Background Stand Backdrop Support System Kit 8ft by 10ft Wide by Fancierstudio TB30

A few years ago I bought the Savage Economy Background Support System because it was recommended in The Digital Photography Book Volume 2 by Scott Kelby. It turned out to be shoddiest piece of kit I have ever purchased. They would jam constantly so that I had to carry some large pliers along with them. They pinched my fingers several times. They did not collapse to portable dimensions (they wouldn't even fit in my car trunk). I grew to HATE them. Recently I saw this kit from Fancier Studio that cost less than my Savage setup, but looked much more useful. It arrived quickly, of course, since fulfillment is by Amazon. First impression: The carrying case is cleverly designed and appears fairly well constructed. The stands were very easy to set up without pinching my fingers; they are spring-loaded to absorb any shock from inadvertent release. There are four horizontal pieces that, when joined, span between the stands. Three of the four fit together easily. One would not fit; the aluminum coupler was just a bit bigger than the others and couldn't be inserted into any of the other pieces (it measured about 31mm in diameter, the others were all 30mm). I emailed Fancier the next day, and they offered to replace the defective piece right away; they just asked for a photo of each end so they could be sure to send the correct piece. Once they received the photos, they emailed back that a replacement would be sent the next day. The three good pieces could be assembled to make a horizontal pole about 7 feet long, so I used this kit for an author portrait the next day. The kit worked very well, as expected. The were very stable, easy to adjust, and projected a professional appearance to the client. These have plastic components where a Manfrotto has aluminum, so they may not be as rugged as the high-priced pro gear, and maybe if they were subjected to daily rigors they might not last as long. But if you won't be subjecting them to much abuse, they should last a long time. If you have used equipment from Ephoto or Cowboy Studio, then you know exactly what I mean. These are nearly identical in design and quality. The new crosspiece came today, and (surprise!) they sent me all four horizontal pieces! Two of them can be coupled with the ones I already have to span over twelve feet. That will be handy for large group shots. The fit is very snug, requiring a bit of finessing during assembly, which also means there is almost no wobble when assembled. That gives me confidence when hanging backgrounds and other gear. I can recommend these for anyone who needs highly portable stands on a budget. And I really appreciate the way Fancier Studio treated me when I had trouble. I will choose them the next time I need lighting gear.

I'm a semi-pro photographer - it's not my every day job but I shoot between 10-20 weddings per year, several of which ask for an informal photo booth. Since really all it consists of is me taking pictures of guests against a fun backdrop with props, I decided to buy an inexpensive backdrop kit rather than sink too much money into something, and I settled on the Fancierstudio kit since it cost less than one of my memory cards. At 8ft high and 10ft across fully extended, you can comfortably fit a small group of people in front of this backdrop (depending on your lens) - all you need is some material to drape or clip to the crossbar. In terms of build quality, it's not terrible by any means but I wouldn't exactly call it heavy duty. If you've purchased cheaper lighting kits before (i.e. Cowboy Studio etc.), you'll know the sort of build quality we're talking about. A little heavier than cheaper light stands, but not by too much. Still, for $40 I wasn't expecting what I would call "studio quality" and so for the price I'm definitely pleased. The carry case has held up so far - no fraying or issues with the zippers which is common with cheaper photography gear. Putting it together is relatively easy - I did it for the first time on-location and had it figured out in no time. It sort of reminds me of an old backyard badminton set I had - it uses the same push-pin and snap system for the bars (probably not a technical term). Overall, this is a very decent kit for the price. If Amazon allowed half star ratings I would probably rate this at 4.5 stars, with half a star taken off for the lighter metal being used, but as it stands and for the price, I'm rating this at five stars. I would recommend purchasing a couple of sandbags to place over the tripod legs, this is just good practice in general for studio gear but even more so with this kit. I'm sure I will eventually be purchasing a sturdier kit, but for now this serves its purpose well and I have no problem recommending it.

I purchased this to use with my fancierstudio lighting kit for portraits, but also to use as a frame for party photo backdrops. My first impression is that it's great! Unless I missed it, I don't think instructions were in the box, but it wasn't necessary. It was very easy to figure out and one person can easily set this up in a few minutes. There are tons of height and width options. In my attached photo, I used all but one of the width extenders. It's much larger than I expected, which is great! I tested it with a small blanket, but in the future I'll be using larger portrait backdrops on it/party backdrop decorations. The clips suggested on this listing work great for this stand, perfect size. It's also worth noting that the carry bag it comes I with is very nice. I highly recommend this ! Can't wait to use it. For the price, it definitely exceeded my expectations. It's not the sturdiest product, but it will definitely do the job. With that being said, I really don't think it's flimsy either. It's perfect for the price and I'll get a lot of use out of it.

