Manfrotto Super Clamp vs Manfrotto D700B Reflector holder

Would a Super Clamp be pretty ok to hold a larger reflector, or is a Reflector holder a must?

A reflector holder is not a must but they do make life easier. There are many ways to use and hold reflectors and you need to figure out what works best for you. What I like about reflector holders is that they extend away from the light stand and allow you to place the reflector close to the subject while having the light stand off to the side or out of the way. It also allows for tighter positioning to a subject, again without having the whole stand in the set up.

The holder also acts as a boom arm which gives you the ability to angle up or down and you're not limited to the single height adjustment of the stand. I find it to be more flexible and easier to work with and the cool thing is that it doubles as a boom for lightweight strobes or a flash.

Once you have one you'll find it has a million uses.

TMR Design wrote in post #5688517
A reflector holder is not a must but they do make life easier. There are many ways to use and hold reflectors and you need to figure out what works best for you. What I like about reflector holders is that they extend away from the light stand and allow you to place the reflector close to the subject while having the light stand off to the side or out of the way. It also allows for tighter positioning to a subject, again without having the whole stand in the set up.

The holder also acts as a boom arm which gives you the ability to angle up or down and you're not limited to the single height adjustment of the stand. I find it to be more flexible and easier to work with and the cool thing is that it doubles as a boom for lightweight strobes or a flash.

Once you have one you'll find it has a million uses.

I'm sure you're right. Another thing to add to the list

Hey Stefan,

As I'm sure you keep finding out, you can always do things on the cheap and as DIY's, and then you can do things with the hardware made for the job. The latter is always a more expensive choice, but not always necessary.

You always need to assess your needs and prioritize. We all rationalize and prioritize differently. At one point I set aside all my desire for lenses and toys and just concentrated on all the little items that add up and are so key to working with fluidity during a shoot. That included good quality swivel mounts for umbrellas, hot shoe adapters, sync cables, superclamps, A clamps, cable ties, studs and spigots, reflector holders, quality booms, casters for light stands, and a case load full of other goodies.

I'm not saying that you should do the same but it's very nice to have a pair of superclamps on hand or be able to grab for a doo-dad when you need one.

TMR Design wrote in post #5688835
Hey Stefan,

As I'm sure you keep finding out, you can always do things on the cheap and as DIY's, and then you can do things with the hardware made for the job. The latter is always a more expensive choice, but not always necessary.

You always need to assess your needs and prioritize. We all rationalize and prioritize differently. At one point I set aside all my desire for lenses and toys and just concentrated on all the little items that add up and are so key to working with fluidity during a shoot. That included good quality swivel mounts for umbrellas, hot shoe adapters, sync cables, superclamps, A clamps, cable ties, studs and spigots, reflector holders, quality booms, casters for light stands, and a case load full of other goodies.

I'm not saying that you should do the same but it's very nice to have a pair of superclamps on hand or be able to grab for a doo-dad when you need one.

You're so right. At the moment I'm trying not to buy any "heavier stuff", but small tools that I want / need. DIY is always ok to some extent, but sometimes I just want proper stuff that I can rely on, and that I can use with paying clients without getting a weird look But you're right, we always have to prioritize

Another thing I've noticed is that it is so easy to get all consumed by the gear, while one actually should take some time to make some photos with what one have

Superclamps are amazingly versatile, and find so many different uses around here! That said, I would not want to do without my reflector holder...

fi20100 wrote in post #5688869
Another thing I've noticed is that it is so easy to get all consumed by the gear, while one actually should take some time to make some photos with what one have

So true!