Carmen Miranda
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 p.1 #8 · Color Temp of Elinchrom's Gold Deflector | |
Gregg Heckler wrote:
So Carmen? I've been agonizing over getting a 17" or 27" white BD. For head shots, children, and occasionally beach shots of 1 or two people head shots. Which one?
Greg,
Even though it is easier to make a big modifier small than it is to make a small modifier bigger, I'd lean towards the 17" if you are taking it to the beach. Mainly because it is much easier to transport and it will definitely catch less wind. Other than for head shots, it sounds like you will be using it more as a large reflector than a traditional BD anyway, so size probably won't make too much difference anyway. Especially, if you are using it as a fill light.
Since you asked  , I'd also be more inclined to get the silver instead of the white surface. It has a nice a matte surface and will give you a little more efficiency and pop. If you wanted to soften the light more, you could simply add the sock.
BTW, in your situation and in bright sunlight nothing says you have to leave deflector in if you need a little extra raw power. 
Good luck.
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