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August 4th, 2008, 07:39 PM
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Regular Crew
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Palo Alto, California
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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, 09:05 AM
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Regular Crew
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: San Jose, Ca
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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 |
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October 9th, 2008, 11:02 PM
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Regular Crew
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: CT
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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 |
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