C12 Auto Stand - 12 foot heavy duty

Maximum height. Heavy-duty capacity. Faster workflow.

The Cheetah Stand C12 Auto Stand combines our signature automatic leg system with a heavy-duty design built for larger strobes, bigger modifiers, and demanding professional lighting setups.

Simply lift the stand and the legs automatically fold in. Set it back down and the legs automatically deploy. No bending over. No manually folding and unfolding tripod legs. Just pick it up, move your light, and keep shooting.

With nearly 12 feet of maximum height and support for lighting setups up to 15 lbs, the C12 is built for photographers who need serious height, stability, and carrying capacity without giving up the speed of a Cheetah Stand.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

⚡ AUTO-OPENING & CLOSING LEGS

This is what makes a Cheetah Stand different.

Pick it up — the legs automatically close.
Set it down — the legs automatically open.

Move your entire lighting setup from one position to another without stopping to manually collapse and reopen the legs.

At weddings, events, sports sessions, and busy location shoots, the C12 helps keep your workflow moving.

📏 12 FEET OF HEIGHT

Sometimes you simply need to get your light higher.

The C12 extends to 144" / 12 feet, giving you the reach needed for elevated key lights, rim lights, large groups, sports portraits, events, and situations where your lighting needs to get above people, obstacles, or large modifiers.

That extra height also makes the C12 an excellent choice for photographers lighting larger spaces.

💪 HEAVY-DUTY 15 LB CAPACITY

The C12 is built for professional lighting setups weighing up to 15 lbs.

That makes it an excellent match for larger battery-powered strobes and modifiers, including setups such as:

• Godox AD200 - AD300 - AD400 - AD600
• Westcott FJ250 - FJ400 - FJ800
• Profoto  A2 - B20 -B30- B1X - Pro B3 - D30 - Pro D3
• Large continuous lights
• LED lights
• Large umbrellas
• Up to 48" Softbox
• Medium to large lighting modifiers

When your setup is too much for a lightweight stand, the C12 gives you the capacity to step up.

📸 BUILT FOR PROFESSIONAL LOCATION WORK

The C12 is designed for photographers who need serious lighting equipment without sacrificing mobility.

Perfect for:

• Sports portraits
• Weddings
• Events
• Large group photography
• On-location portraits
• Commercial photography
• School photography
• Corporate photography
• Studio work
• Large modifier setups

Lift the stand when you need to reposition your light. The legs close automatically, making it easier to navigate around people, furniture, equipment, and busy shooting environments.

🏋️ HEAVY DUTY WITHOUT GIVING UP MOBILITY

At approximately 7 lbs, the C12 provides substantially more height and load capacity while remaining portable enough for professional location work.

Its wide 42" footprint creates a substantial base when deployed, while the stand collapses down to 43" for transportation and storage.

LESS BENDING. FASTER WORKFLOW.

Moving a traditional heavy-duty light stand can interrupt your entire shooting rhythm.

Bend down. Fold the legs. Lift the stand. Move it. Reopen the legs. Reposition your light.

The C12 simplifies the process.

Lift it. Move it. Set it down. Keep shooting.

The bigger and heavier your lighting setup becomes, the more valuable that workflow can be.

BUILT TO KEEP WORKING

Cheetah Stand supports the C12 with replaceable maintenance and repair parts, helping you keep your stand working instead of replacing the entire stand when individual components wear over time.

Professional equipment should be built to work—and built to be maintained.

C12 SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Height: 144" / 12 ft
Minimum Height: 45"
Closed Length: 43"
Footprint: 42"
Stand Weight: 7 lbs
Maximum Load: 21 lbs
Leg System: Automatic opening and closing
Mount: 3/8" Spigot

BEST FOR

Large Strobes • AD600-Class Lights • FJ800 • Profoto B1X • Large Softboxes • Umbrellas • Sports Portraits • Weddings • Events • Location Photography

WHICH CHEETAH STAND IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

C8 Auto Stand
Compact and lightweight. Best for speedlights, small lights, umbrellas, and lightweight modifiers. 8' max height with 32" footprint.

C10 Auto Stand
More height and carrying capacity. A versatile choice for compact strobes and small-to-medium modifiers. 10' max height with 38" footprint.

C10 HDS / Heavy Duty Auto Stand with Springs
Built for larger strobes, larger modifiers, and heavier professional lighting setups. Heavy duty springs to protect your light in case of an accidental slip. 10' max height with 40" footprint.

C12  / Heavy Duty Auto Stand
Built for larger strobes, larger modifiers, and heavier professional lighting setups. Widest footprint for max stability. 12' max height with 42" footprint.

C12 AIR  / Heavy Duty Auto Stand with Air Cushions
Built for larger strobes, larger modifiers, and heavier professional lighting setups. Widest footprint for max stability. Air cushioned for assisted lowering of heavier setups. 12' max height with 42" footprint.

THE HEAVY-DUTY CHEETAH STAND EXPERIENCE

The C12 gives you the height and strength needed for serious lighting setups while keeping the automatic workflow that makes Cheetah Stand different.

More height. More capacity. Less setup.

Pick it up. Move it. Set it down. Keep shooting.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

1 × Cheetah Stand C12 Auto 12 ft Heavy Duty Light Stand

1 × 3/8" Spigot