The Godox 260T is a three-section aluminum light stand with air-cushioned risers, reaching 8.5′ (260 cm) and coming down to 99 cm. The air cushioning is the point of this model: if a lock is released before the fixture is supported, each section descends on a column of trapped air rather than slamming down, which protects the stand, the fixture and the fingers underneath it. That makes it a sensible choice for shared studios, teaching spaces, rental stock and anywhere assistants are striking lights in a hurry.
Thick 31.5 mm and 25.7 mm tubing and a wide braced leg spread give the 260T real stability for its weight, and it is rated to carry roughly 11 lb (5 kg) – enough for a compact studio strobe such as an AD400Pro, a COB LED head, or a medium softbox and speedring. The riser is topped with a fixed 5/8″ (16 mm) studio stud that accepts standard umbrella swivels, receivers and tilt brackets.
At 4.4 lb (2 kg) and a folded length of about 39″ (100 cm), it is easy to carry a pair to a location shoot while still stepping up from the very light travel stands. If you need more height in the same general class, look at the 9.3′ Godox 290F; if you need to roll a heavy fixture around a studio, look at the wheeled 240FS.
Features
- Air-cushioned riser sections lower gently instead of dropping if a lock is released
- Three-section aluminum construction reaching 8.5′ (260 cm)
- Heavy 31.5 mm / 25.7 mm tubing for stiffness under load
- Approximately 11 lb (5 kg) load rating suits compact strobes and COB LED heads
- Fixed 5/8″ (16 mm) studio stud fits standard swivels, receivers and tilt brackets
- Wide braced tripod leg spread for a stable footprint
- Two quick-release lever locks for fast height changes
- Black finish keeps the stand out of reflective product shots
Technical Specifications
- Maximum height: 260 cm (8.5′)
- Minimum height: 99 cm
- Folded / transport length: 100 cm (39.4″)
- Riser sections / locks: 3 / 2
- Maximum load: approx. 5 kg (11 lb)
- Stand weight: 2 kg (4.4 lb)
- Tube diameters: 31.5 mm / 25.7 mm
- Mounting stud: fixed 5/8″ (16 mm)
- Air cushioning: yes
- Material: aluminum
- Colour: black
What’s Included
- Godox 260T Air-Cushioned Light Stand
