We as BBP Light have developed waterproof and sturdy sandbags and shot/steelbags using the most common weight class used during film, photography, Location, studio and video shoots. The sandbags are filled with sand and the shot/steelbags are filled with galvanized steel discs resulting in a lot of weight and less volume making them handy. Sandbags are used whenever you need extra weight to prevent stands and booms tipping over when used on set.
Mentioned prices are ex warehouse Amsterdam.
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A sandbag is the least exciting part of a setup, but it’s the part that keeps a stand or boom from falling over. That’s why we have them custom-made using sturdy material that can withstand rough handling and wet weather. You can choose from 8-kg and 12-kg sandbags and a 9-kg shot/steel bag (filled with metal).
Sandbags:
Our sandbags are filled with sand. They easily wrap around the leg of a stand, making them very stable. They are available in 8 kg and 12 kg sizes.
Shot/steelbags
A shot/steel bag is filled with galvanized steel discs. As a result, it packs a lot of weight into a small space. That makes it easy to carry and easy to put down on a bus or on a cramped set.
• Weight:
The heavier the fixture and the further out a tripod or boom is extended, the more weight you’ll need.
• Quantity:
Plan on using multiple bags per setup, especially with a boom or butterfly frame.
• Volume:
If you work on location a lot or in tight spaces, a steel bag is more convenient than a sandbag of the same weight.
• Working outdoors:
Choose water-repellent bags so they don’t get heavy and wet in the rain or even develop mold from getting wet.
• Placement:
Place the bag over the tripod leg, always on the side away from the weight.
Since 1992, we have been supplying professional continuous lighting and everything that goes with it. In addition to our own sandbags and steel bags, our selection includes:
• LED fixtures from Akurat, Aputure, Aladdin, Astera, Kino Flo, etc.
• Traditional lighting systems.
• Light modifiers such as softboxes, grids, reflectors, flags, and floppies.
• Butterfly and overhead fabrics from Rosco, and - as of February 2025 -bounce fabrics from Bluff Bounce.
• Batteries, chargers, stands, cable bags and grip equipment.
We work exclusively with professional brands that prioritize optical precision and durability, ensuring that the images you capture today will look just as good three seasons from now.
In our showroom on Abberdaan 194 - 196 in Amsterdam, you can see our brands of fixtures just as it works on set: turned on, dimmed, through a fabric screen, and mounted on a stand with sandbags on the legs. All the brands in our lineup are on display, so you can compare fixtures and accessories side by side. Feel free to bring your own camera, because what you see with the naked eye isn’t always what your camera’s sensor captures.
The showroom is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our staff is happy to assist you and will have whatever you’d like to try ready for you. If you can’t find what you’re looking for online, please call us at 020 - 690 9898 or email info@bbplight.com, and we’ll work with you to find the right product.
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