--- product_id: 2603987 title: "Kupo 40\" C-Stand Turtle Base Kit Professional Grip Stand with 2.5\" Grip Head and 40\" Grip Arm, Heavy-Duty Steel Construction for Photography and Video Lighting - Silver (KS704712)" brand: "kupo" price: "€ 471.60" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/2603987-kupo-40-c-stand-turtle-base-kit-professional-grip-stand store_origin: IE region: Ireland --- # Spring ring locking system enables <2s setup 40" extended grip arm for versatile positioning Heavy-duty zinc alloy turtle base for max stability Kupo 40" C-Stand Turtle Base Kit Professional Grip Stand with 2.5" Grip Head and 40" Grip Arm, Heavy-Duty Steel Construction for Photography and Video Lighting - Silver (KS704712) **Brand:** kupo **Price:** € 471.60 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎬 Elevate your lighting game with the Kupo Turtle Base—where pro stability meets lightning-fast setup. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kupo 40" C-Stand Turtle Base Kit Professional Grip Stand with 2.5" Grip Head and 40" Grip Arm, Heavy-Duty Steel Construction for Photography and Video Lighting - Silver (KS704712) by kupo - **How much does it cost?** € 471.60 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/2603987-kupo-40-c-stand-turtle-base-kit-professional-grip-stand) ## Best For - kupo enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kupo brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Rock-Solid Stability:** Zinc alloy turtle base supports heavy gear and sandbags, ensuring your lighting stays exactly where you want it. - • **Effortless Rapid Setup:** Spring ring lock lets gravity do the work—deploy or collapse in under 2 seconds, saving precious shoot time. - • **Extended Reach Mastery:** 40" grip arm with textured steel tubing and secure hex stud offers unparalleled control for precise light and modifier placement. - • **Compact & Modular Design:** Detachable riser and nesting legs mean easy transport and storage—perfect for the on-the-go creative professional. - • **Ergonomic Precision Grip Head:** Oversized T-handle and roller bearings deliver maximum torque with minimal effort, locking your accessories firmly in place. ## Overview The Kupo 40" C-Stand Turtle Base Kit is a professional-grade grip stand featuring a patented spring ring locking system for ultra-fast setup, a heavy-duty zinc alloy base for superior stability, and a 40" grip arm with a secure hex stud for versatile lighting positioning. Designed for studio and location use, its modular components and space-saving nesting legs make it ideal for photographers and videographers demanding durability, precision, and efficiency. ## Description The Kupo Master C Stand with Turtle Base features a unique innovation in the world of C Stands that enables the still or moving image-maker of any skill level to open and collapse the legs of the base in under two seconds! The Master C Stand is outfitted with a patented spring ring locking system that removes all tension from the legs so that gravity can do the work for you. A turtle base is an industry term where the riser section can be quickly removed from the base for easy transportation and the base can be used with a stand adapter for a low mounting position. The 40" Grip Arm with Hex Stud is a 2- 1/2" grip head mounted on the end of a 40" piece of steel tubing 5/8" (16mm) in diameter and finished with a faceted hex stud to keep lighting fixtures in position when they are placed on the end of the arm. The surface of the tubing is painstakingly machined to create a rough texture to ensure a non-slip surface. The 2-1/2" grip head consists of a pair of rotating aluminum discs attached to a 5/8" (16 mm) receiver. The discs have four different sized V shaped jaws to accept any accessory with a 5/8", 1/2", 3/8", or 1/4" mounting stud or tubing. The V shaped jaws have teeth that grab whatever is mounted between the plates securely. The 2-1/2" grip head features an oversized ergonomic T handle and dedicated roller bearings designed for maximum torque. Review: Strong, tall and good lookin' - I needed another light stand and decided to give the Kupo 40" Turtle Base Kit a go. It consists of three components--base, two-riser column and arm--rather than a single integrated unit. Component design allows compact storage and compatibility with other Kupo C-stand parts, e.g., riser columns, extensions, booms and grip heads. The column sections and legs move silky smooth and lock securely with large t-handles. And, yeah, the turtle base twist lock and big beefy T-handles make for