Hi, I'm a newb just getting into off-camera flash and was wondering what's a popular 5 in 1 reflector? I'm thinking I probably need a boom as I usually won't have an assistant. I currently have a 430 ex II, impact stand and umbrella.
newhannibal Senior Member 332 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jan 2010 More info | Sep 17, 2010 10:49 | #1 Hi, I'm a newb just getting into off-camera flash and was wondering what's a popular 5 in 1 reflector? I'm thinking I probably need a boom as I usually won't have an assistant. I currently have a 430 ex II, impact stand and umbrella. Canon 7D | 24mm 1.4 L | 24-105mm 4 L | 70-200mm 4 IS L | 50mm 1.4 | 10-22mm 3.5-4.5 | Rokinon 8mm 3.5 Fisheye
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isoMorphic Goldmember  2,090 posts Joined May 2008 More info | Sep 17, 2010 12:18 | #2 |
sigmapi Cream of the Crop  11,204 posts Likes: 6 Joined Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles More info | Sep 17, 2010 12:32 | #3 Camel Toe Coalition wrote in post #10927287  https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=925561 I got two of those Don't try to confuse me with the facts, my mind is already made up.
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Sep 17, 2010 13:18 | #4 Thanks guys! Do I need a boom arm to hold up the reflector? Canon 7D | 24mm 1.4 L | 24-105mm 4 L | 70-200mm 4 IS L | 50mm 1.4 | 10-22mm 3.5-4.5 | Rokinon 8mm 3.5 Fisheye
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sigmapi Cream of the Crop 11,204 posts Likes: 6 Joined Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles More info | Sep 17, 2010 13:19 | #5 No a person will do just fine Don't try to confuse me with the facts, my mind is already made up.
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isoMorphic Goldmember 2,090 posts Joined May 2008 More info | Sep 17, 2010 14:18 | #6 newhannibal wrote in post #10927659 Thanks guys! Do I need a boom arm to hold up the reflector? You could DIY on the cheap with paint cans filled with cement and a stick inside along with some clamps. You can get the clamps below on Amazon or you can get them in most any hardware or automotive store. It sounds ghetto but this method is actually used in some studios. Another method would be to build a PVP frame which could be used to hold backdrops or whatever.
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sigmapi Cream of the Crop 11,204 posts Likes: 6 Joined Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles More info | Sep 17, 2010 14:26 | #7 Camel Toe Coalition wrote in post #10927982 You could DIY on the cheap with paint cans filled with cement and a stick inside along with some clamps. You can get the clamps below on Amazon or you can get them in most any hardware or automotive store. It sounds ghetto but this method is actually used in some studios. Another method would be to build a PVP frame which could be used to hold backdrops or whatever. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019SHZU0/ http://www.flickr.com …leprechaun947/2965067758/ http://www.prophotolife.com …udio-product-photography/ I love the profotolife youtube vids Don't try to confuse me with the facts, my mind is already made up.
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bobbyz Cream of the Crop 20,506 posts Likes: 3479 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA More info | Sep 17, 2010 14:34 | #8 You can save some money with cheap DIY stuff but loose lot of flexibility. Fuji XT-1, 18-55mm
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isoMorphic Goldmember 2,090 posts Joined May 2008 More info | Sep 17, 2010 15:04 | #9 There are some other really good ones out there.
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Jannie Goldmember 4,936 posts Joined Jan 2008 More info | Sep 17, 2010 15:24 | #10 I use California Sunbounce, I've got a 4'x6' silver/white with a black cloth I hang over it when I use it as a portrait backdrop, a 3'x4' silver/white and a little 2'x3' handheld job. Love them and use them indoors a lot with my strobes/speedlight off camera flash. Ms.Jannie
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georgemw Goldmember  4,022 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2007 More info | Sep 17, 2010 19:12 | #11 I'm with Jannie on this california sunbounce idea. I have numerous reflectors of different sizes, shape and colors....but the sunbounce is the nicest. regards, george w
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