Reflectors

[Will James]

Hi,

Not long ago I asked a question about fill-in flash when faced with strong sunlight resulting in harsh shadows....a reflector kit was recommended. However, I'm struggling to think how I can position a reflector and keep it in place....would you use a tripod (which I dont have), or a reflector stand?

Will.

 

[alexam]

There is a specific stand for a reflector that will hold it in place for you once you have set it up, a little like a tripod with an extended bar for the reflector. Whatever make you have, search that site and you should find it.

 

[nikonuser]

This should give you any idea of what you want
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&...ronics&hvadid=8580356874&ref=pd_sl_ks81unks_b

Dave

 

[Will James]

There is a specific stand for a reflector that will hold it in place for you once you have set it up, a little like a tripod with an extended bar for the reflector. Whatever make you have, search that site and you should find it.

This should give you any idea of what you want
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&...ronics&hvadid=8580356874&ref=pd_sl_ks81unks_b

Dave

Thank you both for your help!

Will.

 

[ShoeQueen]

I would like to get reflectors, is there a good size to get? I want one for portraits, outdoors or to use natural light indoors and they seem to come in a range of sizes, just not sure where to start.

And what colour is good, or should I get several/multi?

 

[Will James]

I still haven't got mine yet but i believe an ok size for head and shoulder portraits is around 60cm (someone correct me if I'm wrong). Re the colours, I'm going to go for a 5 in 1 as I'll probably want different effects in the long run. Gold gives a nice warming reflection, silver gives a strong reflection, white gives slightly soft, etc. Again if I am wrong please can someone correct me

Hope this helps

Will

 

[ShoeQueen]

I still haven't got mine yet but i believe an ok size for head and shoulder portraits is around 60cm (someone correct me if I'm wrong). Re the colours, I'm going to go for a 5 in 1 as I'll probably want different effects in the long run. Gold gives a nice warming reflection, silver gives a strong reflection, white gives slightly soft, etc. Again if I am wrong please can someone correct me

Thanks Will. Yes a 5 in 1 sounds like a good idea, gives several options. I'll try to take a look at a 60cm one.

 

[BazEP]

I went for the 43" 5 in 1 from 7 day shop. On the basis that the shoot through option would also offer me a larger light source until I get a brolly or the like. And would also work better if I can't get in quite as close for fuller shots.