When I purchased this support system I didn't know how big it would pack down to. Where it is too big to fit into my suitcase it is still a very good size for traveling with. It is easy to put up and pack down and the flexibility of size is awesome. I have both 5' and 10' chromakey backgrounds I have used it with and even at full 10' X 10' it is very stable in the studio. If you need it for outdoor use then you will want to consider a heavier product as a medium wind will likely knock it over. I have also been using the light stands as additional light stands when I haven't needed to use it as a background support. They work quite well as back-ups or for any extra lights you may need to use. I recommend this product for studio use, as backup light stands or if you need a couple of light weight and easily transportable light stands.

I shopped around for a bit before purchasing this background support. I started at the expensive end, and finally decided to go for value over having "the best". I am so far happy with this product. After a couple of practice runs, I am able to assemble the product, including the muslin, in less than ten minutes. It's true that there are no real instructions, but everything is so straightforward that a little bit of staring was all it took to get the gist of it. This backdrop support is not heavy-duty, but it isn't exactly delicate, either. I'm an amateur photographer who visits senior centers to do portraits on some weekends (great practice and everyone gets a kick out of it!), and I'm pretty confident that this product will tolerate being set up and torn down a couple of times a week for however long. I'm mindful of how I handle everything, but I also focus on being quick! It's definitely too light for outdoor use, although I suspect that a few sandbags on the supports will give it a little wind resistance. A bonus is the carrying case. A little rearranging and I'm able to also squeeze my reflector stand into the bag. The bag itself is pretty sturdy feeling, and holds everything securely. I may invest in a professional grade support if I decide to up my work flow, but this one is a great buy! I'm very satisfied with this purchase.

This is a decent setup for the money. It's very easy to put together and take apart. It also travels well as the carrying case has good compartments to fit all the components. The portability, however, is also a weakness. Because the top bar breaks down into smaller rods that snap together, the overall load bearing ability is not that great. It will support large pieces of lightweight fabric but not the pro-grade muslin backdrops. There are also no level indicators on the adjustment stands on either side so it's guesswork trying to get the stand even and level at any height other than maximum, though even if you do extend the adjustment bars to max height on either side, it's also guesswork adjusting the tripod stand on the bottom to match both sides and get a level stand. To gain maximum height, the tripods need to be adjusted to their thinnest setting, which compromises the stability of the rig. If you let the tripod legs spread out for better stability, you won't get the advertised height for the cross-bar. Recommendations for this would be macro or close-up studio works on small subjects, or for occasions where travel ability is paramount to take photos on location at a client's home. For a permanent studio setup, go with something with higher build quality that won't need to break down this easily, supports more weight, and is considerably easier to get level.

This is a great backdrop support system. I used it with a muslin backdrop, and it was fine. It's a bit on the lightweight side, so I'm not sure it could adequately hold a roll of seamless, but for muslin it was fine. The carry bag it comes with holds all the parts, and it's a well-thought-out bag, constructed well with quality seams and velcro. I own a similar system from a different manufacturer that's a bit more heavy-duty, but this one went together easily and firmly. The crossbar pieces are labeled, so you can't mess up. The stands aren't very heavy-duty, but you wouldn't expect that at this price. They're more than adequate for the system. Bottom line, this is a great system for the money. I'd buy it again.

I purchased this to hand a band banner behind us on stage. In that respect this is perfect because the dimensions are totally as described in the product description, the product photo is accurate, and I knew up front that this was going to be a lightweight support. There are some limitations. The first is although you can extend the tripod legs to provide decent stability, this is not for environments where passers by can bump into it. Also, with a banner or backdrop clipped to it, it is not going to work well outdoors unless there is zero breeze. It would not take much to catch a light breeze in the 'sail' area of a backdrop or banner and topple this. However, for me this is a major plus because it's light and easy to carry. If you are a musician you already know the advantage. The cross-member sections are about an inch in diameter, so you will need large clips. The bag was a surprise. I was expecting some cheap, vinyl bag that was an afterthought. While the bag is lightweight, it is designed specifically with pockets for the two stands and the four cross-member sections. Assembly and disassembly are fast and easy. I marked the posts with small pieces of tape so I could quickly level it after I initially got it to the correct height and leveled it. I recommend that you do the same because the first time it takes patience and a bubble level (or tape measure) to get it set up correctly.

Compact case and sturdy frame. It works perfect!

Lo compré de un día para otro por una urgencia de último momento y la verdad llegó a excelente tiempo. Lo pedí un Lunes a las 12:00pm y llegó el Martes a las 3:30pm ¡MUY RÁPIDO! y en excelentes condiciones. El Stand es de calidad aceptable, no es nada Pro ni Semi Pro pero cumple perfectamente con su trabajo, el material se ve delicado pero si lo usarán para interiores y lugares muy controlados en serio que se los recomiendo y tiene buen costo. Viene con una maleta de almacenaje de calidad standar pero ayuda con el transporte de... Al inicio me quede con cara de What!? necesitaba un manual (que no viene) porque me faltaba más altura, pero tiene su truco y es por lógica también.

Great item, very fast delivery, thank you

no te arrepentirás de tu compra lo delicado se debe a la inestabilidad cuando alcanza su máxima altura y anchura, pero usa tu sentido común es práctico es de aluminio sus patas si son un poco delgadas pero funcionales