The correct way to load C stands has been bugging me. So I put this query into Chat GPT:
“I’d like to know about the physics of safe use of a C stand for photography.
For starters, a C stand is supposed to have the highest leg in the direction of the load
If you add a sand bag to help stability, it makes sense to put ii over that highest leg so that the sandbag is not touching the floor
But it seems to me that with a sandbag, the load would be most effective if it were in the side of the C stand away from the load, and not facing it
What is in fact the most effective way to add load to a C stand to help increase stability?”
In summary the answer was:
- highest leg towards load
- sandbag over that highest leg and not touching floor
You may all know this anyway
“I’d like to know about the physics of safe use of a C stand for photography.
For starters, a C stand is supposed to have the highest leg in the direction of the load
If you add a sand bag to help stability, it makes sense to put ii over that highest leg so that the sandbag is not touching the floor
But it seems to me that with a sandbag, the load would be most effective if it were in the side of the C stand away from the load, and not facing it
What is in fact the most effective way to add load to a C stand to help increase stability?”
In summary the answer was:
- highest leg towards load
- sandbag over that highest leg and not touching floor
You may all know this anyway