Opteka 43" 5-in-1 Collapsible Disc Reflector, Translucent, White, Black, Silver, Gold, with Carrying Case
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: OptekaModel: OPT-REFLECTOR-43
Product features:
- No more need for Multiple reflectors, Silks & Solids
- Five in One with Removable, Reversible Cover
- Black, Silver, White, Gold & Translucent
- Steel Framed, Circular Lightweight Silfoil Style
- Compactly Folds into a Disk One-Third its In-use Size
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Opteka 43" 5-in-1 Collapsible Disc Reflector, Translucent, White, Black, Silver, Gold, with Carrying Case
Customer Review: Excellent product for the price; and the zippers work perfectly
Summary: 5 Stars
There is really not much I can add to what others have said about the Opteka 5-in-1 43" reflector - an excellent product with quality durable cover surfaces and very strong steel wire frame.
The only thing that I find different from the other reviews is that the zippers on mine work perfectly. It is possible the manufacturer has improved upon the zippers, but a more likely scenario is that when I change covers (say from silver to gold or vice versa), I don't try to close the zipper all the way in a single forceful pull, instead, I close the zipper until I start to feel the resistance from the zipper, I then press down on the flexible steel wire frame a little bit (with the bottom of the frame resting on the ground), causing the frame to bend a little. As the result of the slightly bent frame, the cover material will gain some slack, in turn the zipper becomes very easy to pull and close.
For the price of $12.99 I paid (from Amazon), I really can't find anything negative about this product, it's just a great product at an excellent price.
Update: After using this reflector for a couple of weeks, my experience is all positive. In comparison to the Interfit 32" 5-in-1 collapsible disc reflector that I also own, this 43" is much, much better in
1) reflecting light to cover a large area with uniformed yet diffused light. It works great for portraits, and even some outdoors close-up shots on flowers, etc. When folded it measures only 15" in diameter, only slightly larger than the 12" of the 32" disc. Yet it produces reflected light that covers a much larger area than the 32" disc so there is no need for struggling to get the disc aimed at exactly the right spot.
2) Also due to the size of this disc, it has two zippers on the silver/gold covers which makes it much easier to apply the technique I described above. The 32" has only one zipper and it's more difficult to close the zipper even with the proper technique.
The only advantage of the 32" disc, in my opinion, is the use in cramped quarters. If I were to be limited to the use of only one reflector, I would choose this over the 32" any day.
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Description of Opteka 43" 5-in-1 Collapsible Disc Reflector, Translucent, White, Black, Silver, Gold, with Carrying Case
This versatile 110cm (43") reflector set offers a choice of 5 surfaces. The spring frame is covered with white translucent material that can be used to diffuse both studio light and direct sunlight. A reversible cover offers a choice of white, silver or gold reflective surfaces, plus a black surface for use when there is a need to increase contrast in a picture by cutting down the amount of light that is reflected into the shadows. Folds easily into the included carrying caseLighting
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