best collapsible reflectors

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gmoe

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Hey guys,

I have a few gigs next year where I'll be flying around and doing talking head type interviews, with very quick setup time.

Because the airlines are charging an arm and a leg for extra baggage and weight these days I'm trying to pare down and go as light as possible and thinking about using a collapsible reflector as a fill light

I saw this 5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector at B&H by Impact:


http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...&sku=253064&is=REG&si=rev#anchorToReadReviews

Anyone use one, or ones that are better?

Thanks in advance,

Gmoe
 
The impact ones are fine. They're not built nearly as well as Photoflex and Flexfill, but they're nice. I've had an Impact 42" Round 5-in-1 for years and it's worked great. That said, every other one I've gotten since has been a Photoflex and when the Impact finally fails, I'll replace it with a better one. But it should last you a good while.

Any reason why you're looking to get an oval one rather than a circle? I only ask because I find that circles are easier to handle and hold their shape better at larger sizes.

Good luck.

~~Dave
 
I'm a big oval fan as I try to fill full bodies and I also have rounds ones too for headshots & backfills ... I can't remember if the larger ovals (which fold round) can fit in my suitcase. They are in my studio today and can't drive to it because of a med test this morning..if no one can answer this I can get it tomorrow and bring one home
 
there is a ton of ridiculously cheap reflectors on ebay. Got a 42" 5 in 1 round for $20 a while ago. No quality issues.
 
there is a ton of ridiculously cheap reflectors on ebay. Got a 42" 5 in 1 round for $20 a while ago. No quality issues.
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Which ones are those?

Any reason why you're looking to get an oval one rather than a circle?
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I thought for flexibility sake, for full body, an oval would be better but if others think that the circular one's do the job better I'd be curious to know as well.

Thanks all for your recommendations so far..
 
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