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This is a Norman 5-in-1 42" Collapsible Reflector with reversible fabric cover. The disc with frame has a white, translucent fabric for diffusing sunlight or studio lights. Gold produces a natural, golden fill that is great for sunsets, jewelry, and indoor portraits. Silver increases the specular highlights and yields a high-contrast image. It's perfect for video, product shots and B&W photography. Solid white produces an even, neutral-colored bounce light that works beautifully as a fill light source for both product shots and indoor/outdoor portraits. Black prevents unwanted reflections and color contamination.
| Shape | Circular |
| Size Open | 42" (106 cm) |
| Size Collapsed | 1/3 of working size |
| Surfaces | Gold, silver, black, white and translucent |
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Great, big, 5-in-1
The 42in. 5-in-1 works great as a reflector, and put it on a lightstand with a boom arm and you have a super quick-to-set-up gobo. I also love it with the black...Read complete review
The 42in. 5-in-1 works great as a reflector, and put it on a lightstand with a boom arm and you have a super quick-to-set-up gobo. I also love it with the black cover as a quick background for flower photography. It also fits perfectly in the lid of my Pelican 1550 case when I'm travelling.
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okay but not best
the fabric never get tight enough and that affect the light in my opinion. I wish I know that before I bought it. I would choose a single gold silver instead. The quality looks...Read complete review
the fabric never get tight enough and that affect the light in my opinion. I wish I know that before I bought it. I would choose a single gold silver instead. The quality looks okay do.
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Comments about Norman Collapsible Reflector, 5-in-1 - 42" (107cm):
Nicely made. Easy collapsibility.
I use it for all types of work including portraits... outdoors and product photography.
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Comments about Norman Collapsible Reflector, 5-in-1 - 42" (107cm):
I use the reflector for fill light during outdoor protrait sessions. I like the effects of reflected light as opposed to artificial light. It is lightweight and easy to handle but can be tricky to fold and put back into bag. The quality is excellent and seems to be a great value when compared to some of the other reflectors especially regarding price.
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Comments about Norman Collapsible Reflector, 5-in-1 - 42" (107cm):
I bought this reflector out of necessity. I had been asked to do some outdoor portraits and I needed to do something to help with lighting. This reflector is great! It folds up easily without much fuss, and performs great. Putting the cover on the frame was a little cumbersome, but that was the only downside I really experienced.
After two successful shoots with it, I can't wait to use it more both in and out of the studio!
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Comments about Norman Collapsible Reflector, 5-in-1 - 42" (107cm):
The reflector seems easy to work with and folds up nicely. I do wish there was a little more room in the carry case so that the fabric wasn't so close to the zipper, but otherwise, the quality is great. I love the versatility.
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Comments about Norman Collapsible Reflector, 5-in-1 - 42" (107cm):
I have used the black side as a background for a low key portrait. I must say it is quite a good product. A product like this however, would be better if it were wrinkle free.
The reflectors are also pretty good at reflecting light evenly. Fro the price, this is a good product by many standards.
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Comments about Norman Collapsible Reflector, 5-in-1 - 42" (107cm):
Easier to open and close than I expected, and better made than thought it would be. Does what it should without any issues.
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Comments about Norman Collapsible Reflector, 5-in-1 - 42" (107cm):
When I received this product it came in this tiny circle & I thought hmm this is smaller than I thought, then I unzipped the bag, & out came a large circle. I love the way you can unzip flip & re-zip to get the reflector side you want, & that it is easy to close back into that tiny circle to put away,[...]
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Comments about Norman Collapsible Reflector, 5-in-1 - 42" (107cm):
I bought this product for school and use it for my lighting class. I love the versatility of the 5-1 set. It collapses rather easily and stores well,
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Comments about Norman Collapsible Reflector, 5-in-1 - 42" (107cm):
I compared prices locally (Canada) and even with sales I couldn't touch this great deal
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Comments about Norman Collapsible Reflector, 5-in-1 - 42" (107cm):
Even as a new photography student, I can tell that I got what I paid for. I bought used to save money, and to be honest it looks brand new. The only thing that I didn't like was the lack of instructions. I know it sounds odd for this type of product, but being new, I've never used one. A diagram for 'beginners'-showing how to fold it back up would be amazing. :)
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Comments about Norman Collapsible Reflector, 5-in-1 - 42" (107cm):
Great product! Good quality material. Good size to transportation.
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Comments about Norman Collapsible Reflector, 5-in-1 - 42" (107cm):
I don't know how I waited this long to get a reflector. This item is essential for people photography. It should be considered a staple in my opinion. This one in particular is very well built. It is very large, and it folds to almost a quarter of its expanded size. All the different covers (silver, gold, black and white) seem of very high quality material, very durable. It is very light weight so it doesn't add to much load when travelling.
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Comments about Norman Collapsible Reflector, 5-in-1 - 42" (107cm):
Great product. Easy to use. Portable. No zipper issues.
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Comments about Norman Collapsible Reflector, 5-in-1 - 42" (107cm):
the fabric never get tight enough and that affect the light in my opinion. I wish I know that before I bought it. I would choose a single gold silver instead. The quality looks okay do.
Comments about Norman Collapsible Reflector, 5-in-1 - 42" (107cm):
On the Road lighting proved its ease of use and compact size.
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Comments about Norman Collapsible Reflector, 5-in-1 - 42" (107cm):
The 42in. 5-in-1 works great as a reflector, and put it on a lightstand with a boom arm and you have a super quick-to-set-up gobo. I also love it with the black cover as a quick background for flower photography. It also fits perfectly in the lid of my Pelican 1550 case when I'm travelling.
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