The Nissin LS-65C Carbon Fiber Light Stand was selected by Professional Photographer Magazine as a 2020 Hot One.
Features:
- Carbon fiber stand weighs just 29 oz (1.8 lbs)
- Compact design collapses to 24”
- Adjustable height 24”- 106”
- Maximum load 6.6 lbs when fully extended
Compact Lightweight Design
The Nissin LS-65C lightweight carbon fiber light stand weighs only 29 oz (1.8 lbs), making it ideal for travel. The stand’s 5-section center column and 3 foldable legs are made from strong yet lightweight carbon fiber tubes.
Adjustable Height
With 5 sections in the center column, the Nissin LS-65C is adjustable from 24”-106”. Adjust the stand’s height to position your light where it is needed. When not in use the Nissin LS-65C collapses to only 24” long.
Attaching Lights
The top attachment of the Nissin LS-65C includes a 5/8” stud with a 1/4", and 3/8" screw thread tip. This versatile design makes it easy to quickly and securely attach umbrella brackets, speedlights, soft boxes, LED lighting, and most standard lighting accessories.
Nissin Super Light Stand Comparison: LS-55C vs LS-65C
| Nissin LS-55C | Nissin LS-65C | |
| Sections | 5 | 5 |
| Materials | Carbon-fiber | Carbon-fiber |
| Central Pole Lock | Twist | Twist |
| Bottom Lower Legs | Reverse folding (3 legs) | Reverse folding (3 legs) |
| Panhead | UNC 3/8" screw (with a UNC 1/4" screw adapter) | UNC 3/8" screw (with a UNC 1/4" screw adapter) |
| Folded Length | 19.1 inches/485 mm | 23.6 inches/600 mm |
| Minimum Operating Height | 19.1 inches/485 mm | 23.6 inches/600 mm |
| Maximum Operating Height | 6.5 feet / 2m | 8.85 feet / 2.7m |
| Safety Payload Weight | 3.3 pounds / 1.5kg | 6.6 pounds / 3kg |
| Net Weight | 22 ounces / 625g | 28.7 ounces /815g |
| Accessories | Nissin strap | Nissin strap |
Durable, Stable, and Strong
The Nissin LS-65C features 3 folding carbon fiber legs that connect to the carbon fiber center column providing strength and stability. To further improve stability when shooting outdoors or in high traffic areas, a weight such as a sandbag or water bottle can be attached to the legs (not included).
Minimum - Maximum Footprint
The length of each leg from the center column is 21”. When placed against a wall, the min-max distance from the wall to the outside leg is 26-32.5”.