Kupo Master Shorty Stand (175M)

Overview

The Kupo Master Shorty Stand (175M) is a compact, lightweight aluminium lighting stand designed for professional film, photography, and studio use where portability and reliability are essential. Despite its small footprint when folded, it delivers strong performance with a maximum load capacity of up to 9 kg, making it ideal for smaller lighting fixtures, LED units, and modifiers.

Built from durable black anodised aluminium, this stand combines strength with easy transport and fast setup on location. Its 3 riser, 4 section design allows smooth height adjustment up to 2.13 m, while the compact closed length makes it highly efficient for travel and storage.

Double leg braces improve stability during use, and the included 5/8" (16 mm) baby receiver with detachable spigot ensures compatibility with a wide range of professional lighting equipment. Designed for crews who need a dependable stand without unnecessary bulk, the Master Shorty Stand is a practical on-set essential.

Key Features
• Lightweight black anodised aluminium construction for durability and portability
• Supports up to 9 kg load capacity for lighting fixtures and accessories
• Maximum height of 2.13 m for versatile lighting placement
• Compact folded length of 70 cm for easy transport and storage
• 3 riser, 4 section design for smooth and flexible height adjustment
• Double leg brace system for improved stability on set
• 5/8" (16 mm) baby receiver with detachable baby stud (KS-017) for universal compatibility
• Optional caster compatibility for studio mobility (KC-080R)
• Designed for film, photography, and video production environments

Specifications
• Maximum Height: 2.13 m
• Minimum Operating Height: 0.705 m
• Closed Length: 0.70 m
• Load Capacity: 9 kg
• Weight: 1.83 kg
• Sections: 4
• Risers: 3
• Footprint Diameter: 0.73 m
• Tube Diameters: 35 mm / 30 mm / 25 mm / 20 mm
• Leg Diameter: 22 mm
• Material: Aluminium
• Finish: Black anodised aluminium
• Mount: 5/8" (16 mm) receiver with detachable baby stud (KS-017)

What’s in the Box
• Kupo Master Shorty Stand (175M)
• KS-017 Universal 16 mm baby stud adapter

Why we stock it

Hand-picked for its build quality, service backup, and on-set reliability. Talk to our team for kit-list recommendations.

Technical specifications

Detailed specifications available on request.

Need help speccing this?

Our team has rigged, gaffed, and shot with this fixture. Tell us about the production and we'll talk through the modifier set and accessory list.

Local support, in-house workshop

Every fixture we sell is backed by a 24-month warranty, fully serviced from our Johannesburg workshop. We stock genuine spares and can usually return a unit to service within 5 working days of intake.

Our technical team has run the original manufacturer training courses in South Africa — if you need help configuring DMX, integrating with a CRMX system, or troubleshooting on location, we're a phone call away.

Need it on a job tomorrow?

We hold flagship cinema fixtures in walk-in stock. Order before 11:00 for same-day Johannesburg dispatch — or come collect from our showroom in person.