Kupo CL-20M 20"""" Master C-Stand With Sliding Leg & Quick-Release - Silver

Kupo CL-20M 20" Master C-Stand – Sliding Leg & Quick-Release for Leveling

Century Stands, commonly called “C” Stands, have served the filmmaking industry for decades because they offer strength and flexibility. The Kupo CL-20M is the latest addition to Kupo’s C-stand series. It adds a patent-pending mechanical design that delivers a quick-release setup and a sliding leg for leveling on inclines and uneven terrain.

Purpose and common uses

Use the CL-20M on its own or together with a grip head and grip arm. It supports lighting equipment and a wide range of light-shaping tools and accessories. Because of its base design, the stand allows close-proximity mounting of lights and easy storage when not in use.

Key features

• Sliding leg for uneven terrain: Unlock the knob on the longest leg and swing the legs to the correct positions in seconds to adapt to slopes and irregular surfaces.
• Quick-release setup: The patent-pending mechanical design enables fast assembly and adjustment on set.
• Spring-loaded locating pin: When engaged, the pin helps the longest leg perform leveling work reliably.
• Tip-over protection: While the longest leg levels, the middle leg holds position to prevent accidental tip-over.
• Three varied leg heights: The base features three different leg heights so you can nest stand bases closely together for compact storage and tight on-set positioning.
• Finish: Silver (as specified in the product title).

How it works — quick setup and leveling

1. Unlock the knob on the longest leg.
2. Swing the legs into the desired positions; the design lets you position them in seconds.
3. Engage the spring-loaded locating pin to lock the longest leg for leveling.
4. Rely on the middle leg to hold the stand steady and reduce the risk of tip-over.

Nesting and storage

All Century Stands, including the CL-20M, feature a base with three varied leg heights. This design lets you “nest” bases so risers sit just inches apart. As a result, you can position multiple stands close together during a shoot or store them compactly when they are not in use.

Smart FAQ

Question: What is a C-stand used for?
Answer: A C-stand mounts lighting fixtures and light-shaping accessories. You can use it alone or pair it with a grip head and grip arm for a range of grip and lighting setups on set.

Question: How does the sliding leg help on uneven ground?
Answer: The sliding longest leg lets you swing each leg into position and then lock it with the knob. While the spring-loaded locating pin engages, that leg performs the leveling work so the stand sits correctly on slopes or uneven surfaces.

Question: What safety features prevent tipping?
Answer: The CL-20M uses the spring-loaded locating pin on the longest leg to secure leveling, and the middle leg keeps the stand in place to prevent accidental tip-over during setup and use.

Question: Can I place multiple stands close together for tight setups or storage?
Answer: Yes. The base uses three varied leg heights that allow you to nest bases so risers are only inches apart. This enables close-proximity mounting and compact storage.