Westcott 301 Photo Basics 40-Inch 5-in-1 Reflector

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 13.5 x 1 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000NFIW98
• Item model number: 301
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Product Description
The Photo Basics 5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector Kit is versatile in the field and in the studio, providing shadow-lightening detail in your subject, using available, or studio lighting. It contains a translucent white disc, which is perfect for softening direct sunlight, or lights without diffusion. Use the removable, reversible zippered slipcover to reflect light into shadow areas of your subject. The cover consists of the following colors: silver, gold, white and black. This 42" reflector is perfect for 3/4 length portraits, and medium still-life setups. It folds down to 1/3 its open size, and comes with a carry case. We suggest the purchase of a pivoting arm and stand, to hold the disc where needed -- especially if you are working without an assistant.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice reflector, August 15, 2007

By	Slick Chick (So Cal) - See all my reviews

I just received this today and am impressed with it. Very good value for the money. Folds down to a nice size and seems very large when open. I'd recommend this to someone who is looking for a decent reflector at a good price.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does what it says, December 24, 2008

By	Houston Cougars - See all my reviews

I'm not sure why someone would rate this reflector low because "it's too big" since in the 21st century I would hope that people have figured out the concept of measuring length and it's not the fault of the reflector if they don't understand that 40 is bigger than 32, but truth be told, this is a nice large reflector and I am glad for it.

If you do portraits, you want to make sure you cover the shadows and with a smaller one it's a little harder to aim. I also like that the translucent part of this is big enough to cover a whole person without standing too close to them. Also the large size lets you use this as a background for a headshot or closeup.

The zipper IS kind of weird but pretty much all 5-in-1 reflectors are a little fussy when it comes to sliding the different reflectors in and this is not something you can do when you're in a hurry. you need a place to lay down the reflector and slide in the middle part and close the zipper. If this is a problem for you, it might be better to buy dedicated reflectors or a 2-in-1 type thing, but overall if you're on a budget, this product works well if you are patient.

FYI, I just use a tripod or light stand and home depot clips to hold this together and not the one that is sold for it.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap and Great, October 11, 2007

By	Fernando Rodriguez Gonzalez (MEXICO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

i bought this a month ago and i'm very pleased with it. it does an amazing job.