cathpah wrote: RDKirk wrote:
I use Reflectasols for smallish reflectors (up to 36-inch square). They are far more compact and versatile than \"twist-o-flex\" reflectors. Photoflex for larger, only because larger Reflectasols become too pricey.
happen to have a link? I just searched B&H/calumet/adorama for reflectasol and came up with nothing.
In what way are they more versatile?
edit: just found them from larson, but not available through any of the above stores. Is Larson the only company that makes these, and where did you get yours?
I\'ve got six or seven Reflectasols--a couple of them I\'ve had for over twenty years. I like them for several reasons:
1. More compact than anything else. Reflectasols fold like umbrellas, so even the largest sizes are easy to stick into all kinds of cases and crevices.
2. Extremely durable. The framework (unlike umbrellas) is thick extruded and machined aluminum. They last forever.
3. Easy to employ. They open and close in a simple, straightforward manner like umbrellas. No magical sleight-of-hand needed to get them refolded.
4. The fabric is interchangeable and dry-cleanable. There is translucent, white, silver/super silver, mirror silver, gold/super gold, and black. The design of the fabric is also simple enough to be duplicated by any halfway decent seamstress or tailor.
5. They can be opened completely and used as reflectors. As reflectors, they already have a support arm that can be fastened to a light stand. They are also super flat as reflectors--none of that \"pototo chip\" warping that many twist-o-flex reflectors are prone to do.
6. They can be opened partially and used as umbrellas. They\'re not quite as good as true parabolic umbrellas, but if you don\'t normally use umbrellas, they do the job.
Although they\'re rather pricey from the Larson site (the price is mitigated by the fact that they last so long), you can usually find them for sale at bargain prices on eBay.
Mar 17, 2009 at 12:54 PM
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