Reflector Recommendations for Portraits

5 years 3 weeks ago #633948 by Mason Latka
Just to be sure, when it comes to reflectors, does brand or model make a difference?  Just color is important right?


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5 years 3 weeks ago #634004 by Sassy Girl
IMO, no.  Brand and model is second to shad (silver or gold) and what your intentions are with the reflector.  


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5 years 3 weeks ago #634069 by Roy Wilson
What will you be using this for the most?

Size is important with this as well 

Canon 5D Mark II, 30D, 40D, 50 1.2L, 16-35 2.8L Mark II, 24-105 4L IS, 24-70 2.8L, 70-200 2.8L IS, 85 1.8, 4 x 580 EX(II)
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5 years 2 weeks ago #634381 by Randy Shaw
Just go with a 5 in 1 reflector and you have all you need for nearly every situation.  


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5 years 2 weeks ago #634388 by KCook
I got a 5-in-1 and only use 2 out of the 5! No more 5-in-1s for me.

How important brand is depends on how long you need the reflector to last. Which is true for just about all light modifiers.

Kelly

Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
kellycook.zenfolio.com/

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5 years 2 weeks ago #634407 by Nikon Shooter

KCook wrote: I got a 5-in-1 and only use 2 out of the 5! No more 5-in-1s for me.

  • The brand is important for solidity and reliability mostly
  • I have two 5:1 and wouldn't do without them, both in studio and on location
  • I chose a 1m ∅ as a good do it all size.

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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5 years 2 weeks ago #634467 by Pete Franko
I have a Westcott 5 in 1 and after trying Individual ones for years, I'm always with this thing.  Different situations require different light, and you can go wrong with this one.  Best $39 I've spent. 

www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/501357-RE..._Reflector_Disc.html


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5 years 2 weeks ago #634585 by Uplander

Pete Franko wrote: I have a Westcott 5 in 1 and after trying Individual ones for years, I'm always with this thing.  Different situations require different light, and you can go wrong with this one.  Best $39 I've spent. 

www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/501357-RE..._Reflector_Disc.html


Got the same one from Santa 2 years ago!  Great reflector.  Tricky to close the first few times!


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