Hi Ruses, You did not mention budget but if you can afford it get the Matthew's stands they are the greatest. But they are very heavy. The stands can be used for backgrounds as well as light or boom too. They have a great system you won't need to replace them very soon. Les ----- Original Message ----- From: "Russell Baker" <rebphoto@pronetisp.net> To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students" <photoforum@listserver.isc.rit.edu> Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 8:11 PM Subject: Back Ground Stands > Hi Gang.............. > > I am looking to purchase a Back Ground Holder. > > The Photek S-4010 and the JTL JTL B-1012 > seem to have about the same specs. and are available > at Adormama at about the same price. > > > Does anyone have any experience with either > of these products and/or with Protek or JTL? > > Thanks..................... > > Russ > > R.E. Baker Photography > rebphoto@pronetisp.net > > > > > >