Phottix Saldo 245A Air Cushion Automatic Collapsible Light Stand, Chrome & Black - 245cm

The Phottix Saldo 245A Air Cushion Automatic Collapsible Light Stand, Chrome & Black - 245cm is a highly innovative, fast-deploying support system engineered for solo shooters, wedding photojournalists, and run-and-gun location creators. Featuring a specialized auto-collapsing leg design, this stand eliminates the tedious task of manually loosening and tightening leg base knobs when moving between setups.

By simply placing the stand down, gravity engages the mechanism to instantly extend the base legs; lifting it off the floor causes the legs to automatically pull flush against the center column for effortless mobility.

Product Features in Detail

Gravity-Activated Automatic Leg Extension
The defining feature of the Saldo 245A is its automated leg framework. When you place the stand's central base column onto the ground, the internal mechanical linkages use gravity to spread the tripod legs wide into a locked, stable stance. This setup completely removes the need to manually loosen and tighten base T-knobs at every new location.

High-Speed Auto-Retracting Mobility
Designed to streamline fast-paced event and portrait workflows, lifting the stand straight up off the floor instantly triggers the legs to fold inward. The three legs collapse flat against the central column automatically, allowing you to quickly navigate through tight crowds, narrow doorways, or cluttered studio floors without catching on cords or furniture.

Air-Cushioned Safety Riser Columns
To shield your delicate electronics and flash tubes from impact shocks, the four-section vertical column features active air cushioning. If a section lock knob is released accidentally while supporting a heavy flash or LED panel, the internal air pressure acts as a gentle pneumatic brake, easing the gear down slowly instead of letting it drop instantly.

Rugged Four-Section Aluminum Core
Constructed from high-grade aluminum alloy tubes, the stand offers a great balance of lightweight portability and structural rigidity. The four-section column design allows the stand to reach an impressive 8.0-foot height for overhead hair-lighting or high-angle softbox placements, while still collapsing down to a highly packable 30.3 inches for transit.

Universal Dual-Option Mounting Apex
The top of the stand is equipped with an industry-standard 5/8" baby pin stud, making it natively compatible with nearly all standard studio strobes, monolights, speedlight brackets, and umbrella holders. For added versatility, the stud features a 1/4"-20 threaded tip, allowing you to mount ball heads, field monitors, or wireless triggers directly without a separate adapter.

Protective Rubber Base Buffer Pad
Addressing the wear and tear of repetitive field deployment, the bottom of the central base column is fitted with a heavy-duty rubber buffer pad. This integrated bumper absorbs the physical impact when the stand is set down on hard concrete, tile, or wooden floors, protecting the internal automatic mechanical linkage from damage while preventing floor scratches.