photo:reflectors
light reflectors and diffusers
introduction
lighting reflectors and diffusers are an important accessory for the portrait photographer in particular as they can soften harsh light such as sunlight using a diffuser, or provide a fill-in light to reduce contrast, or as a black flag to block light and increase contrast
reflectors come in a variety of surfaces:
diffusers come in different strengths such as 1 stop or 2 stop
commercial products
Lastolite TriGrip / Triflips
various versions including 18“, 30” and 40“, with the most popular being 30”
are triangular and have a very useful hand grip for one handed holding or for mounting on a light stand +/- bounce flash for active lighting
the base units tend to only have 2 reflector surface types and no diffuser
Lastolite Professional Triflips 8:1 Deluxe Kit
includes:
30“ TriGrip 2 stop diffuser
set of TriFlip covers containing 7 different surface:
white, silver, softsilver, gold, sunlite and sunfire reflective surfaces plus black
air cushioned light stand to 3m high
TriGrip bracket including bracket for bounce flash
carry case with shoulder strap
$AU485
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Westcott Scrim Jim
large modular frame which needs assembly but does give a nice large surface - great for full length body shots in studios sizes include 42”x42“, 42” x 71“, 71” x 71“ and 98” x 98“
diffuser material available in 1/4, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, and 1 1/2 stop
silver and a white panel
3.5' long carry case for the 42” x 72“ rectangular kit
~$US299
optional light stand clamp
over 35 optional materials including net diffusers and chroma green/blue reversible backdrops
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Westcott Omega
designed by Australian photographer Jerry Ghionis
large 38” x 45“ collapsible rectangular model with a unique removable 2:3 ratio cut out central rectangle through which one shoots to simulate a beauty dish / ring light quality
great for working with a single backlit light source such as setting sun or flash
can also act as a 1 stop diffuser on a window (has suction cups)
folds to 14” / 36cm
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Westcott Eyelighter
photo/reflectors.txt · Last modified: 2015/10/26 12:26 by gary1