The 5 x 7' Westcott X-Drop Vinyl Backdrop Cherry Wood Plank 5x7from Westcott, in a cherry wood plank, is the ideal solution for all types of photography, including 3/4-length portraits, headshots, couples, families, product photos, videoconferencing, and more. It is made of durable and tear-resistant seamless vinyl with a nonreflective matte finish that is easy to clean with a damp sponge for when you're photographing food, pets, and children. You can use the X-Drop as a backdrop or floordrop, and it is outfitted with five grommets for mounting on the X-Drop stand system or hooks. More cost-effective and eco-friendly than a paper backdrop, it ships in a sturdy travel-friendly storage tube and rolls out flat for immediate use with no steaming required.

Matte Finish, Seamless Vinyl    Easy Sponge Cleaning    Use as Both Backdrop and Floordrop    Fits X-Drop System Stands or Hooks

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How do you think this backdrop will do if kept outside in the rain? I will use mine only outdoors and it is convenient for me to just leave it set up there with heavy sandbags. But if it will get ruined quickly, I'll just have to bring it in. Thanks.

A: Since I have not left my back drop out side, through all types of weather, I can not answer your question truthfully. I have looked over the two tripods and the cross bar and I think the enamel coating would be safe from rust from rain and snow - I think, but I can not say for sure. The possible concern for rust would be the threads of the screws for the tripod sections and the holders at each end of the cross bar. I can not tell if they are galvanized, or resistant to moisture. If you are concerned for possible rust, you could possibly wrap electrical tape around the exposed threads. This would probably not be so easy to do on the screws that secure the cross bar. Just my opinion, no guarantees. The construction of the back drop is sturdy and well made.

Q: 2. How easily does the crossbar hold rolls of seamless paper? Do you have to remove the crossbar knobs to fit it in the paper tube?

A: Pretty easy, just remove one locking knob.

Q: 3. Can I buy this crossbar without the kit(stands)?

A: Impact does not sell it separately. You can get a 12' telescopic from Photoflex https://bhpho.to/2xqyFOE.

Q: 4. What’s the maximum weight for this?

A: The maximum supported weight is 38 lb.

Q: 5. Can the cross bar be shortened to any length. Could it be used at, say, 8 feet? Thanks, Jeff

A: The cross bar has 4 sections you can only shorten based on those increments.

Q: 6. Can I add another crossbar to this stand?

A: If your asking if you can use 2 crossbars with these stands the answer is no. It does work very well and is quite long as it is. It does start to sag a bit, if you try to over-extend it.

Q: 7. The top collar is supposed to slide when you extend the legs. When I fully loosen, the metal inside collar is still fully engaged which doesn't allow me to slide the legs. What am I missing?

A: You must loosen the bottom collar and make sure that the column is pulled up.

Q: 8. What would be the benefit with the pro backdrop support kit? Would the non-pro be more beneficial for portable use vs studio use?

A: I own the pro version and the main difference is the weight it can hold on the crossbar. The non pro version is only rated for 20 pounds where the pro version is rated for 38 pounds. I have the 140x105 paper backdrop and could not imagine the non pro version being able to hold it. My thought is that if you are investing in something that you need to be over 12ft wide then I would get the higher weight rating.

Q: 9. Are the stands air cushioned and spring loaded?

A: These are not spring load or air cushioned.

Q: 10. do you know the diameter of the crossbar?

A: The diameter of the crossbar itself is 32 mm (1 1/4 inch). The end caps are 38 mm (1 1/2 inch) without the screws. With the screws in open position, they are about 65 mm (2 1/2 inch), but taking off one screw to slide the background in is not much of a problem