reflector stand?

[Y15HAL]

I done a shoot last weekend and used a reflector for the first time

Luckily there was a spare pair of hands to hold it up for me

I was just wondering if many people use a stand, if so, which one....if not, then how do you get the reflector at the right spot/angle....

 

[Garry Edwards]

A reflector holder does make life much easier

 

[Y15HAL]

Exactly what i was thinking about!

Thanks Garry!

So that will fit onto any lightstand right? I've got a spare budget koenig one lying around somewhere.....

 

[treeman]

If you got the triangular reflectors, I use one of these HERE
Not suitable for any kind of windy conditions though!

 

[Y15HAL]

its the circular one....

 

[Garry Edwards]

Exactly what i was thinking about!

Thanks Garry!

So that will fit onto any lightstand right? I've got a spare budget koenig one lying around somewhere.....

Yes, it will fit any standard lightstand (16mm/5/8" spiggot)

 

[corbystock]

I think the lencarta reflector arm is fine unless you have a 5 in 1 reflector. The clamps are just not big enough to grip all that material.

 

[itsdavedotnet]

http://www.calumetphoto.co.uk/item/MF6860/

is the best out out there, it can even be used as a mini boom for speedlights in a pinch

 

[Kris]

The Calumet one is heavy duty and cheap - which is unusual in the phtography world. I can recommend it.

In the studio though, lightpanels are far more versatile and easier to use:

http://www.viewfinderphotography.co.uk/categories/Umbrellas{47}LightPanels/Pro-Light-Panels/

 

[itsdavedotnet]

The Calumet one is heavy duty and cheap - which is unusual in the phtography world. I can recommend it.

In the studio though, lightpanels are far more versatile and easier to use:

http://www.viewfinderphotography.co.uk/categories/Umbrellas{47}LightPanels/Pro-Light-Panels/

they look like a bit of a fuss really...for studio, whatever happened to polystyrene or painted chipboard boards? lol

 

[Kris]

Fuss, nah, they are not spring open, but they take 20 seconds or so to put together.

I can do full body reflectors flat to the floor (the rectangle shape allows this) and above the head for 50 quid or so.

Also, Painted chipboards/polystyrene dont fold up.

They are wonderful things, dont know why they arent more popular

 

[itsdavedotnet]

Fuss, nah, they are not spring open, but they take 20 seconds or so to put together.

I can do full body reflectors flat to the floor (the rectangle shape allows this) and above the head for 50 quid or so.

Also, Painted chipboards/polystyrene dont fold up.

They are wonderful things, dont know why they arent more popular

hmm, pretty reasonable for £30+vat a set to be fair, hmm.

 

[kiteland]

hmm, pretty reasonable for £30+vat a set to be fair, hmm.

They also often list on Ebay with option to make them an offer. Think I saved a fiver on mine