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MFG# PH99905
Samy's Part# S-067700
Availability: In Stock
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The Phottix F-160 Light Stand is ideal for traveling because it is quick and easy to set up.
The light stand can be extended from approx. 46.5 cm to a maximum of 155 cm and is lightweight at just 555 grams.


FEATURES:

Light tripod with a height of 155cm

Top connection with angle adjustment - adjustment...
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$24.95
MFG# 175
Samy's Part# MANF175
Availability: In Stock
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The Manfrotto 175 Spring Clamp is a handy multi-purpose clamp that is handy to keep around in the studio. It can be used to hold gobos, flats, or reflectors with complete security. It has a clamping range of 0.2" to 1.6" (5-40mm), and includes a 5/8" male stud, and 5/8" female socket.

Multi-purpose, reliable,...
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$24.88
MFG# 429041
Samy's Part# MATT429041
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The Matthews 3 in. Baby Plate is a 3 x 5 metal plate with a welded 5/8 inch stud that extends 3 inches. The plate has 8 anchor points for nails or screws, which are not included. This item may be used on a wall, or free-standing as a floor-level light mount.
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$24.00
MFG# AS0706012R
Samy's Part# S-085380
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Use the Aputure Universal Magic Arm
to support a light like the STORM 80c with a CF4 Fresnel and barn doors attached or an accessory with an anti-twist 3/8"-16 thread. This articulating arm features a 4.23 lb payload capacity, a large fastener, and dual ball joints. It also has anti-twist screws...
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$24.00
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MFG# 209644
Samy's Part# S-018673
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The Matthews Baby 2Fer Triple 5/8 in. to 2 5/8 in. Adapter is a strong and versatile way of adapting 5/8" females or grip heads into two or three 5/8" male pins.
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$24.00
MFG# RS1150
Samy's Part# S-004573
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General purpose counterweight can be used with any light stand or boom. Includes "Hi-Vis" yellow stripes so it is easy to see in a darkened studio, prevents accidents. Sandbag has two pockets which can be filled with sand to produce the proper counterbalance effect (sand not included.) Also...
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$23.95
MFG# 429678
Samy's Part# S-008286
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Made to attach to the dropped ceiling tile support rails found in many offices it affords the mounting of small lighting instruments on its 5/8" pin without the need for a stand. The Drop Ceiling Cable Holder (included with clip) clips onto the 5/8" pin to keep cables near the ceiling and out...
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$23.00
MFG# Z-LS08
Samy's Part# S-083035
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The
Phototools 8ft. Light Stand (Black) is steel made for durability that can handle 10 pounds of weight. The light stand features adjustable, secure locking system and ideal for portable. The light stand is great for light and medium weight strobes, flash units, LED lights, reflectors and sof...
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$22.95
MFG# KG008212
Samy's Part# S-054207
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The Kupo 6 in. Baby Plate makes it super easy to mount your light fixtures onto flat objects such as walls or pigeon plates. The 6" Baby Plate can be affixed to a wall or flat surface and features a 6" 5/8" baby pin.
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$22.95
MFG# 350606
Samy's Part# S-006327
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Like a mini duckbill clamp or foam core holder, use this MICROClip to hold your foam core or anything else you need to design and maintain the lighting of your shoot.
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$22.00
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MFG# AS0706012Q
Samy's Part# S-085379
Availability: In Stock
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Use the Aputure Super Clamp with T-Handle
to give multi-surface support to a light like the STORM 80c with a CF4 Fresnel and barn doors attached or an accessory with an anti-twist 3/8"-16 screw. This clamp features a 4.23 lb payload capacity, T-handle fastener, cold shoe, and 1/4"-20 threads.
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$22.00
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MFG# 176
Samy's Part# MANF176
Availability: In Stock
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The Manfrotto 176 Set of U-Hooks for Mini Clamp is a set of 2 black aluminum U-Hook crossbar holders. They attach to the Super Clamp.
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$22.00
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MFG# 429492
Samy's Part# MATT429492
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Most TV lighting instruments have a hole in the yoke for the mounting of a C-Clamp. When one of these fixtures needs to be mounted on a stand the TVMP Adapter makes this easy. With an external diameter to fit into a Junior receiver and a 5/8" female bore for mounting on a Baby pin the threaded...
