Kaiser RS2 XA Copystand & Lights (5411 and 5468)
The Kaiser RS2 XA is a professional copystand set, complete with high-quality LED lighting, designed for accurate and reliable copy work. With a large, non-reflective baseboard and precision-engineered column, this system is ideal for anyone digitising artwork, documents, negatives, or small objects where consistent results are essential.
Why We Like It
Kaiser are widely regarded as the go-to brand for copystands, and for good reason. Everything in their system is built to work together seamlessly, from the column and baseboard to the lights and clamps. This RS2 XA kit gives you a sturdy, easy-to-use stand and a pair of daylight-balanced LED light banks, so you can achieve evenly lit, colour-accurate results straight away. The fine grid markings on the baseboard are especially helpful for aligning flat artwork or prints, and the matt surface reduces glare.
The dimmable LED lights, with a high CRI of 95, give true-to-life colour rendering that is critical for archiving and reproduction work. If you are copying film or slides, we recommend using a standard 50mm lens, or an 80mm enlarger lens with bellows for optimum flatness and sharpness. Pairing the stand with a slow film such as Ilford PanF, or shooting digitally at your lowest ISO, will help ensure maximum detail. A small spirit level can also be a useful addition to make sure everything lines up perfectly.
Key Features
- Large 40 x 50 cm matt grey baseboard with grid and scale markings for precise alignment
- Sturdy 76 cm matt-black aluminium column with cm/inch scale and adjustable camera arm
- Horizontally adjustable arm moves up to 7 cm for flexible positioning
- Two dimmable LED light banks with diffuser panels for soft, even illumination
- Daylight-balanced 5600K LEDs with CRI 95 for faithful colour reproduction
- Lights are tilt and height adjustable, with strong cast aluminium clamps for secure mounting
- Flicker-free, UV and IR-free illumination suitable for sensitive materials
What's in the Box
- Kaiser RS2 XA copystand (5411)
- Two PL 24D LED soft lights with diffuser screens (5468)
- Clamp bases and vertical arms for lights
- UK mains leads
Ideal For
- Artists and archivists digitising flat artwork or prints
- Schools and colleges teaching copy and reproduction techniques
- Film photographers photographing negatives, slides, or contact sheets
- Anyone needing accurate, evenly lit copy work for digital or analogue use
