Flashpoint 9′ Auto Stand

The Flashpoint 9′ Auto Stand is a heavy-duty light support stand designed for photographers and videographers who need fast, hands-free setup and breakdown while shooting solo or on the move. Rather than manually extending each leg, the stand sets up automatically: simply placing the closed stand vertically on the floor causes the legs to splay open fully on their own, and lifting the stand causes the legs to automatically retract and fold closed again.

The stand adjusts from approximately 3.5 feet up to just over 9 feet in height, folding down to about 40 inches for storage or transport. It’s built from sturdy aluminum alloy with easy twist-lock knobs securing each leg section, along with rounded leg tips designed for smooth, reliable automatic opening even on flat, hard surfaces. A reversible 5/8″ top stud, featuring a 1/4″-20 thread on one end and a 3/8″ thread on the other, allows the stand to mount lighting fixtures either vertically or horizontally as needed, and can safely support strobe heads, monolights, and similar studio lighting equipment.

This stand is a practical lifesaver for lone photographers and videographers, as well as an efficient tool for photo assistants who need to set up or relocate lighting quickly, even in tight or awkward spaces where manually extending legs would be difficult. All hardware and fittings use sturdy metal construction throughout.

Key Features
– Automatic leg extension (opens when placed vertically) and retraction (folds when lifted)
– Height range of approximately 3.5 ft. to just over 9 ft.
– Folds down to approximately 40 in. for storage/transport
– Sturdy aluminum alloy construction
– Easy twist-lock leg knobs
– Rounded leg tips for reliable automatic opening
– Reversible 5/8″ top stud (1/4″-20 and 3/8″ threads)
– Safely supports strobe heads, monolights, and similar lighting equipment
– Can be mounted vertically or horizontally