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$21.00
MFG# KG013312
Samy's Part# S-078953
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The
Kupo 5/8 in. Receiver to 5/8 in. Baby Stud Adapter provides any industry-standard 5/8" light stand with an extra-long stud-a valuable asset when using a stand with a threaded stud. One of the advantages of using the adapter is the ability to mount it horizontally, at a right angle, via the...
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$20.95
MFG# KG002312
Samy's Part# S-064963
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This round flat plate allows for mounting a tripod head or any other accessory with a female 3/8"-16 thread to a Convi Clamp or any piece of grip equipment that has a baby receiver. 
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$20.95
MFG# KG006312
Samy's Part# S-018833
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The Kupo Stand Adapter, Junior 1-1/8 in. Stud to Baby 5/8 in. Stud
is made of steel and allows you to mount a light fixture or accessory with a 5/8" receiver to any stand with a 1-1/8" receiver. This adapter is ideal for applications when you need to mount your chosen accessory low to the ground.
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$20.95
MFG# FF3214
Samy's Part# S-055268
Availability: In Stock
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The Manfrotto Scaffold Mounting Bracket
can be fastened to tubes with diameters ranging from 1.37" to 1.96" inclusive. It's used to directly support the rail that can be fixed in place either longitudinally or transversally. This bracket can be used as a brace for fixed supports.
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$19.99
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MFG# YWD2525
Samy's Part# S-034628
Availability: In Stock
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The Phototools Wheel Set with Brakes (Set of 3) are designed for square light stand leg ends that measure 20x20mm or 25x25mm. The wheels can be locked by stepping down on a locking lever, and released by lifting the end of the lever with your foot.
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$19.99
MFG# YWA2020
Samy's Part# S-034625
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This set of three Phototools Wheels are 75mm diameter braked wheels with adapters for attaching to any light stand legs that are 22mm in diameter. The wheels slip onto the leg ends with sturdy metal housings and can be locked into place by stepping down on a locking lever, and released by lifting...
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$19.99
MFG# MC1033H
Samy's Part# S-059991
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$19.95
MFG# SAMTMY
Samy's Part# S-053679
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The
STUFFT Cinema Works T-Marker Shot Bag (Yellow) is designed for marking actors' positions on any surface. The T Marker is made of heavy-duty nylon material and filled with shot, making it extremely durable and heavy enough to stay in place. A perfect reusable alternative for when you
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$19.95
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MFG# SAMTMBLU
Samy's Part# S-053678
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The
STUFFT Cinema Works T-Marker Shot Bag (Blue) is designed for marking actors' positions on any surface. The T Marker is made of heavy-duty nylon material and filled with shot, making it extremely durable and heavy enough to stay in place. A perfect reusable alternative for when you can't or...
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$19.95
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MFG# SAMTMGRN
Samy's Part# S-053677
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The
STUFFT Cinema Works T-Marker Shot Bag (Green) is designed for marking actors' positions on any surface. The T Marker is made of heavy-duty nylon material and filled with shot, making it extremely durable and heavy enough to stay in place. A perfect reusable alternative for when you can't
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Does not qualify for free shipping.
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$19.95
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MFG# SAMTMBLK
Samy's Part# S-053676
Availability: In Stock
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The
STUFFT Cinema Works T-Marker Shot Bag (Black) is designed for marking actors' positions on any surface. The T Marker is made of heavy-duty nylon material and filled with shot, making it extremely durable and heavy enough to stay in place. A perfect reusable alternative for when you can't or...
Does not qualify for free shipping.
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$19.95
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MFG# SAMTMRED
Samy's Part# S-053674
Availability: In Stock
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The
STUFFT Cinema Works T-Marker Shot Bag (Red) is designed for marking actors' positions on any surface. The T Marker is made of heavy-duty nylon material and filled with shot, making it extremely durable and heavy enough to stay in place. A perfect reusable alternative for when you can't
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$19.95
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MFG# 171
Samy's Part# MANF171
Availability: In Stock
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Clamps onto bars up to 1.37". 5/8" Female Socket.

