I've done a lot of nature and wildlife photography but lately I've been wanting to do more portraits. I don't have room at home for a studio so I'll mostly be shooting outdoors, which I prefer anyway. I've already noticed what a pain it can be to lug lights, stands and modifiers around so a reflector like this will come in handy. I got the 43" version and it folds up into a case that is only 16" across. I like that this provides an inner stiff diffuser and then lets me choose from white, silver, gold or black to mould the light. I don't have enough experience to speak to how it handles the color balance of each, but hopefully that will come over time. Overall I'm pleased with this product and I can recommend it to you.
28/09/2024
The edges are very tough and stable so it's easy to hold in the wind, especially with the 2 handles. For me I had to figure out how to close it up once it was open. It's like closing those car windshield things, but stiffer. Seems like a hearty build quality
21/09/2024
I got one for free, and one of my neighbors stole it (porch pirate), so I bought one - and it's a great road kit light modifier. Pretty much everything you need - though I wish the black was a bit more absorbent of light as negative fill. It's still a little bouncy.
20/09/2024
These reflectors are perfect! A great size and of course super convenient that they twist up and fold into a case. Very easy to bring these along on shoots and having these is a game changer! Even without an assistant, I can prop these up onto something and get exactly the look I want.
Easily a 5 star product, I am happy to highly recommend these to other photographers!
Easily a 5 star product, I am happy to highly recommend these to other photographers!
20/09/2024
43" size is perfect for reflecting lots of light. Collapses easily. Handles make it very convenient.
I own several smaller-diameter reflectors that work fine but this 43" version from K&F is much nicer for two reasons. First, its large diameter reflects more light (increasing the amount of fill light on your subject) and it has built-in plastic handles which make holding and positioning the reflector much easier. It's just the right width for a photo assistant to conveniently hold with their arms outstretched.
The handles also make it easier to attach the reflector to a stand rather than having to try and clamp onto the thin little rim around the perimeter of reflectors that don't have handles.
The handles also make it easier to attach the reflector to a stand rather than having to try and clamp onto the thin little rim around the perimeter of reflectors that don't have handles.
16/09/2024
The reflector is a standard "fold up", spring-loaded hoop. It opens rather violently, but that results in a very solid ring. The ring has a translucent sheet built-in. the 4 other diffusers/reflectors of gold, silver, white, and black are provided on a separate cover which unzips, slides on to the main hoop and zips up again, with holes for the handles.
You get the 4 different colors because the cover is reversible, as is the zipper.
The ring is not difficult to fold back up, especially if you have experience with any other spring loaded hoops, but I imagine it could take a few attempts for someone new to the design.
Overall, this is a good value-for-money approach, rather than requiring multiple reflectors.
The only concern I have is that the product image does not show the product as supplied, with 2 handles for hand-holding it. If the expectation was to have one "mounting point" to attach it to a stand, that would be disappointing.
You get the 4 different colors because the cover is reversible, as is the zipper.
The ring is not difficult to fold back up, especially if you have experience with any other spring loaded hoops, but I imagine it could take a few attempts for someone new to the design.
Overall, this is a good value-for-money approach, rather than requiring multiple reflectors.
The only concern I have is that the product image does not show the product as supplied, with 2 handles for hand-holding it. If the expectation was to have one "mounting point" to attach it to a stand, that would be disappointing.
16/09/2024
The price is fair, but the kit comes with a lot of options all in one package
14/09/2024