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p.1 #1 · Portable v-flat reflector solutions


I'm finally giving up on my good old Larson Reflectasol 42x72" bounce panel, and am looking for other options to use as a portable v-flat basically. I'd love an option that is at least 6 ft tall, and has both white and black sides. I'd prioritize it just having a durable design that sets up quickly over having a variety of fabrics for it though, as it's easy to just throw a black duvetyne onto a frame that's already built for negative fill.

I absolutely do not want another crappy V-flatworld folding v-flat, as in my experience they not only fall apart after not that much use (the ones in our studio are held together with gaffer tape), they also are a pain to transport, and are expensive to replace to boot. Wondering if anyone has found a solution that works ok for location use. I thought I saw one made by lastolite a while back but I can't find it now.

Westcott has their new 82x84 folding v-flat, that has both white and black fabric, and a nice little case for $299. It's pretty new though so not sure if it's any good. In my experience Westcott makes pretty good stuff. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1981063-REG/westcott_5415_v_flat_white_black.html

Fotodiox also has an option that is much cheaper at $85, but is not a folding type ie only one panel. Seems to get pretty bad reviews, but only with one review: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1660177-REG/fotodiox_pbk_bw_5x7_5x7_4_1_5x2_1m_complete_portable_background.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&store=420&smpm=ba_f2_lar&lsft=BI%3A514&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1413135038&gbraid=0AAAAAD7yMh2aLnvIdQ2UI4kAsCOPLWcyx&gclid=CjwKCAjwxeHWBhBPEiwAiqtQ-achHsHsiWWVJu7tj6AFTq8jjsFru_bBm6hIMVOhrz9cmiZ-S1auDBoCloQQAvD_BwE

I'm intrigued by this Glow panel. Though it would be a more of a reflector only solution, it looks like it sets up really fast: https://www.adorama.com/glow-reflector-panel-35-x-70-inch/p/glrp3570?utm_content=pmax&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20083135902&gbraid=0AAAAADxgUswvKMS5iQLEFvUOSbbF6y2dU&gclid=CjwKCAjwxeHWBhBPEiwAiqtQ-agPFEej7i7YtKAzjxPoKZ3lNfmrQg5KokrRTlW-9Yzuiubu-SLfDRoCHhEQAvD_BwE

I guess there's always the option of getting one of these collapsible ones, but I dislike how they retain a curve after being unfolded. They're nice and cheap though, and would be good for location diffusion of sunlight, but I suppose there's a reason I never keep them: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1735376-REG/fotodiox_pnl_kit_dif_5x7_pro_5_x_7.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&store=420&smpm=ba_f2_lar&lsft=BI%3A514&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1413135038&gbraid=0AAAAAD7yMh2aLnvIdQ2UI4kAsCOPLWcyx&gclid=CjwKCAjwxeHWBhBPEiwAiqtQ-YgvP7u76g00OG4ZqsUDZ1L1BH5ec8oYT3Y3PrnDPLbyfeTic0fD8hoCHRgQAvD_BwE



Oct 21, 2026 at 03:12 PM







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