Matthews 40" C+Stand with Spring Loaded Turtle Base Chrome

Description

Matthews 40" C+Stand with Spring Loaded Turtle Base
The Matthews 40" C+Stand combines professional-grade stability with versatile design. Its Turtle Base detaches to function as a standalone low-boy. With three sections and two risers, it adjusts from 53" to 126" tall with a compact 21" folded footprint—ideal for studios, location shoots, and production sets. 

Design:

2 risers

3 sections

40" C+Stand with Turtle Base design

Detachable column lifts off base; base functions as standalone low-boy

Knurled 5/8" baby pin center column mount

T-handles

Round leg shape with no wheels

Non air cushion construction

Highlights:

Ideal for small packages due to versatility

Detachable Turtle Base offers a stable low stand, with a mounting height of 12”, featuring a Junior Receiver compatible with many standard grip hardware and lighting units

Detachable Riser offers a double riser featuring a Junior Pin on one end and a Baby Pin on the other. This can be used as a boom arm, a hanger, or many other support solutions. 

Base is spring-loaded

Features:

Serrated gobo heads insure a strong bite and prevents side roll

Knurled baby pin ensures whatever is being mounted stays put

V-shaped brass brakes ensuring 3-point strong contact

Stainless steel helicoil inserts in riser castings

Stay put T-handles wont fall out of riser castings

Aluminum Magic Gasket ensures once grip head is engaged it will not slip

Maximum Payload Capacity:
22 lbs

Uses:

Ideal for motion picture, television, and photography lighting setups. 

Features Matthews' signature staggered leg design for close nesting on set and stability on uneven surfaces. 

Removable base risers simplify travel and setup. 

Fast, easy operation with smooth opening and closing. 

Industry standard since 1974—trusted by gaffers, grips, and lighting professionals worldwide.

Dimensions:
Maximum Height: 126" / 10.5'
Minimum Height: 53" / 4.4'
Footprint: 27.5" / 2.3'
Folded Base: 21" / 1.75'

Weight:
11 lbs

Materials:
Steel

FAQ:
Matthews C-Stands: The Ultimate Tool for Photography & Film Professionals
The C-Stand started here — Matthews introduced the first folding-leg Century Stand in 1974, and it remains the most-used support tool on any set. Every stand below is machined in Burbank, California.

Which base do you need?

Sliding leg — one leg slides up the column for stairs, curbs, slopes, or tucking tight against set pieces. The classic choice.

Spring-loaded folding — legs snap open and shut in seconds; built for fast setups and faster wrap-outs.

Turtle base (C+) — the column lifts off the base for compact packing and travel; the base alone doubles as a low-boy.

Hollywood Pro low profile — a wider, flatter footprint for heavier rigs on professional sets.

5" Pocket C-Stand — a palm-size version for tabletop and small-fixture work.

Then pick your height (20" or 40" risers) and finish (chrome or black).

Manufacturer SKU:
339758 

In The Box:

Matthews C+Riser Section Chrome (339725)
Matthews Spring Loaded Turtle Base Chrome (339759)
Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

*Hollywood Arm now comes with knurled baby pin.