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Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm)
This is the Matthews RoadRags Kit. Matthews RoadRags are a portable lighting modification system that helps you to quickly and easily duplicate studio lighting effects on location, using your portable lights. The elastic corded frames easily fold for storing and transporting. A simple "flick of the wrist" is all that's required to quickly open the frame making it ready to use.
By using the different materials, you are able to quickly create contrasts, different light ratios, diffusion or block the light. The RoadRags Kit fits easily into most lighting kits. Additional fabrics are available separately.
If you need a larger size, order the 24 x 36" RoadRags II Kit: Click Here.
- Single and double scrim diminish the light.
- The flag acts as gobo, to totally block light.
- The artificial silk softens and diminishes the light.
| Weight | 3 lbs (1.4kg) |
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attach securely (6)
- Durable (5)
- Good color value (3)
- Long-lasting (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors (10)
- Outdoors (6)
- General purpose (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (10)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
REVIEWS
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Pros
- Attach Securely
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):
I use this set for my table top shooting. It's looks better that holding
up pieces of foam core or other objects to modify the lights.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):
This is a great simple bag of tool to have with your light kit. Get a couple of super clamps and it's all you need for most situations.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Good Color Value
- Powerful
Cons
- Breaks easily
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):
I like this product, it's worth the cost. It's not as sturdy as I'd hoped but It does the job. I use it often. You should be careful when using it because the rods break rather easily.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):
I subtract a star for the high price they charge, but no one else is making such a compact, on-the-go product, so I bought it. I don't use it often but I like all the options it offers when needed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Fast to setup
- Good value
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):
We were looking for a small, light weight and ultra portable flag kit to replace our huge portfolio bags. We put this together with a lightweight "c-stand" (just a medium light stand with a grip head) and it does wonders. The little carry case that comes with it is perfect.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Convenient
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
- Portable
Cons
- Pricey
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Lighting control
- Outdoors
Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):
The RoadRags Kit provides a convenient way to help control the lighting on set. The standard kit comes with two scrims, a flag and a diffusion silk. Each cloth piece slides on to a collapsable frame which then mounts to any standard C-Stand head or other clamping apparatus. Everything folds up and is stored in a small, lightweight bag that's easy to throw in with the rest of your lighting an grip gear. The kit is fairly sturdy and can be expanded by adding additional cloths. The only negative I would comment on is that it seems a little pricy. However, it is made by Matthews and I suspect will last a long time; if that's the case, the price is fair.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Handy
- Long-Lasting
- Quick
Cons
- Small
Best Uses
- Anything not HMI
- General Use
- Indoors
- Night Time
- Outdoors
Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):
Travels great
has everything you need to control light
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Versitile
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Tight spaces
Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):
This kit along with Matthews minigrip arms fit nicely in our Arri D-4 kit where the stands used to be. We've used them on three shoots so far and in tight quarters they offer great light control.
Big enough to help soften a Keno-flo Diva and soft enough to control open face instruments.
Downside is that the kit only comes with one of each silk, scrim or flag. We'll end up buying multiples for the kit. That's extra.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- 2 frames
- Compact
- Durable
- Expandable
- Low weight
- Multiple fabics
Cons
- Needs Instructions
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- On Location
- Outdoors
Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):
I've been using flags for as long as I've been shooting. I don't always need them, but when I do need one, it's great to have one on hand. Having a portable / collapsible flag and scrim system in a self-contained bag is wonderful. Being able to change out the fabrics, having two frames and the compactness of it all speaks for itself. The quality of each component is as high as one would expect from Matthews (MSE). This is my second Road Rags kit, the first being the Matthews Road Flags 4x4 Kit.
I no longer have to tote around a piece of cardboard and finagle a way to mount it to a stand. Assembling the frame and fabric happens quite easily, and once mounted into to a proper mount, you can put this flag just about anywhere. Now that I've used this on several shoots, I've also noticed that I am more apt to automatically set up a flag, instead of just winging it. In the past I often just got by, hand holding a piece of cardboard, or any improvised object I could find, even using my hand when I had to.
If you need to flag your lens, or cut some light from the subject, this is a great system. There's just nothing else out there.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Portable Quick
Cons
- Need grip kit
Best Uses
- Any lighting set up
Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):
Small & lightweight this lives in my light kit and is used on almost every shoot. Have added the sliver reflector to the kit (overpriced) to make it even more useful.
Needs the mini-grip kit to make the most of it
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Quick set-up
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):
This kit is small and portable enough to bring on every location shoot. Highly recommended.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):
Good product for location lighting. Very compact when packed, yet cutters are a useful size with a range of fabrics. Would be good to have room for some extra fabrics.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Interviews
- Outdoors
Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):
We produce a ton of interviews and we're always trying to limit how much gear we carry with us. This kit is perfect for single-person talking head shoots.
One note, it took us a few minutes to figure out how to fit the scrims on the frames. You need to pull both side together and put the scrim on on both poles at the same time. This can be done with one person, but I recommend two.
Pros
- Great for travel
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- When packing for location
Comments about Matthews RoadRags Kit - 18 x 24" (45.7x61cm):
Was in NY on a shoot had the larger 24x36 RoadRag set, but they are large for interviews and smaller locations. We had a morning off and walked to B&H and bought the 18x24" and then traveled to Ottawa, Aspen, LA and used them exclusively and never opened the 24 x 36 RoadRags again
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What's in the Box
- 2 x RoadRags Scrim Frame Only - 18 x 24"
- RoadRags Scrim Fabric, Single Black - 18 x 24"
- RoadRags Scrim Fabric, Double Black - 18 x 24"
- RoadRags Scrim, Artificial Silk - 18 x 24"
- RoadRags Black Flag - 18 x 24"
- Carrying Bag
- One Year Manufacturer's Warranty
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