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Mark Elberson
06-12-2009, 11:08 AM
Can anyone suggest an inexpensive background support system?


For example how about something like this :Interfit Background Support System ("http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/331728-REG/Interfit_COR755_Background_Support_System_.html)


Bryan recommends theManfrotto by Bogen Imaging Background Support System ("http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/227524-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging_314B_Background_Support _System_Black_.html)but it's more than I want to spend on something that will spend most its time in my closet. Usually I don't like to cheap out on gear but this falls into that category of things I'd like to have but won't necessarily use very frequently.
Keith B
06-12-2009, 11:49 AM
The interfit looks better than a junky SP I've been using. I'm not complaining though, someone gave it to me.
Rodger
06-12-2009, 12:44 PM
If you're okay with DIY check this ("http://www.diyphotography.net/homestudio/blz/home-made-cheap-diy-backdrop-stand) out.


If you're looking for a professionallookingsolution, probably not the way to go. But that site has a ton of cool DIY solutions for almost anything.


Hope I helped,


Rodger
Mark Elberson
06-12-2009, 12:51 PM
If you're okay with DIY check this ("http://www.diyphotography.net/homestudio/blz/home-made-cheap-diy-backdrop-stand) out.
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Now that guy is creative! I think I am going to go with store bought though :) If I had a space where I could leave something up all the time that might be the way to go though since PVC is pretty cheap.
clemmb
06-12-2009, 07:07 PM
"If you're okay with DIY check this ("http://www.diyphotography.net/homestudio/blz/home-made-cheap-diy-backdrop-stand) out."


This looks great. My only caution is the wood box with recepticles and dimmers in it. A fire hazard and a violation of the National Electric Code. I do a lot of DYI and support it but lets keep it safe as well.


Mark
lculpin
06-12-2009, 11:57 PM
Most of my work has been location-based so I've only needed something light and this ("http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/72989-REG/Savage_60099_Economy_Background_Support.html) has been fine for me... a couple sand bags help the stability (it's a little rickety) but the price is right. Not sure I'd trust it with Muslins but for seamless it gets the job done