Profoto has become synonymous with professional, high-end lighting and while it's pretty difficult to make a reflector stand out, Profoto has done its bit. That said, most people will only open and collapse a reflector once during a shoot, so the extra set-up time is negligible. It gets easier with practice, but will never be as effortless as a conventional pop-up design. In reality, the 12 clips can be a little fiddly and stiff to attach, especially when tensioning the fabric with the last couple of clips. The collapsible frame features a handle that incorporates a ¼” thread to attach the panel to a tripod head. The fabric then simply clips to the frame. The remarkable space-saving design is thanks to Lastolite’s RapidExoframe collapsible lightweight aluminium frame that quickly slots together like a tent pole. The detachable fabric is available with silver/white reflector surfaces, or there’s a 2-stop diffuser version these can be bought separately, so you only need buy one frame. Where a standard pop-up reflector usually collapses down to around one third its open diameter, the HaloCompact packs into a carry case just 27 x 6.5 x 6.5cm and weighs a mere 335g, yet opens up to a very versatile 82cm diameter. This diffuser can then converted into a reflector by adding a zip-on cover, with various surface colors available. Diffuser: A multi-surface reflector will usually be based around a translucent diffuser panel - this is great for softening direct light.Black: A black ‘reflector’ doesn’t reflect at all - it simply shields (or flags) light from your sitter to create a more dramatic, contrasty feel.
Use sparingly, as it’s easy to make your model look too bronzed. Gold: Go for gold when shooting at sunset to maintain a warm look.In bright sunlight however it'll be too harsh. Silver: Silver reflectors are great when shooting in dull, grey conditions as it reflects more light.White: A white reflector gives a soft natural look and is one of the most popular choices for reflecting light.Why you can trust Digital Camera World Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.
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