Is it Worth the $?

Corwin Garber · August 4th, 2008, 08:39 PM

Is it worth paying the extra $40 for the turtle based C-stand? What exactly does turtle based mean?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ck_Turtle.html

vs.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Century_C.html

Thanks, Corwin

James Stone · August 6th, 2008, 10:05 AM

According to the Grip Book, a turtle stands are low base stands used to mount lights low. Basically is just a shorter version of a regular C stand. The taller one also has a "Rocky Mountain Leg" which is adjustable upward. The sliding leg lets you mount the stand on a slope.

James

Steve Minnick · October 10th, 2008, 12:02 AM

Actually the "turtle base" on a C- stand refers to the fact that the bottom portion (where the legs are) can be removed from the rest of the stand. You could in fact mount a fixture real low if you have a "plug" or pin. Having the legs removable is usually easier to pack and travel depending upon your situation.

I say spend the extra $40...well worth it.

any ?'s let me know

Steve

August 4th, 2008, 08:39 PM	#1
Corwin Garber Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palo Alto, California Posts: 53	Is it Worth the $? Is it worth paying the extra $40 for the turtle based C-stand? What exactly does turtle based mean? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ck_Turtle.html vs. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Century_C.html Thanks, Corwin

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August 6th, 2008, 10:05 AM	#2
James Stone Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 35	According to the Grip Book, a turtle stands are low base stands used to mount lights low. Basically is just a shorter version of a regular C stand. The taller one also has a "Rocky Mountain Leg" which is adjustable upward. The sliding leg lets you mount the stand on a slope. James

October 10th, 2008, 12:02 AM	#3
Steve Minnick Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT Posts: 38	Actually the "turtle base" on a C- stand refers to the fact that the bottom portion (where the legs are) can be removed from the rest of the stand. You could in fact mount a fixture real low if you have a "plug" or pin. Having the legs removable is usually easier to pack and travel depending upon your situation. I say spend the extra $40...well worth it. any ?'s let me know Steve