I got mine and it doesn't have a hole for an umbrella! I thought that was pretty standard... Am I overlooking it somehow?? Thanks in advance.
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As far as I've ever seen, most light stands do not supply a hole for umbrellas or other rod attachments. I've owned multiple Manfrotto, Norman, Bowens and off-brand stands(including these) and none have ever had an umbrella hole. There it a small adapter that you can purchase that goes on top of a light stand that has a hole and threaded screw for mounting an umbrella. I would recommend you buy a couple of them for umbrella mounting. They are interchangeable on any light stand.
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no, this is just a stand. you need a bracket on top of the stand for whatever you're using. I assume you're using a hotshoe flash. whatever you have it mounted to should have an umbrella hole.
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Yes, you'll need an Umbrella Bracket in addition to holding an umbrella,it will allow you adjust the angle of the light. I use the Impact Umbrella Bracket with Adjustable Shoe - its all metal and durable.
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No, this type of light stand have a universal top that permits soft boxes and other modifiers to be directly attached. I usually add the following, Neewer Universal Camera Flash Speedlite Mount Swivel Ballhead Light Stand Bracket Umbrella Shoe Holder that perfectly adapts an umbrella.
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This is just the tripod, you nieed an additional mountig device, where you can mount your umbrella. I think, this one should work for example.CowboyStudio Umbrella Mount Bracket with Swivel Tilt Bracket for Nikon and Canon 430EX E580EX SB600 SB800 SB900
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I have one of these and I do not find that closing is any more difficult than opening. Perhaps the umbrella is "hanging up" on the upright post? If so, change the angle of the umbrella before cranking closed.
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I just saw the other responses. Mine has a hole with a plastic piece that fits in if not using one. I just got mine a few weeks ago.
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Mine came with an umbrella but was ordered 1 year ago. I don't know if that has changed.
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We have a standard umbrella and it fits in the table. The hole is just slightly larger.
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It might be too short... Make sure to look at the pole height in the specs. Otherwise it's a great, sturdy umbrella.
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I use my base for a 9' umbrella, out in the middle of my property and wind hasn't been a problem on ths a South Shore of Long Island. My base didn't come with the threaded piece that holds umbrella in the hole. I found a replacement- good luck with getting help from the company
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No there is no hole, it is a beautiful set but we have ended up putting this set under our pergola and purchasing another table with a umbrella hole. Also we love the stacking chairs they are comfortable too.
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There is a slot in the umbrella where you put a light stand through, and I believe it has a zipper on each side, but I don't have it in front of me. That slot isn't needed if aimed way down, and becomes a hindrance to aim way up.
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I have to be honest with you, my husband put this together and he rarely looks at instructions. I will tell you I went to home supply store and bought 4 50 lb. bags of sand to put in base (about $16). It was tough getting the sand into such a small hole, use a BIG funnel, yet still very time consuming! Any how, putting the umbrella into the base was not too hard. Dare I say trial and error? There's a pedal thingie on the base that you step on to rotate the umbrella from side to side. That's all I got for ya, hope it helps!
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No. No umbrella hole. I have it on my back stoop, which is rather small but in the corner it's perfect. I received two plants for Mother's Day from two of my children and they both fit on the table just fine. One is fairly large and the other medium, but excellent reminders to water since they're right out my side entrance door. I really very pretty with the glass top.
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Its a sun shade not a rain umbrella!!! You cant carry it around and its not shaped for rain coverage, but for sun angles.
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Mine has no handle, and the bottom is smooth. They might have updated the product, but if not, the image is not accurate. Also, in case it matters: this will not fit in a standard deck umbrella stand, as it is too narrow. I found that out after buying it. =(
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NO! there is a screw right in the middle. Not to mention that it is much too small overall, to accomplish anything once you had a hole drilled in it. Look up "patio lazy susan umbrella" on Amazon and there are ones already made and of a usefule size.
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Hi. There is a hole for the umbrella. Is a very nice set and color is beautiful, you will like it.
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No, it does not have a hole for an umbrella. Is a very good set though. Very high quality.
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No, there isn't anywhere designated for an umbrella. I was actually thinking of putting one next to it though.