SP Studio Systems Universal Reflector Mounting Arm

Comments about SP Studio Systems Universal Reflector Mounting Arm:

This is a very lightweight system. Tried to use it outdoors with sandbags, but it couldn't withstand a slight breeze.

Comments about SP Studio Systems Universal Reflector Mounting Arm:

OK, I should known better...I have a couple of Westcott illuminator arms, and that is what I should have bought...but I wanted to save a couple of bucks and saw this. I assumed it would be similar...WRONG!The biggest thing it is missing is the super double ball joint and solid steel mounting cup that allows the reflector held by the Westcott to be positioned infinitely with one turn of the lever.PLUS...this does not have a mounting cup at all...it uses a 1/4-20 threaded insert in a little 1 inch square plastic block...not only is that painful to setup because you would have to screw it in, one good gust of wind and that is ripping right out.PLUS, a limited range of adjustment for attitude and angle of the reflector.To be fair, if you are a casual user, this is probably fine...if you are a pro that has to use this stuff everyday you need to know there is much better choices out there.I just opened this box from B&H, and I am taping it back up again[...]

Comments about SP Studio Systems Universal Reflector Mounting Arm:

This Is the cheaper assistant that you could have. You can avoid the use of sandbags in the stand if you use it vertically and not horizontal like the photo. This with my 5 side reflector Is a great part of my equipment.[...]

Comments about SP Studio Systems Universal Reflector Mounting Arm:

Mounts easily to standard light stand, holds reflector in place. Allows all positioning keeping hands free. Versatile, will hold any size reflector.

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It allows for independce; I don't need an assistant everytime I go on a shoot.

Comments about SP Studio Systems Universal Reflector Mounting Arm:

This reflector mounting arm comes in very handy when you're not working with an assistant, or your assistant doesn't have a "third arm". Although I love the product, I do suggest getting a sandbag to hold down your stand. The balance of the stand is off due to the extended arm. Even working indoors my stand had a hard time staying upright.

Comments about SP Studio Systems Universal Reflector Mounting Arm:

This item works as intended, providing a means to attach a reflector (usually the round folding type) to a light stand with a standard 5/8" stud.

I find it works well, holding the reflector securely no matter if it's a small or a big one. The clips work well with my reflectors, but sure they're not as heavy-duty as on more expensive reflector mounts. I haven't had any problems, and this is all that I require.

You _will_ need a sand-bag on the base of your stand to keep the stand-arm-reflector assembly from tipping over. You can just throw some bricks in a sack, but a purpose-made lighting sand-bag certainly looks more professional.

No longer will you have to get someone to stand to the side of your scene holding up a reflector, I'd consider this (and the whole assembly) essential to portrait work, indoors or out.

Comments about SP Studio Systems Universal Reflector Mounting Arm:

It cam barely hold it's own weight. The mounting arm slips when using anything but the smallest reflector. very week design.

Comments about SP Studio Systems Universal Reflector Mounting Arm:

Will hold just about any size reflector, might want to use a sandbag on the lightstand as the extended arm can become top-heavy and tilt or topple the lightstand if it isn't secure.