fast setup and teardown. It’s an attractive piece of kit: fit and finish are excellent and materials—chromed steel tubes with aluminum locks—appear strong enough for war zone duty. Of course, all that metal helps stability but comes at a cost: weight. This beast is 24LBs according to my bathroom scale! So great for studio use but not something I’d want carry to a gig in the boondocks. However, it disassembles quickly and folds fairly flat for storage or transport and fits in my On Stage SSB6500 Speaker And Mic Stand Bag along with a Manfrotto 420CSUNS. The relatively small footprint means it fits in spaces big folding tripod-style light stands dare not tread. I rarely need to saddlebag the base with my small CFL heads and softbox, but I sometimes hang a counterweight on the arm for balance and ease of movement. I mainly use the Kupo to hold a CFL light head and softbox, but have pressed it into service to hold a DSLR for overhead video. Add a Manfrotto 143BK bracket and small ball head and it holds solid. Not as versatile as a jib crane but good for static shots. I own two of these stands and am extremely pleased with their quality, design and performance. And, while a little pricy, is money well spent due to the increased durability and stability. Review: The nicest C-stand I've used. - I've always used traditional fold-up light stands, but was looking for something a bit more robust (I use the Paul C Buff heavy duty stands, and the Impact brand stands, and only one out of three of them has survived the 4 years since I purchased them). The production company I work with has a few Matthews C-Stands, and I've never had any issue with them, but before purchasing my own stands I wanted to see what else was out there. In my research, I heard a couple people mention Kupo... which I had never heard of at that time. I went back and forth for a couple weeks between Avenger, Kupo, and Matthews... and ultimately decided on Kupo (it seemed like even though now many people were talking about them, the few that did absolutely loved them) When the stand arrived I was extremely impressed. The build quality was every bit as good as the Matthews, and in some cases even a step above the Matthews. The large knobs to tighten things down are a pleasure to use. All the fit and finish is top notch. Its actually "beefier" than the Matthews (the diameter of the main tubes are larger). The turtle base is extremely simple to use... the locking mechanism is really clever and definitely a step up from what I was used (some of the ones I use at work have this weird friction/spring lock where you basically just have to man-handle them to get them to fold out... which often confuses assistants). The grip head tightens easier and more securely with less effort than any of the other c-stands I've used. Im 100% happy with the purchase. Going with Kupo was a bit of a gamble because they were unknown to me at a time, but I now think this is the nicest C-stand I've ever used. I plan on buying at least one more, as well as one of the Kupo boom arms and some of their other assorted grip accessories. ## Features - SPECIFICATIONS: Complete kit includes 40" Master C-Stand with turtle base, 2.5" grip head, and 40" grip arm with hex stud for professional studio and location use. - RAPID SETUP SYSTEM: Spring ring locking mechanism allows the stand to open and collapse quickly using gravity for efficient operation. - EXTENDED REACH CONTROL: 40" grip arm provides added reach for positioning lights, flags, and modifiers without compromising stability. - HEAVY-DUTY STRENGTH: Zinc alloy base casting supports heavy lighting equipment and sandbagging for demanding professional use. - SPACE-SAVING DESIGN: Varied leg heights allow multiple C-Stands to nest closely together for organized storage and transport. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00LP3GUOG | | Audio Recording | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #150 in Photographic Lighting Booms & Stands | | Brand | Kupo | | Built-In Media | KS704712 | | Color | Silver | | Compatible Devices | Camera | | Customer Reviews | 5.0 out of 5 stars 60 Reviews | | Folded Size | 52.76 inches | | Global Trade Identification Number | 06954016562141 | | Item Weight | 1.5 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Kupo | | Manufacturer Part Number | KS704712 | | Maximum Weight Recommendation | 22 Pounds | | Media Type | ProductImage | | Model Name | KS704712 | | Model Number | KS704712 | | Warranty Description | Limited Two-Year Warranty | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kupo - **Color:** Silver - **Compatible Devices:** Camera - **Folded Size:** 52.76 inches - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 06954016562141 - **Item Weight:** 1.5 Pounds ## Images ![Kupo 40" C-Stand Turtle Base Kit Professional Grip Stand with 2.5" Grip Head and 40" Grip Arm, Heavy-Duty Steel Construction for Photography and Video Lighting - Silver (KS704712) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718jYyT0TnL.jpg) ![Kupo 40" C-Stand Turtle Base Kit Professional Grip Stand with 2.5" Grip Head and 40" Grip Arm, Heavy-Duty Steel Construction for Photography and Video Lighting - Silver (KS704712) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718Rq+A+lhL.jpg) ![Kupo 40" C-Stand Turtle Base Kit Professional Grip Stand with 2.5" Grip Head and 40" Grip Arm, Heavy-Duty Steel Construction for Photography and Video Lighting - Silver (KS704712) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qSWhW3h2L.jpg) ![Kupo 40" C-Stand Turtle Base Kit Professional Grip Stand with 2.5" Grip Head and 40" Grip Arm, Heavy-Duty Steel Construction for Photography and Video Lighting - Silver (KS704712) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DycCUcBbL.jpg) ![Kupo 40" C-Stand Turtle Base Kit Professional Grip Stand with 2.5" Grip Head and 40" Grip Arm, Heavy-Duty Steel Construction for Photography and Video Lighting - Silver (KS704712) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81criIoRJ1L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What are the actual sizes of the assembled 20” stand (minimum & maximum)** A: Maximum Working Height 67.7" / 172 cm Minimum Working Height 36.4" / 92.5 cm Collapsed Height 36.6" / 93 cm Footprint Diameter 39.37" / 100 cm **Q: Why is there such a huge price difference between the sliding leg and the turtle base?** A: Sliding legs are handy on staircases or really sloping terrain. For that work, I just have an assistant hold the stand. The turtle base opens and closes in about a second. It also detaches quickly for transport or to swap out for a wheeled base. I love KUPO's turtle and will never use another Cstand ever! The additional machining in the base adds to the cost. It is very slick! **Q: It says 40 inches...what about this is 40 inches? It looks the same size as other C stands that say "10 ft".** A: From Kupo Site 40" Master C-Stand with Turtle Base Minimum Extension (Height) 52.76 in (134 cm) (4.3966667 ft) Maximum Extension (Height) 116.73 in (296.5 cm) (9.7275 ft) **Q: I want to attach a yongnuo yn 565 ex speedlite to this kit. do i need an additional accessory to mount my speedlite? please be specific.** A: The Kupo is the best stand available in my opinion. Great choice. I use 40", however, the 20" is more portable. The top of the stand is a "Baby" mount. It's basically a 5/8" cylindrical stud. Studio strobes will generally attach directly to this stud. "Junior" studs are 1 1/8" cylindrical studs or sockets. Larger heavier lights use this mount. Combo stands have both. If you are using hot shoe mounted speedlites you will need an adapter. On amazon, search on speedlight bracket. You will have many choices. Choose one that will allow you to tilt the flash and hold an umbrella. They are $5-20.00 and will last a life time. The end opposite the hot shoe adapter is made to connect right to the "Baby" stud. It is very secure. I hope this answer helps. I would have included part numbers and pictures, however, that is not allowed. Good luck and happy shooting! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strong, tall and good lookin' *by P***Y on December 25, 2015* I needed another light stand and decided to give the Kupo 40" Turtle Base Kit a go. It consists of three components--base, two-riser column and arm--rather than a single integrated unit. Component design allows compact storage and compatibility with other Kupo C-stand parts, e.g., riser columns, extensions, booms and grip heads. The column sections and legs move silky smooth and lock securely with large t-handles. And, yeah, the turtle base twist lock and big beefy T-handles make for fast setup and teardown. It’s an attractive piece of kit: fit and finish are excellent and materials—chromed steel tubes with aluminum locks—appear strong enough for war zone duty. Of course, all that metal helps stability but comes at a cost: weight. This beast is 24LBs according to my bathroom scale! So great for studio use but not something I’d want carry to a gig in the boondocks. However, it disassembles quickly and folds fairly flat for storage or transport and fits in my On Stage SSB6500 