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

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very good for the price

It cost $69 and was a good buy at that price. in the car windscreen blind/sun visor). This makes the device very stiff and the material very smooth; and provides a good place to grab the clamp with the included stand. However, this sturdy, spring-loaded metal strap is difficult to fold back. It comes in a nice round carrying case. The black material of the bag is quite thin and not soft, but enough for you to carry and store if you are careful. The bag/bag with reflector (with black/white/golden/silver material) looks very durable and has 2 zippers. which go all the way (you can just open the top half and slide the hard translucent part in/out to turn inside out to switch colors. This is a very tight fit (good as it keeps the material taut keeps taut; and so bad. makes zips difficult to close). White is a pure bright white, black is a very dark pure black (like you wanted), neither very glossy (closer to a dull matte finish). The silver and gold sides are very shiny and quiet smooth when pulled taut. Reduce the orange tinge it imparts to skin tone.) Silver ends with small creases that focus or diffuse light. Lighter or darker spots when you are very close to the reflector (similar to water moving on the surface of a pool) are not as noticeable when you are far from the reflector. The materials aren't thick enough for everyday use in the professional studio, but should last very long (if not abused) for casual amateur use. Solving takes a long time (many minutes). Bags, remove diffuser, turn bags inside out, close bags again. So I would only recommend this 5-in-1 for occasional use for people on a budget (If you need to quickly switch between 5 materials, it's best to buy dedicated reflectors for each color. Internal diffuser on metal There is one Large fabric loop on frame/hanging handle if you don't want to use the included stand (when you put the diffuser in the black/white, silver/gold bag, make sure the hole in the bag matches the fabric handle so you can use it you can also hang the bag on the hooks/branches.) The metal stand has a wide base (I don't need sandbags to avoid tipping over unless I'm outside on a windy day, in which case I would also have extra ones Clips are required to attach the reflector to the stand.The stand has a spring-loaded clip made specifically for this reflector that holds a thick metal strap;(Reflector in Es sits under gravity on this clip so you are limited in how you can aim/direct the light). My rating is for the stand only (no arm). My stand is solid enough and the clip works well (reviewers who bought a stand with a stand don't seem happy with the stand). Overall I am very happy with this purchase and would buy it again if I needed another.

Pros
  • Positive only
Cons
  • Negative