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Cheetah Stand C8 Air Auto Stand – 8 Foot Air Cushioned

Compact. Lightweight. Air-cushioned protection.

The Cheetah Stand C8 Air Auto Stand takes the compact, lightweight design of our popular C8 Auto Stand and adds air cushioning for smoother, more controlled height adjustments.

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 an 8-foot maximum height, 6 lb load capacity, lightweight 3.2 lb design, and air-cushioned risers, the C8 Air 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.

💨 AIR-CUSHIONED PROTECTION

The C8 Air adds air valves and air cushioning to help slow the descent of the stand sections when a collar is loosened.

Instead of your mounted light dropping suddenly, the air cushion helps provide a smoother, more controlled lowering motion.

It's an added layer of protection for your speedlight, compact strobe, LED, or other lighting equipment while maintaining the lightweight portability of the original C8.

📏 UP TO 8 FEET HIGH

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

Its 8-foot working height makes it a great choice for photographers who want a compact stand without sacrificing useful reach.

💪 6 LB LOAD CAPACITY

The C8 Air supports lighting setups weighing up to 6 lbs, making it an excellent match for lightweight lighting equipment such as:

• Speedlights

• Godox V1-style flashes

• Compact strobes

• Small monolights

• LED lights

• Umbrellas

• Small softboxes

• Lightweight reflectors and modifiers

For heavier strobes and larger modifiers, consider one of Cheetah Stand's C10, HDS, or C12 models.

🪶 LIGHTWEIGHT & TRAVEL FRIENDLY

At only 3.2 lbs, the C8 Air is easy to carry from shoot to shoot.

Its compact 28.5" closed length makes it an excellent choice for photographers who want a portable light stand that's easy to transport, store, and reposition throughout the day.

You get the portability of the original C8 with the added protection of air cushioning.

📸 MADE FOR FAST-PACED SHOOTS

The C8 Air 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

Lift the stand and the legs automatically close, making it easier to move through crowded rooms, narrow aisles, and busy event spaces.

Set it back down and you're ready to shoot again.

LESS BENDING. SMOOTHER CONTROL.

Traditional light stands force you to stop every time you need to reposition your lighting.

Bend down. Fold the legs. Move the stand. Open the legs. Reposition your light.

The C8 Air simplifies the process.

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

Then, when it's time to lower your light, the air-cushioned sections help provide a smoother, more controlled descent.

C8 VS. C8 AIR

C8 Auto Stand
Compact and lightweight 8-foot Auto Stand with a 6 lb capacity for speedlights, compact strobes, LEDs, and lightweight modifiers.

C8 Air Auto Stand
The same height, capacity, dimensions, and lightweight design as the C8, with the added benefit of air cushioning for smoother and more controlled lowering.

Choose the C8 Air when you want all the portability and speed of the original C8 with added protection for your lighting equipment.

BUILT TO KEEP WORKING

Cheetah Stand supports its Auto Stands 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.

C8 AIR 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
Cushioning: Air cushioned with air valves

BEST FOR

Speedlights • Compact Strobes • LEDs • Umbrellas • Small Softboxes • Lightweight Modifiers • Weddings • Events • Location Photography

WHICH CHEETAH STAND IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

C8 Auto Stand
Compact and lightweight for speedlights, small lights, umbrellas, and lightweight modifiers.

C8 Air Auto Stand
Everything you love about the C8 with air-cushioned protection for smoother height adjustments.

C10 Auto Stand
More height and capacity for compact strobes and small-to-medium modifiers.

C10 Air Auto Stand
The versatility of the C10 with added air-cushioned protection.

C10 HDS Auto Stand
Heavy-duty 10-foot option for larger strobes and modifiers.

C12 / C12 Air Auto Stand
Maximum height and capacity for larger professional lighting setups.

COMPACT. FAST. AIR CUSHIONED.

The C8 Air keeps everything photographers love about the original C8—compact size, lightweight portability, and fast automatic legs—while adding air cushioning for smoother control.

Same C8 portability. Added protection. Smoother control.

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

WHAT'S INCLUDED

1 × Cheetah Stand C8 Air Auto 8 ft Air Cushioned Light Stand