KUPO CL-30MK 30" MASTER C-STAND WITH SLIDING LEG KIT & QUICK RELEASE - SILVERCentury Stands, or simply known as C Stands, have been one of the most common types of grip equipment used by the filmmaking industry for decades due to their strength and flexibility. Used on its own or in combination with a grip head and grip arm, the C stand is used for mounting lighting equipment and a whole variety of light shaping tools and accessories. All Century Stands feature a unique base specially designed with three varied leg heights.