* Replaces item # 2940
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$19.88
MFG# 036MR
Samy's Part# MANF036MR
Availability: In Stock
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For use with the Super Clamp. Ends in a 5/8" stud, and has a hole to insert a safety cable, for use when hanging a light fixture.

* Replaces part # 2898
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$19.88
MFG# 01438
Samy's Part# MANF01438
Availability: In Stock
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The Manfrotto 01438 Rapid Adapter fits any light stand with a 5/8" top stud, and will allow vertical or horizontal mounting of a light fixture, flash, or camera that has a 3/8" thread.

Replaces item # 3102
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$19.88
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MFG# 158
Samy's Part# MANF158
Availability: In Stock
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The Manfrotto 158 Adapter converts a 5/8" (16mm) light stand top to a 5/8" female socket. Use it to connect two units with 16 mm spigots, or to obtain a 16 mm female attachment from 16 mm spigot. It is aluminum, 2.56" (6.5cm) long. This item repalces old catalog #3101.
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$19.88
MFG# 088LBP
Samy's Part# MANF088LBP
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The Manfrotto 088LBP Adapter 1/4"-20 To 3/8" with  Flange converts 1/4" screw to 3/8".
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$19.88
MFG# 350602-11
Samy's Part# S-041446
Availability: In Stock
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MICROgrip by Matthews is introduced as the newest line of grip and mounting products developed especially for the motion picture, television and photographic production industries. This broad range of products has been developed around the micro-griphead with only a 1.25 inches (32mm) diameter...
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$19.00
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MFG# RS5059
Samy's Part# S-009799
Availability: In Stock
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This very handy mounting adapter attaches to a standard light stand and mounts anything from a piece of cardboard (used to block extraneous light from getting into the picture frame) to a pop-out style reflector or background. Mouth of clamp opens up to 9/16" wide. Fits light stand spigot up to...
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$18.95
MFG# KG024511
Samy's Part# S-078956
Availability: In Stock
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The Kupo 5/8 in. Baby Receiver to 3/8 in. Diameter Stud Adapter
allows mounting lights and grip gear with a 3/8" receiver on a light stand with a larger 5/8" Baby stud. This all-metal adapter allows mounting in either a vertical or horizontal orientation. The cast aluminum knob features an int...
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$18.95
MFG# SHOTBAG2
Samy's Part# S-034005
Availability: In Stock
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The STUFFT 2 lb Shot Bag is encapsulated in inner poly bag embroidered with "shot" and weight in pounds custom embroidery. The bag is used to stabilize light stands or set walls.
Does not qualify for free shipping.
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$18.95
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MFG# 2002710
Samy's Part# S-018672
Availability: In Stock
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The MICROgrip 1/4 in. to 5/8 in. Adapter is a pin used to convert 1/4 in. tapped threading to 5/8 in.
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$18.00
MFG# RS1058
Samy's Part# S-004299
Availability: In Stock
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A lite weight stand for small strobes and light weight lampheads. Ideal for speedlites, photofloods, and smaller monolites.
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$17.99
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Light Stands & Grip Equipment: Reliable Support for Every Shoot

Stable lighting is essential for professional photography and videography. Light Stands & Grip Equipment provide the support needed to hold lights, reflectors, and modifiers securely, ensuring consistent results. At Samy's Camera, we offer a wide selection suitable for both studio and location setups.

Versatile Support for Studio Lighting

In a studio, precise positioning of your lights is critical. Light Stands allow you to mount strobes, LED panels, and other strobe lighting equipment safely. Combined with Studio Lighting Kits, you can create controlled, repeatable setups for portraits, product photography, and video production.

Grip Equipment for Flexibility

Grip equipment such as C-stands, booms, clamps, and arms offers unmatched flexibility. They allow photographers and videographers to position lights, reflectors, and flags at exact angles, providing full creative control over shadows and highlights. Using Grip Equipment alongside Panel Reflector Kits makes manipulating light easy and precise.

Outdoor and Location Shoots

Portable Light Stands & Grip Equipment are designed to withstand the demands of on-location shoots. Lightweight yet durable, they can support strobe lighting setups in outdoor environments. When paired with Portable Strobe Lighting Kits or Continuous Lighting Solutions, you can maintain professional strobe lighting quality anywhere.

Enhancing Light Modifiers

Softboxes, umbrellas, and other modifiers require stable mounting to achieve consistent results. By combining Softboxes & Light Modifiers with sturdy light stands, photographers and filmmakers can control light spread, softness, and direction with confidence.

Safety and Durability

High-quality light stands and grip equipment prevent accidents by securely holding expensive strobe lighting gear. Most are adjustable in height and angle, made of durable metals or composites, and designed for stability on uneven surfaces. Using reliable equipment reduces the risk of damage to lights, cameras, and other accessories.

FAQ - Light Stands & Grip Equipment


What is the difference between studio and portable light stands?

Studio stands are heavier and more stable, ideal for permanent setups. Portable stands are lightweight and foldable for location shoots.

Can grip equipment support heavy strobe lighting modifiers?

Yes, professional-grade C-stands, booms, and clamps are designed to safely hold large softboxes, reflectors, and other accessories.

Are light stands adjustable in height?

Most stands are fully adjustable, allowing precise placement of lights for different shots and angles.

Can I use light stands outdoors?

Yes, but make sure to secure them with sandbags or weights to prevent tipping in windy conditions.

What accessories work best with light stands?

Panel Reflector Kits, Softboxes & Light Modifiers, and Continuous Lighting Solutions all pair well with sturdy stands and grip equipment.

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