Neewer ST-190SS Light Stand

The ST-190SS features a standard 5/8-inch spigot, making it compatible with most studio strobes, LED monolights, and speedlights. With a load capacity of 13.5 pounds, it is sturdy enough for medium-sized softboxes and reflectors.

Yes, it acts as a shock absorber. If you loosen the locking knob while a light is mounted, the spring prevents the stand section from dropping suddenly, which protects your equipment from impact damage.

While the stainless steel construction provides good durability, it is primarily designed for studio environments. If you use it outdoors, you should definitely use sandbags to prevent it from tipping over in the wind, as it is relatively lightweight at 2.5 pounds.

It collapses down to 28 inches, or about 2.3 feet. This makes it easy to fit into most standard lighting gear bags or carry-on luggage for on-location shoots.

You can use it to hold lightweight muslin or paper backdrops if you have a crossbar attachment, but it is not designed to support heavy-duty backdrop systems. It is best suited as a dedicated light stand.