C8 Auto Stand - 8 foot

Pick it up. Move it. Set it down. The legs do the rest.

The Cheetah Stand C8 Auto Stand is the original automatic light stand built for photographers and creators who need to move fast.

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. No wasting time repositioning your lighting.

With an 8-foot maximum height, compact 28.5" folded length, and lightweight 3.2 lb design, the C8 is ideal for speedlights, compact strobes, LEDs, umbrellas, and lightweight lighting setups.

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 light from one position to another in seconds without stopping to collapse and reopen the stand.

Perfect when you're constantly changing lighting positions during a shoot.

📸 MADE FOR FAST-PACED SHOOTS

The C8 shines when you need to move quickly.

It's ideal for:

• Weddings
• Events
• On-location portraits
• Headshots
• School photography
• Real estate photography
• Small studio setups
• Content creation
• Run-and-gun lighting

Move through crowded rooms, narrow aisles, and busy event spaces without dragging an open tripod footprint behind you. Fits perfectly between traditional church pews!

🪶 LIGHTWEIGHT & TRAVEL FRIENDLY

At only 3.2 lbs, the C8 is easy to carry while still supporting lighting setups up to 6 lbs.

Its compact 28.5" closed length makes it an excellent choice for travel photographers who want a portable stand that's easy to transport from job to job. Fits in large check-in luggage.

📏 UP TO 8 FEET HIGH

Extend the C8 from approximately 29" to 96", giving you plenty of flexibility for everything from low portrait lighting to elevated key, rim, and background lights.

💡 PERFECT FOR COMPACT LIGHTING

The C8 is an excellent match for lightweight lighting equipment such as:

• Speedlights
• Godox AD100 and AD200 style strobes
• Westcott FJ100 strobe
• Compact strobes
• Small monolights
• LED lights
• Umbrellas
• Small reflectors and modifiers

For heavier strobes and larger modifiers, consider one of Cheetah Stand's heavier-duty Auto Stand models.

LESS BENDING. FASTER WORKFLOW.

Traditional light stands force you to stop, bend down, collapse the legs, move the stand, and reopen them every time you reposition a light.

The C8 eliminates those extra steps.

Lift it. Move it. Set it down.

That's especially valuable at weddings and events where lighting positions can change dozens of times throughout the day with little room to work with.

BUILT TO KEEP WORKING

Cheetah Stand supports the C8 with replaceable maintenance parts, helping you keep your stand working instead of replacing the entire stand when individual components wear over time.

A professional tool should be something you can maintain—not something you throw away.

C8 SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Height: 96" / 8 ft
Minimum Height: 29"
Closed Length: 28.5"
Footprint: 32"
Stand Weight: 3.2 lbs
Maximum Load: 6 lbs
Leg System: Automatic opening and closing

BEST FOR

Speedlights • Small Strobes • LEDs • Umbrellas • Lightweight Modifiers • 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 ORIGINAL CHEETAH STAND EXPERIENCE

Once you've experienced the speed of an automatic light stand, traditional stands feel like extra work.

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

WHAT'S INCLUDED

1 × Cheetah Stand C8 Auto Stand