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Portable Backdrop Stand
I just purchased a portable backdrop stand that I need to use for an outdoor shoot next weekend. I set it up yesterday, which was extremely easy to do. My problem is that it is so lightweight that it kept falling over due to the wind. Any suggestions?? Thanks!
June 21, 2008
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Carol Teal |
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I sent you an email about this. :)
June 22, 2008
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John H. Siskin |
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Sand bags. You could use the ones for a flood, but there are refillable bags from camera retailers. The problem is that a large background will act like a sail outdoors, so sometimes you need very heavy duty-stands to use for a background. Consider C-Stands for such use, also called "century stands".
Thanks, John Siskin
June 22, 2008
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Andrew M. Zavoina |
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I had several of the cheap nylon briefcases you get at conferences laying around. I filled two gallon size plastic bags with sand from the lumber store, covered them with duct tape for extra strength, put them in a nylon bag I had and put this in the conference bag. Viola, nearly free sandbag with a handle, shoulder strap or both. And because I used two gallon bags, you can get a natural crease to place over the leg of the stand. I have one for each of my stands now. Many weighty things could replace the sand if you have them. It was a good way to recycle those bags I've had taking up space.
June 24, 2008
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