White Super Pro Backdrop - any good?

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Hi folks,

I'm considering buying a white 4m x 1.5m super pro backdrop from an ebay dealer called JacktheHat Photographic Ltd. The ebay item is 120227834003

Has anyone bought one of these and can comment on the quality etc? I'd also appreciate any comments about the seller (though his rating is very good).

Thanks in advance.
 
Thanks for that. Can you advise what else I ought to consider to minimise the creasing?
 
lol
 
And to roll it up carefully and crease free on a cardboard core for storage.
 
mumble grumble darn witty so and so's... Steam iron indeed! lol

Ok, what i was really looking for was suggestions for other materials to consider. Is paper preferred to cloth, or plastic? If staying with cloth is there a "best" type to have? Etc etc...
 
I use paper in the studio i use, and tbh, its awesome!
not sure what kinda paper it is, but it never seems to crease, and i use it alot!
:)
not really that helpful, but i thought i would try :p
 
Why not take a look at the lastolite high key white backdrop, a bit like a loaf of bread with a light in it ,but gives an easy to control photo with a pure white background and definatly no creases.
 
Lastolite high key background for easy perfect white background and being plastic definatly no creasing
Look at my Gallery if you like and I do not have much experience yet.
 
Sounds like what you need Hepburn is either a white vinyl roll (great for wiping clean after kiddies) or Colorama Paper.
The Vinyl will set you back about £130. Try someone like studiodecor, and the paper is around £60. Try Calumet.
I hope this helps you in your quest!
 
To, Phil Wood, I am interested in getting the lastolight backgroud you referred to, love the photos in your gallery btw. But can you tell me what I would need for the fore ground floor area. Does the background come with a groud sheet or "apron"?
Also do you need 2 lights to light the background or just the one?
 
I'm curious about the lastolite background too, so any thoughts appreciated. (Sorry for hijacking the thread though!)
 
I've got one and yes it is good. However............. yes it is a huge loaf of bread which I struggle to get back into it's bag and it keeps winning! I have tried using it with only one light but found I got "hot spots" on it so perhaps a little more trial and error required. I do need to get extra bracing bars for it because it is not as stable erected as I would like. However, for use at home in limited space, yes it is great for head and 3/4 shots. If you want to do full length there is a train that you can buy but...............................and here is the but.....................the light can't shine through the train so you can see where they join. For full length I'd still go for a pro studio.

Hope that helps folks.
 
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