softboxes, Lights, Umbrellas, Backgrounds

Used one of these on an international trip, and it performed just fine. We used it as a stand for our key light. It was plenty sturdy enough for my Amaran p60x with softbox attachment, and even though it was only a little less than 3ft/1m tall, we got them for their compact size when folded, and hoped we'd be able to find an extra chair or end table/coffee table to set them on to get them high enough for sitting interviews. No troubles there. We also used it on the floor with a light mounted on it to light the background of the room as well. Really my only complaint is that the picture makes it look like the base is much smaller than it actually is. As others have mentioned, it's over a foot in diameter (maybe .4 meters or so?). Just something to keep in mind when looking at the space you'll be using it in.

There are times when a standard height stand is just too tall, even when adjusted as low as possible. These are the perfect stands for this because they can be adjusted as low as 16" and up to 28". Perfect for back lighting, but I have also used one for the bottom softbox light when setting up for clam shell lighting. The legs are a bit difficult to sandbag because they are so short, but a large D ring will attach one of my sandbags to the post of the stand quite easily (do this before adding the monolight and softbox). I found that these stands work well for attaching speedlites, or even a small GoPro type camera easily because of the 1/4-20 threaded tip on them and placing them on tables, distant rocks, etc.

These are made well and sturdy however they take up a lot of space on a desk (which is what I bought it for) The photos are a bit deceiving as it looks more compact than it is, but the span is quite wide (almost 13 inches) and there is no adjusting in between. So make sure you have a lot of space if you're using this as a desktop for podcasting.

Needed some for table top speedlights. Build quality is good for these and at $18 for two your expectations aren't really high nor should they be. The leg spay isn't big so, there may be balance problems with some small softbox modifiers. May have to put a small sandbag to weight them. Action is ok and the locking is ok. If you literally need this as table top these are great for their size. These fit into a messenger bag for a compact grab and go set-up with my Canon M mirrorless rig.Did a single wrap using electrical tape on the inner shaft and that allows it to slide a bit more smoothly. It is fairly loose so this takes up some of the tolerances. Debated putting in a groove and an O-ring to see how well these might do with a sort of "air cushioning" but that's for off hours experimenting and not really necessary with speedlights...just fun to tinker a bit. :)Overall good and they work well as small reflector holders. Recommended for light duty tasks.

I bought these to hold a speed light behind the subject. These stands are not suited for holding heavy items but they seem fine for speed lights. I would have preferred that the threaded fitting on the top were made out of steel instead of aluminum but they will work as is. I think these stands are a good value for the money and I am pleased with the product.

Love these. Great for a fill light on the legs or background light placed directly behind the model. They're pretty shakey when raised off the base, but they work well for the price. And they are super small when closed up. Great on the go.

I probably might be the only one who bought these stands that didn't intend to use them for what they were designed for - holding lights.After a three day production, I can safely say these mini stands can easily double as a cheap "baby combo", holding upwards of 15-20kg (dana dolly, tripod head, and fully rigged Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro).They are robust and very lightweight. I am still uneasy about extending them to full height as it gets a little wobbly. But if you are after light stands that can take the weight, I highly recommend these.

They work but are not as sturdy as I had hoped. A wider footprint would be beneficial as well, I can see these tipping quite easily.

These are very light in build and quite flimsy. However, I bought these to use at the lowest height for lighting a back wall from low, and these are suitable for that. I do use studio strobe Monos with these and down low I feel the lighting is fairly safe. Definitely would not extend these to height with my strobes on them they are way too top heavy. I don't expect these to last very long but for the price they are ok.

Small, lightweight, only use for small/light fixtures but for that use they are good! Wont take much weight or punishment so be prepared to replace them eventually but they are cheap and serve a purpose!

What a fabulous little stand. Maximum height not quite as stated (73cm v's 80cm stated) but that's ok as long as that max isn't critical for you. Quite lightweight, so care must be taken with positioning as once there's a flash head on it becomes a little top heavy and easily knocked over - but great for a small kicker light. Overall a great little stand.

I have used these on the table for product images or on the floor for lighting a train from a background. These are super compact and handy where you don't need the height of conventional lighting stands.

these are perfect to position a low light, they are good value for money and quite sturdy