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Mar 05, 2009 06:00 |  #1

I am trying to decide on purchase of a small-size "quality" collapsible reflector/illuminator (silver/gold) for outdoor macrophotography shots. Can anyone please elaborate on which of the three listed brands are best?
Lastolite, Westcott or Impact? Thank you -


Canon 50D w/grip, Canon 7D, Mark II w/grip, Tokina UWA 11-16 2.8, Canon 17-55 2.8 IS, Canon 70-200 2.8 L IS, Canon 300 4 L IS, Canon 400 5.6 L, Canon 100 "macro" 2.8, Canon 60 "macro" 2.8, Canon Extender 1.4xII, Gitzo 3531S tripod w/Markins M20 ballhead, Gitzo GT2531EX tripod, Bogen-Manfrotto 681B monopod w/3232 head.

  
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Mar 05, 2009 10:40 |  #2

I haven't compared them, but I'm happy with my Lastolite one.


Cameras: 1DX, 1D4, 20D, 10D, S90, G2
Lenses: Canon 10-22mm, 16-35mm f2.8L II, 24-70mm f2.8L, 70-200mm f2.8L IS, 300mm f2.8L IS, 200mm f2L IS, 50mm f1.4, 50mm f1.2L, 85mm f1.2L, 1.4x TC, 2x TC, 500D macro, Zeiss 21mm
Lighting: 580EX, Elinchrom 600 RX's, D-Lite 4's, ABR800, 74" Eli Octa, 100cm/70cm DOs, Photoflex Medium Octa and reflectors, PW's, Lastolite Hilite, Newton Di400CR bracket

  
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Mar 05, 2009 11:03 |  #3

I've got a mid sized Photoflex 5 in 1 that I'm very happy with.


be safe and well. George
7D, 5DIII, 5DII and too much to carry all at once

  
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