Century Stands, often called "C" Stands, have been widely used in the film industry for many years due to their strength and flexibility. They are versatile tools, either used alone or paired with a grip head and grip arm, mainly for holding lighting equipment and various tools for shaping and modifying light. These stands have a distinct base design with three different leg heights. This special feature lets users position or "nest" the stand bases closely together, allowing for mounting lights and other equipment in tight spaces or for convenient storage.

The Kupo Master C-Stand with Turtle Base introduces an innovative solution in the realm of C-Stands, allowing photographers and videographers to effortlessly open and close the base legs in less than two seconds. This Master C-Stand incorporates a patented spring ring locking system that takes away the need to manually adjust the legs, as gravity takes over. The base can also be detached from the main riser section for easy carrying. An added advantage of the turtle base design is that the main riser section can be detached, leaving a junior 1-1/8’’ (28mm) receiver for using various accessories or junior studs.