Speaker And Mic Stand Bag along with a Manfrotto 420CSUNS. The relatively small footprint means it fits in spaces big folding tripod-style light stands dare not tread. I rarely need to saddlebag the base with my small CFL heads and softbox, but I sometimes hang a counterweight on the arm for balance and ease of movement. I mainly use the Kupo to hold a CFL light head and softbox, but have pressed it into service to hold a DSLR for overhead video. Add a Manfrotto 143BK bracket and small ball head and it holds solid. Not as versatile as a jib crane but good for static shots. I own two of these stands and am extremely pleased with their quality, design and performance. And, while a little pricy, is money well spent due to the increased durability and stability. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The nicest C-stand I've used. *by Z***M on November 10, 2014* I've always used traditional fold-up light stands, but was looking for something a bit more robust (I use the Paul C Buff heavy duty stands, and the Impact brand stands, and only one out of three of them has survived the 4 years since I purchased them). The production company I work with has a few Matthews C-Stands, and I've never had any issue with them, but before purchasing my own stands I wanted to see what else was out there. In my research, I heard a couple people mention Kupo... which I had never heard of at that time. I went back and forth for a couple weeks between Avenger, Kupo, and Matthews... and ultimately decided on Kupo (it seemed like even though now many people were talking about them, the few that did absolutely loved them) When the stand arrived I was extremely impressed. The build quality was every bit as good as the Matthews, and in some cases even a step above the Matthews. The large knobs to tighten things down are a pleasure to use. All the fit and finish is top notch. Its actually "beefier" than the Matthews (the diameter of the main tubes are larger). The turtle base is extremely simple to use... the locking mechanism is really clever and definitely a step up from what I was used (some of the ones I use at work have this weird friction/spring lock where you basically just have to man-handle them to get them to fold out... which often confuses assistants). The grip head tightens easier and more securely with less effort than any of the other c-stands I've used. Im 100% happy with the purchase. Going with Kupo was a bit of a gamble because they were unknown to me at a time, but I now think this is the nicest C-stand I've ever used. I plan on buying at least one more, as well as one of the Kupo boom arms and some of their other assorted grip accessories. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can see me purchasing more of these soon, great value and a solid well built C stand. *by T***W on April 3, 2017* This is the first Kupo C stand I own and bought it after buying a baby boom from them, I have several C stands and some cost about three times what I paid for this one. Very well made, solid, and it sets up and breaks down just like in the demo video. I normally use this with the baby boom to hold a 7' umbrella or a 5' octobox and a studio strobe over my head, with a 20# sandbag on the long leg I don't even think about it after I set it up. Also used it to hold a 22" beauty dish on the 40" grip arm over both me and a model, put it where I wanted it and shot away. The fit and finish on these stands is good, The parts that should move do and without binding and the parts that should lock in place really stay put. Nice large T handles on the grip heads let you really torque the head in place or release it when it tightens itself down. I can find slightly cheaper C stands out there that are similar in quality but this looks to me like the stand I'll still be using in 10 years. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kupo 40in Master C-Stand with Turtle Base Kit (40in C-Stand with Turtle Base Includes a 40in Grip Arm with Hex Stud and 2.5in Grip Head, Plus 2nd Additional 2.5in Grip Head) - Silver (KS704712) - Impact 6" End Jaw Vise Grip - ABCCANOPY Photography Sandbag for Video Stand, Heavy Duty Weight Bags for Light Tripod, Camping Chair, 4 Packs (Black) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ie/products/2603987-kupo-40-c-stand-turtle-base-kit-professional-grip-stand](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/2603987-kupo-40-c-stand-turtle-base-kit-professional-grip-stand) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ireland* *Store origin: IE* *Last updated: 2026-05-26*