Review on Fotodiox 40x60in Multi-purpose Collapsible Reflector Panel with Stand Kit - Enhances Photography and Video - Black, Gold, Silver, Translucent, and White Surfaces by Jeremy Yuusuf

Shipping to Minnesota was fast, two days after I ordered. The product isn't bad, but definitely for infrequent, light use. I bought it knowing that, so I'm fine with that. ADVANTAGES: 1. BIG! Large enough for a reflector, screen, diffuser or an impromptu background for a header. 2. Disc and disc zipper are well stitched, looks solid and close smoothly. 3. Internal spring frame looks beautiful and durable. CONS: 1. Too heavy for your hand and you have to use a sturdy lightweight stand or sandbag to balance it. 2. The clips won't hold the disc even in a light breeze. 3. Stand and armrest included - nonsense! The handles, collar, grommets and swivel clips are plastic and cheap and not visible in the product images. 4. The stand hardly holds the disc when it is extended at an angle. I understand you get what you pay for, but don't charge me a stand that can't hold the product it's designed for! I prefer to just drive. The reflector itself makes a very well-made impression. The zipper was smooth and looked well sewn. The zippered pouch that contains the disc is made of flimsy material and will break if not cared for. If you throw it in the gearbox, it will end up in the trash. I didn't realize how cheap the included stand was! The mount and all parts of the mount and stand are cheap plastic! They probably won't last very long without a lot of care and little use. The reflector is heavy and is best used on a solid stand with the best mount. It would be great if an assistant kept up. When I pulled my arm out of the stand, even at chest level, the weight of the disc flexed the arm and the stand fell without a counterweight. If you plan on using this, or anything other than light, casual recordings, you'd be better off with something more powerful, but the disc itself isn't bad.