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Westcott Illuminator Collapsible Reflector - 42" Square - Silver/White
Compact, lightweight and convenient to carry.
When open, it's a flat square. No disassembly is required to close the reflector. It effortlessly folds to a small, hand-held circle one third of its original size.
High-carbon steel frame is riveted, to stand up to use.
| Shape | Rounded square |
| Size Open | 42" (107cm) |
| Size Collapsed | 1/3 of working size |
| Front Surface | Silver |
| Back Surface | White |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 16 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (13)
- Good color value (5)
- Lightweight (4)
- Good power output (3)
- Long-lasting (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoors (7)
- General purpose (5)
- Indoors (3)
- Portraits (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (7), Semi-pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (9)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 16 customers
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Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Film And Video
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
I'm moving more to using a bounce as a soft side fill on most of my film & video shoots. I purchased this particular reflector because I have a client who consistently requests a 42" reflector as a side fill. I like the folding reflectors because of ease of transport and storage in a smaller home studio. I have two other 30" Wescott bounces I purchased 10 years ago that are in regular service and they still look brand new.
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
Very good and adequate size. It is kind of a puzzle to put it back in the storage bag but what the hell.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
Super strong. Great soft reflectance. Worth the money
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
- Powerful
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Special Events
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
I've purchased many collapsible backgrounds, diffusers and reflectors and they're never completely flat when opened. I've always assumed I'd have to live this until now. This product is perfect for maximizing reflected light and works like a light-mirror on the silver side. Kudos!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoors
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
This reflector is large, with silver on one side and white on the other. Its perfect for natural light photography.
Its hard to figure out how to fold back. I resorted to a youtube video to figure it out, but after being told once, its easy to do.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
Reflector was used for my wife's photography business. Easy to open and close, did the job. Would recommend to others.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
Works great,I am using it with the Westcott Td6 spider lights.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Outdoors
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
When open, its flat. So the bounce is even, especially on the silver side where the refection is more noticeable. like the handle loop on the case and the reflector itself. Durable thick frame.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoors
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
Super solid piece of gear. Feels like it'll last a lifetime.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
Easy to fold, not cumbersome, lightweight.
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
Gives great fill when I don't have the means to carry along my big Lastolite Skylite panel. Compact and easy to fold into its pouch. Super lightweight and seems durable enough.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
This is just the right size to take on location and outdoor shoots and adds a nice, even fill light with the white side. The silver side is a little more specular but also fills nicely.
Overall it is well made, folds easily and fits nicely into its case for total portability. I'd typically use a larger reflector for fills in the studio but this could be useful in the studio as well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
I lost my last reflector and just bought this one. I love the square over round because it will stay in place if propping against tripod or chair.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Outdoors
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
Nice medium size for my assistant. I always reach for ambient light reflectors before I grab any stobes. When opened its nice and tight. The steel frame is very thick so if you're using the silver side the reflection is even, since it gets flat. The white side is a little weak though, I wish it reflected a bit more. The silver side is fine. The cover is nice and compact. Good buy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
Great size reflector. Great for location shoots. Small enough when collapse.
Pros
- Durable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
I have used many different brand reflectors and I really love this westcott one. Worth the extra couple bucks to buy this one!
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 16 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (13)
- Good color value (5)
- Lightweight (4)
- Good power output (3)
- Long-lasting (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoors (7)
- General purpose (5)
- Indoors (3)
- Portraits (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (7), Semi-pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (9)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 16 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-16
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Film And Video
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
I'm moving more to using a bounce as a soft side fill on most of my film & video shoots. I purchased this particular reflector because I have a client who consistently requests a 42" reflector as a side fill. I like the folding reflectors because of ease of transport and storage in a smaller home studio. I have two other 30" Wescott bounces I purchased 10 years ago that are in regular service and they still look brand new.
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
Very good and adequate size. It is kind of a puzzle to put it back in the storage bag but what the hell.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
Super strong. Great soft reflectance. Worth the money
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
- Powerful
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Special Events
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
I've purchased many collapsible backgrounds, diffusers and reflectors and they're never completely flat when opened. I've always assumed I'd have to live this until now. This product is perfect for maximizing reflected light and works like a light-mirror on the silver side. Kudos!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoors
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
This reflector is large, with silver on one side and white on the other. Its perfect for natural light photography.
Its hard to figure out how to fold back. I resorted to a youtube video to figure it out, but after being told once, its easy to do.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
Reflector was used for my wife's photography business. Easy to open and close, did the job. Would recommend to others.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
Works great,I am using it with the Westcott Td6 spider lights.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Outdoors
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
When open, its flat. So the bounce is even, especially on the silver side where the refection is more noticeable. like the handle loop on the case and the reflector itself. Durable thick frame.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoors
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
Super solid piece of gear. Feels like it'll last a lifetime.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
Easy to fold, not cumbersome, lightweight.
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
Gives great fill when I don't have the means to carry along my big Lastolite Skylite panel. Compact and easy to fold into its pouch. Super lightweight and seems durable enough.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
This is just the right size to take on location and outdoor shoots and adds a nice, even fill light with the white side. The silver side is a little more specular but also fills nicely.
Overall it is well made, folds easily and fits nicely into its case for total portability. I'd typically use a larger reflector for fills in the studio but this could be useful in the studio as well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
I lost my last reflector and just bought this one. I love the square over round because it will stay in place if propping against tripod or chair.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Outdoors
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
Nice medium size for my assistant. I always reach for ambient light reflectors before I grab any stobes. When opened its nice and tight. The steel frame is very thick so if you're using the silver side the reflection is even, since it gets flat. The white side is a little weak though, I wish it reflected a bit more. The silver side is fine. The cover is nice and compact. Good buy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
Great size reflector. Great for location shoots. Small enough when collapse.
Pros
- Durable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Westcott 42" Silver/White Reflector:
I have used many different brand reflectors and I really love this westcott one. Worth the extra couple bucks to buy this one!
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