Quote Originally Posted by Cozen


Sean, remember the light stand, swivel head, and umbrella you recommended from Mpex? Well I guess it's been on back order this entire time and I haven't received it yet. Any suggestions on alternatives? They listed a buncha of replacements, but I'm not sure what will work best for my Nikon SB and CTR-301P triggers.


If possible I'd like to keep the total for the light stand, swivel, and umbrella around the same prices as what I previously ordered which was around $80 or so.


If you can help me out I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
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I actually asked Sean the same question because I was tired of waiting formpex to restock. mpex recommends theInterfit 8.5 ft Air Cushioned Light Stand as a replacement for the LumoPro 8' Black A/C Stand but Sean said he got one and sent it right back because he was unhappy with the quality. He pointed meto theImpact Air Cushioned Light Stand, Black - 8' (2.4m). It'smyonly experience with a light stand so I don't have anything to compare it to but I likeit so far. Sean caveated (can you make caveat a verb?) hisrecomendation by telling me that he hasn't used them himself but there were many positive comments from users on the strobist forum on Flickr. I paired it with the LumoPro LP634 Umbrella Swivel Adapter from mpex and the Westcott Umbrella - Collapsible, Optical White Satin - 43'' available at either mpex or B&amp;H. All of that adds up to about $75 plus shipping.