Kupo 013 Folding Base Stand (地腳)

$40.00 /day

The Kupo 013 Folding Base Stand is now available for premium gear rental in Hong Kong. This heavy-duty steel low stand is the industry standard for positioning heavy lights at ground level on busy HK sets.

A 10% damage waiver fee will be applied to your order in the rental basket unless proof of own insurance can be supplied.

The Kupo 013 Folding Base Stand is a heavy-duty, highly dependable steel low stand engineered for professional lighting technicians and cinematographers renting in Hong Kong. Commonly referred to in the local industry as a “folding low base stand,” this robust accessory is designed to support high-intensity, heavy lighting fixtures or background modifiers close to the studio floor. The defining workflow feature of the Kupo 013 is its space-saving foldable leg architecture coupled with a striking low profile, directly resolving space constraints and setup friction when hiding backlight units behind props or actors on fast-moving HK production sets.

By selecting equipment hire through Dream Scenes Studio, crews secure an absolute workhorse for stable low-angle illumination. Crafted with premium zinc-plated steel, the base features dual mounting options—a junior 1-1/8″ (28mm) receiver and a baby 5/8″ (16mm) retractable pin—ensuring seamless compatibility with a vast range of professional movie fixtures without requiring clumsy adapters in tightly scheduled workflows.

Applicable Scenarios:

Chai Wan and Kwun Tong Industrial Studios: Perfect for lookbook backgrounds, commercial product sets, and high-contrast portraits requiring a heavy key light or rim light positioned right at ground level.
Central and Tsim Sha Tsui Interior Sets: Ideal for hiding compact, high-output fixtures behind couches, desks, or practical set pieces to create realistic ambient lamp glow or window kickers.
Hong Kong Stage and Studio Backdrops: Excellent for placing large LED panels or heavy lights directly upward to illuminate cyc walls, seamless backdrops, or greenscreens evenly from the floor up.

Heavy-Duty Zinc-Plated Steel: Built with high structural rigidity to safely support heavy lighting fixtures without bowing or vibrating under pressure.
Ultra-Low Profile Architecture: Positions the lighting source close to the floor, making it effortless to hide fixtures directly behind props, furniture, or set decor.
Space-Saving Foldable Legs: Features a smooth leg-folding mechanism that collapses the base flat into a compact footprint for easy transport in crammed equipment vehicles.
Dual Universal Mounting Pins: Equipped with an integrated 1-1/8″ (28mm) female junior receiver and a built-in retractable 5/8″ (16mm) male baby pin to accept any standard industry light.
Ergonomic T-Handle Locking Mechanism: Utilizes a solid metal locking knob that provides maximum gripping tension to keep heavy extension risers or pins securely anchored.

Kupo 013 Folding Base Stand Body × 1

⚠️ Note: This single-item rental includes the low folding base stand only. It does NOT include castor wheels, extension risers, C-Stand arms, sandbags, or lighting fixtures. Please add your preferred extension columns and safety grip gear to your cart separately if needed.

Q: Can the Kupo 013 support massive high-power LED fixtures like an Aputure STORM 1200x on HK sets?
A: Yes, this heavy-duty stand is engineered precisely for heavy loads and can easily handle fixtures up to 25kg when used properly. However, for maximum safety on set, we highly recommend throwing a heavy sandbag over the legs to prevent tipping when balancing asymmetric or front-heavy lights.
Q: Does this folding base stand come with wheels for moving across the studio?
A: No, this standard model features fixed rubber-tipped feet to provide solid, non-slip friction on studio floors. If your workflow requires rolling capabilities, please request optional castor wheels or check our available rolling base configurations.
Q: How do I switch between the 5/8″ baby pin and the 1-1/8″ junior receiver?
A: The stand features an ingenious native combo design. The main central socket is a wide 1-1/8″ receiver. Inside that socket sits a spring-loaded or screw-locking 5/8″ pin. You can easily extend the small pin upward for smaller lights, or retract/remove it to drop a heavy junior pin directly into the large receiver.
Q: How is the rental fee calculated?
A: The rental fee is calculated on a 24-hour basis per rental period at Dream Scenes Studio Hong Kong.
Q: Is a deposit required?
A: Yes, a corresponding deposit is required for all equipment rentals in HK.
Q: What payment methods are accepted for the deposit?
A: We accept credit card authorization for the deposit, which is fast and convenient for local and international crews.