Fotodiox 42in (100cm) 2-in-1 Collapsible Reflector Disc - Silver/White
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About this item
- 2 Applications in one for all photo occasions: fill, reflect, enhance, and more!
- Affordable lighting solution for better portraits
- Folds conveniently into a disk one-third its in-use size for portability and storage
- Sturdy pro-grade materials; Includes handy, tear resistant nylon carrying pouch.
- Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Reviews
★★★★★
Color: Silver/White | Verified Purchase
Way better than these 5-in-1 reflectors
I recently bought the Fotodiox 42" Silver/White Reflector to replace this one:
Neewer 110CM 43" 5-in-1 Collapsible Multi-Disc Light Reflector
Why is this reflector better than an 5-in-1 / Why did I replace it?
The more often sold 5-in-1 reflectors have the major disadvantage that you need to open a zipper and turn the surface inside-out when you want to switch between silver and white. You only have the combinations silver+black and gold+white, and the surface change takes time - time that you don't have during a paid shoot. I only need silver+white so the 5-in-1 reflectors don't really work for me like this very product (more on silver/white below).
*** Metric measurements ***
Unfolded diameter: 105cm
Folded size: 40cm, can be pushed to 38cm
Weight including pouch: 480g
Usually fits folded in most 15.4" laptop compartments with a little squeeze
*** Quality ***
The frame inside is a little bit flimsy, but it has yet to break so I don't want to judge about that. The whole thing feels a little bit thin but then this will save you weight and space in your camera bag. The reflecting surfaces look well crafted and do their job (reflecting light) well. The storage bag seems to be decent enough for the price too (the bag is important because without it you cannot transport the self-unfolding reflector disc).
*** Silver and White is the only thing you need ***
The fact that this product has only silver+white is rather a blessing than a disadvantage (see above for why the 5-in-1 reflectors suck).
You use the silver side when you need to reflect a lot of light on your subject (e.g. person/portrait). It will be extremely lit up and you need to be very careful to not blind your subject. For the silver side the best is to have an assistant holding the reflector so he can be further away from (less straight to) your subject.
The white side is for lighting up the shadows. It will give you a more soft light and do more on the shadows but less on the highlights and thus produce a softer, often times more beautiful light. You can also operate more straight/closer at your subject.
A possible gold side is intended for reflecting a warm light with the same strength as the silver side. What it does though is to make your subject look extremely yellow-ish. It discolors the photo you are about to take. In the world of digital post processing that is not what you want because you can make it warmer in post without dealing with the discoloration produced by the gold-side. That is by far harder to remove without having the rest of your photo colors look dull.
*** Folding it back ***
I recommend that you search Youtube for "folding a reflector" and exercise it for a couple of times before you embarrass yourself in front of people!
Basically you hold it with your both hands like a steering wheel (one hand reversed) and then you twist it to form an "8" two times.
Bottom line is, that I would recommend buying this reflector and not one of the 5-in-1s.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Returned as it was impossible for me to fold. Too good of quality perhaps?
Too large to carry in my camera bag. Refolding it was impossible for me. Quality seemed excellent other than that. Returned for refund. Not sure why refund took a long time.
Quality was too good perhaps? Takes two to fold it.
★★★★★
Color: Silver/White | Verified Purchase
Large reflector! Good quality. Affordable way to enhance your photography.
This thing is MASSIVE! I was a bit surprised when I took it out of the box and suppose a 42 inch diameter is a lot bigger than I thought. It does fold up pretty small into its carrying pouch. Overall I am really happy with it so far. The construction is solid and the price is right. I am not interested in half a dozen zipper pouches to change color so I am also happy with the enhanced simplicity of having the only two reflectors I am interested in at the moment.
★★★★★
Color: Silver/White | Verified Purchase
White & Silver is what ya need
White & Silver single disk is all ya need. I like the 5 in 1 kits because they include a scrim (diffusion disk) so light can be softened through it. The problem is that if you use the scrim, you have no way to use the reflectors because they go over the scrim. So what I do is buy the 5 in 1 kit and add a White/silver disk of the same size and now I'm covered! I can use the disks in a bunch of different ways. If you have umbrellas or soft box the silver/white is probably all you'll need. I find it odd that the Silver/white single disk costs more than the 5 in 1 of the same size.
★★★★★
Color: Silver/White | Verified Purchase
Simple and effective--has the colors I use most.
Simple and effective. I also have a 5-in-1, but 99% of the time I only use the silver and white and would have to zip/unzip the over-layer to get to those colors. Having the silver and white back to back is so much more useful for me. This white is also somewhat shiny (has more of a sheen to it than my other reflector's white surface). The metal band seems to have a bit more width to it than other reflectors I have which seems like it holds a bit more tension. I would buy this again!
★★★★★
Color: Silver/White | Verified Purchase
I really like it. I am not a professional photographer
I really like it. I am not a professional photographer, but looking for items that are cost effective that have quality. I was looking into the 5-1's, but after reading the reviews, I think its more convenient to purchase a 2 in 1, since you can just flip it over quickly to get the reflective lighting you like. I would rather purchase 2 or 3 two in one's, as it is more functional.
★★★★★
Color: Silver/White | Verified Purchase
Fantastic Reflector!
I bought this instead of the 5 color reflectors because I don't really have a need for black, gold, and whatever other color there is in the 5 pack. I like that this is one disc, two sided with white on one, silver on the other. It's simple to carry around, and comes with a travel case. It folds up to about the size of a large plate. It's tricky to fold up, but once you get the hang of it, it's all good. Great product!
★★★★★
Color: Silver/White | Verified Purchase
Five Stars
love it!
★★★★★
Color: Silver/White | Verified Purchase
Five Stars
nice product
★★★★★
Color: Silver/White | Verified Purchase
Five Stars
Gets the job done
Question & Answer
Question :
Is the white side shiny?
Answer :
The white side does have just a slight sheen to it.
Question :
How do you retold to fit it back in the bag? I’ve never had one but am excited to use it!
Answer :
U twist it into a figure 8 shape and then collapse the 2 sides together.
Question :
What kind of stand would be recommended for these reflectors?
Answer :
U need a special boom arm with clips for a reflector of this type. It would then fit on most any stand.
Question :
What is the best way to close this reflector?
Answer :
Hold the reflector to your chest, and turn your right hand away from you, left hand toward you. It should begin to collapse. YouTube will have video clips.
Question :
Some reflectors (like my 5-in-1) have very "glossy" silver side. I am looking for one that is a little more of a dull silver. Which is this?
Answer :
All of our silver light reflectors have a gloss to them. We don't sell any with a more dull silver.
Question :
Does this reflector come with a storage pouch?
Answer :
Yes it does!!!
Question :
Is it normal for the silver side to develop somewhat deep creases/lines across the panel from folding and unfolding it? Let me know please. Thank you.
Answer :
Mine already has developed creases on both sides though the silver is definitely deeper and more extensive. Structurally the reflector is still in good condition. Optically, I do not know what affect the creases will have on the images, if any. Hope this helps.
Question :
What is the collapsed size?
Answer :
About 15 inches across. The bag is circular.
Question :
Is there a compatible stand for holding this?
Answer :
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LSHR516/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These Worked for me...
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