Kupo CL-30M 30"""" Master C-Stand With Sliding Leg & Quick-Release - Silver

Kupo CL-30M 30" Master C-Stand — Sliding Leg & Quick-Release (Silver)

Century Stands, commonly called “C” Stands, have served the filmmaking industry for decades because of their strength and flexibility. The Kupo CL-30M is the latest addition to Kupo’s C-stand series and builds on that legacy. It adds a patent-pending mechanical design that enables quick-release setup and a sliding leg for reliable levelling on inclined or uneven surfaces.

Key features

• Patent-pending mechanical design that supports quick-release setup.
• Sliding longest leg for use on inclines and uneven terrain.
• Knob-operated unlocking: unlock the longest leg so all legs can swing into position in seconds.
• Spring-loaded locating pin that engages during levelling to secure position.
• Middle leg that holds the stand in place and helps prevent tip-over accidents.
• Classic three-varied-leg base found on Century Stands to enable nesting and close-proximity setups.
• Finish: Silver.

Design and setup

The CL-30M features a longest leg that slides and locks into place. When you unlock the knob on that leg, you can swing all three legs to their correct positions within seconds. While the longest leg performs the levelling function and the spring-loaded locating pin engages, the middle leg keeps the stand steady to reduce the risk of accidental tip-over. Together, these elements provide a quick, safe, and correct support solution for film sets or studio work.

Uses and compatibility

C-stands work on their own or in combination with grip heads and grip arms. Use the CL-30M to mount lighting equipment and a wide variety of light-shaping tools and accessories. The three varied leg heights allow you to “nest” stand bases so risers sit just inches apart, enabling close-proximity mounting of lights and easy storage when not in use.

Why choose the CL-30M

The CL-30M combines the traditional advantages of Century Stands—strength, flexibility, and nesting capability—with Kupo’s new quick-release and sliding-leg innovations. These design choices make setup faster on uneven surfaces while maintaining the reliable support expected from a master C-stand.

FAQ

question: How does the sliding leg help on uneven ground?
Answer: The longest leg slides and can be unlocked with a knob so all legs swing into the correct positions quickly. The sliding action lets you level the stand on inclines or uneven terrain while the spring-loaded locating pin secures the chosen position.

question: Can I use this C-stand with other grip equipment?
Answer: Yes. The CL-30M is intended for use on its own or together with grip heads and grip arms to mount lights and a variety of light-shaping tools and accessories.

question: What does “nesting” mean and why is it useful?
Answer: Nesting refers to the three varied leg heights that allow bases to sit closely together so risers are just inches apart. This enables close-proximity mounting of multiple stands and saves space during storage.

question: Is the CL-30M safe to use when levelling?
Answer: The stand’s design includes a spring-loaded locating pin that engages during levelling and a middle leg that holds the stand in place to help prevent tip-over, providing a quick and safe support method.