Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver

Comments about Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver:

I am a headshot photographer and love this reflector. I can drop one side down or the other to add or subtract shadow detail depending on the look I want of if it's a male or female.

It assembles easily, and I took an old 8' lightstand that was in my studio and stored it in the nice carry bag that holds the reflector system. Now, all I need is my main light and I'm ready for any situation.

Comments about Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver:

Upgrade the mounting pieces for the reflectors to make them quicker and easier (especially in front of clients) and this product can go to 5 stars.

Comments about Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver:

Overall this is a great product, it was pretty well thought out and it is VERY useful for creating exception light with headshots. Seems a little expensive for what you get, but on the other hand, it does something few other reflectors do. Handle it with care and it will last a long time.

I'd give it a 5, but it is a little larger than I thought it was going to be, and that makes it pretty difficult to use outside if there is even a hint of wind.

In the studio though, best tool yet I've seen for shaping light under a model's head to prevent dark eye sockets and chins.

Comments about Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver:

Works great for head shots, especially b/w portraits.

Comments about Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver:

great. does what it advertise. but for [$] need to include a cheapo stand. c'mon man!!!!

Comments about Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver:

Portable. Great for headshots and gives consistent results.

Comments about Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver:

I shoot a lot of headshots and will truly delve into portraiture now that I have a system that can add the lighting required to provide full coverage. The triflector works as advertised and I'd gladly recommend it to anyone looking to better their portraits and headshots.
Ed

Comments about Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver:

From the time I received the triflector to the first shoot I tried it on, I have been impressed and very satisfied. Its strong and when used with a boom can be very handy in many situations. I recommend this unit for any professional photographer or videographer.

Comments about Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver:

My main focus if you will is head shot photography. I can not believe how much my photos have improved since I got this apparatus, alone with a nice 50mm f1.8 lens!
Easy to use, panels are sturdy and have double sided (white and silver)
You have to be careful how close you set it up or you will get the reflection in the eyes. Paramount if you are using natural light!

Comments about Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver:

I use this in my studio on a daily basis. I find that the catch lights this reflector allows really help images to "pop"! I have tried other similar reflectors and even made a couple using car sun blocker/reflectors but this is by far the quickest lightest set up.
I'm always impressed by Lastolites' quality of build. Since purchasing this reflector I have invested in a Lastolite pop-up background.... I really enjoy how easy they are to use! Great quality!

Comments about Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver:

I purchased the Triflector MK II after reviewing photos on Terry White's Blog. The Triflector MK II has 3 panels that adjust independently from each other. The results are truly spectacular. I shoot my headshots with an 85mm F1.8 lens between f2.8 and f3.5 giving a shallow depth of field. The Triflector MK II gives the skin a glow that is gorgeous for beauty shots.

Comments about Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver:

I have only owned the triflector for a short time. I have set it up and used it with both a Beauty Dish and then a Large Softbox as the key light. (essentially a clam shell setup). Very nice beauty effect - another neat thing to do is remove one of the side reflectors from the equation by simply swiveling it down and out of the way - this gives you a more dimensional light by allowing for more shadow on one side. I like the portability if offers and plan to use this on location shoots, etc. It can also be used with window lighting.

Comments about Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver:

This is a neat piece of gear and you can get some interesting light effects for portraiture. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that I can't say it's a great value in that you're paying a premium for this (you'll also need to buy a cheap light stand to mount it). Also check out the video on Lastolite's site for a quick reference on how to use it.

Comments about Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver:

Easy to use in studio and for location shoots. Lightweight, compact storage easy setup. Great product.

Comments about Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver:

It is easy to aim the light and mold it with this unit.
Assembling is a bit difficult in terms of getting the panels into the retainers.
I think it's a bargain in terms of a competitive unit listed at B&H which I would expect to be more sturdy in construction for the price difference.

Comments about Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver:

This product is portable, easy to use and give nice even light for portraits. Just position the main light over the tri flectors....use the light meter pointed down at the triflectors not even with the model to get correct light reading. Love the results!!

Comments about Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver:

This tool is perfect to create fill for portraiture. I used to use either a pop-out reflector that required someone to hold it in the right position (often bent or curved to apply fill to just the right place), or a large panel that was a pain to set up. The Trilite couldn't be easier to use, and it is very flexible, allowing you to position it right where you need it.

Comments about Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver:

Allows me to setup quickly for head-shots and give me consistent results.
Very portable and comes with a canvas carrying case.

Comments about Lastolite Triflector MkII Kit - White/Silver:

This reflector helps you take awesome head shots. Wraps the light around the person wonderfully. It is a little hard getting the reflectors into holders but it ensures stability.