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Peisqo
10-23-2007, 05:03 PM
Hi guys, recently been out shooting portraits ... i see other sifus use reflectors to diffuse harsh sunlight or to bounce lights ... But i'm not really close to them YET so nvr ask them .. so i decided to ask here :P

1) Is there any "good" brands for the reflectors ?
2) What's the usual/standard size for the reflectors ? 32" ? I checked ebay .. got some is like 22" =.=" That's like my monitor size lol ..
3) What's the price like in Malaysia? I'll be going back home end of the year .. if it's alot cheaper .. i'll wait till i get back instead of buying from ebay.
ShaolinTiger
10-23-2007, 05:14 PM
1) Good brand is Lastolite, but most of us manage with cheap china reflector :)

2) Most is about 110cm standard size, so that's about 32" I think should be.

3) You can get unbranded 5-in-1 for about RM120 as you can see here 5 in 1 Reflector kit 32" (http://www.shutterasia.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2668)
Peisqo
10-23-2007, 05:28 PM
1) Good brand is Lastolite, but most of us manage with cheap china reflector :)

2) Most is about 110cm standard size, so that's about 32" I think should be.

3) You can get unbranded 5-in-1 for about RM120 as you can see here 5 in 1 Reflector kit 32" (http://www.shutterasia.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2668)

Icic .. so the china ones are good enough eh? Rm120 ... that's about the same as ebay ... http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Collapsible-5-in-1-110cm-42-Reflector-BIG-DISCOUNT_W0QQitemZ120173041249QQihZ002QQcategoryZ3 0088QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

U reckon that's alright ?
ShaolinTiger
10-23-2007, 05:36 PM
Yeah looks pretty good to me.

I don't have any problems with the China brand one...it's performing a simple function anyway.

Just mine has gone a bit rusty...hahah due to rain.
Peisqo
10-23-2007, 05:38 PM
Lol .. icic .. erm how does the coloured thinggy works ? Coz so far i've only seen it used as diffuser ... it can't be that GOLD coating thing right ? it's so ... erm how to say .. cramped up ? The light will be flying all over the place right ? =/
ShaolinTiger
10-23-2007, 05:45 PM
Lol .. icic .. erm how does the coloured thinggy works ? Coz so far i've only seen it used as diffuser ... it can't be that GOLD coating thing right ? it's so ... erm how to say .. cramped up ? The light will be flying all over the place right ? =/

5 = Silver, Gold, Black, White & Diffuse

Silver = Strong reflection - natural light colour

Gold = Softer reflection - warm light colour

White = Less reflection - natural light colour

Black = Absorb light to control spill

Diffuse = Diffuse natural light source when it's too harsh
ted
10-24-2007, 07:54 AM
dewd, I used cheap Rm2.50 polysterene piece as my reflector, both indoors or outdoors shoot.

:cool:
mobbes
10-24-2007, 09:42 AM
dewd, I used cheap Rm2.50 polysterene piece as my reflector, both indoors or outdoors shoot.

:cool:

hahaha .... but you're already there ...
stockie
10-24-2007, 11:47 AM
Ted, you already there, so you are allowed to use cheap stuffs! :run_away:
bimmer
10-24-2007, 05:10 PM
I use a cheapie car sunshade. Works well and serves dual purpose too. And goes everywhere in the car. :)
astroboy
10-24-2007, 05:21 PM
i m not there yet so i use those foldable china-made 5-in-1 reflectors

:redface:
mobbes
10-24-2007, 06:21 PM
Astroboy, I ain't there yet either .... not by a million miles but no money ... what to do? hehe watch this space ... mobster el-cheapo ghettoes coming soon :)
noruazumi
10-24-2007, 07:28 PM
i used A4 paper only.... :(
mobbes
10-24-2007, 07:43 PM
i used A4 paper only.... :(
:D:D:D your models super dwarf ah? desktop barang only lah, yes or not?
ShaolinTiger
10-24-2007, 08:19 PM
:D:D:D your models super dwarf ah? desktop barang only lah, yes or not?

A4 can provide enough fill for a models face doing head shots.
mobbes
10-25-2007, 11:43 AM
A4 can provide enough fill for a models face doing head shots.
yeah yeah ... you're absolutely right! Or even someone's white shirt / blouse whatever , eh?
ted
10-29-2007, 09:33 AM
i m not there yet so i use those foldable china-made 5-in-1 reflectors

:redface:

erm, I can't even afford them foldable china-made™ 5-in-1 reflectors. I rather spend the money on chappatis.
:cool:
jayhan
10-29-2007, 10:55 AM
dewd, I used cheap Rm2.50 polysterene piece as my reflector, both indoors or outdoors shoot.

:cool:

doesnt matter if ted's there or not.
the el-cheapo mindset is wut i dig. just to show ted dont rely on massively overpriced items to support his uber goodie works.

*kow tow*

u da man lah ted!