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This section provides an overview for copy stands as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 5 copy stand manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked copy stand companies as of December, 2024: 1.Negative Supply LLC.
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A copy stand is a specialized photographic apparatus designed for capturing high-quality images of flat objects, such as documents, photographs, and artworks. Its construction typically involves a sturdy base equipped with a flat platform upon which the items to be photographed are placed.
Directly above this platform, a camera is securely mounted on a vertical column or arm, allowing it to be positioned and focused directly on the object below. This arrangement ensures that the camera remains steady and perfectly aligned with the subject, eliminating the risk of blur or distortion that can arise from handheld photography.
Copy stands are invaluable tools within archival, library, and museum settings, facilitating the digitization of historical documents, the reproduction of photographs, and the documentation of valuable artifacts and exhibits. By integrating additional lighting equipment, these stands enable the even illumination of subjects, significantly improving the consistency and quality of the resulting images. This capability is essential for creating accurate digital replicas of flat objects, preserving their details and colors with precision.
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Kaiser Fototechnik, established in 1945 and headquartered in Buchen, Odenwald, Germany, is a manufacturer of photographic and digital products for students, photographers, and archivists. The company's products include camera accessories, darkroom equipment, and copy stands. It also provides diffusion lighting panels, shooting tables and chairs, and camera stand light protectors. The company established Kaiser Fototechnik US, an official distributor and service provider for consumers in the United States, which is headquartered in North White Plains, New York. Kaiser Fototechnik US offers discounts on all orders made by students and educators in the United States.
Smith-Victor Corporation, a division of Promarkbrands, established in 1874 and headquartered in Illinois, USA, is a manufacturer of lighting solutions for photography and video production. The company’s products include lighting equipment such as LED lights, strobes, and fluorescent lights. It also offers accessories like tripods, microphones, and background modifiers. Its LED lights provide energy-efficient illumination, which is ideal for studio and on-location shoots, while its strobes and quartz lights deliver powerful bursts of light for professional-grade results. The company offers soft boxes, umbrellas, and barn doors for lighting control, allowing photographers and videographers to shape and direct light precisely.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Negative Supply LLC |
100.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the copy stand page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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1 | 100.0% |
