Photek B-8030 Velour Fabric Background-in-a-Bag - 8x12' (Stormy Grey)

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  • B&H # PHBGB812SG
  • Mfr# B-8030
 

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All the selections of the Photek Background-in-a-Bag are portable, packable backgrounds that are featherlight and reversible.

Thousands of these backgrounds are used throughout the photographic world. Various photographers count on them among their most important tools.

Material used is a type of nylon-blend velour specially dyed to specifications.
Hand painted on one side to create an "Old Masters" effect, an important plus to the portrait photographer. Reverse side is offered in a solid color for a mutitude of photographic purposes.
Because the material is not completely opaque, the backgrounds respond very well to additive color through the use of gels.
Color Stormy Grey
Size 8x12' (2.4 x 3.6 m)

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Photek B-8030 Velour Fabric Background-in-a-Bag - 8x12' (Stormy Grey)
 
4.3

(based on 7 reviews)

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Pros

  • Easy to use (6)
  • Durable (3)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Portraits (3)
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    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    5.0

    Great product

    By Aussie Greg

    from Melbourne, Australia

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Quick Setup

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Indoors

      Comments about Photek B-8030 Velour Fabric Background-in-a-Bag - 8x12' (Stormy Grey):

      Backdrop for portraits. I mainly use the plain grey on the back. The stormy grey color has pink color flecks in it. Packs up nicely into an oversize bag so you don't have to force it in. Used in home studio and on location. Purchased after reading the other reviews here and I am not disappointed.

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      4.0

      Velour - no more creased backgrounds

      By Monty

      from Brisbane, Queensland

      About Me Professional

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Use
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Bulky

      Best Uses

      • Portraits
      • Traveling

      Comments about Photek B-8030 Velour Fabric Background-in-a-Bag - 8x12' (Stormy Grey):

      I use this for 'on-location' shoots and I can stuff it away and not worry about creases.

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Never leaves my trunk..

      By Rich Gensheimer

      from Northwestern Pennsylvania

      About Me Professional

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Use
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Photek B-8030 Velour Fabric Background-in-a-Bag - 8x12' (Stormy Grey):

          You never know when you may need a limbo background. I've used the Background-in-a-Bag products for many years. They work well for both stills and video. I always keep a stormy grey color in the trunk of my car. Lit, the background is a pleasing grey. In shadow, it becomes a limbo black. It requires minimum care, just stuff it in the bag and away you go. It also works great to block window light. One point of caution... avoid using gaffer's tape as it will strip velour from the backing.

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          5.0

          Should have bought this years ago!

          By DHP

          from Arlington, VA

          About Me Semi-Professional

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Need more color choices

          Best Uses

          • General Use
          • Portraits

          Comments about Photek B-8030 Velour Fabric Background-in-a-Bag - 8x12' (Stormy Grey):

          Provides a big backdrop but is light to carry

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          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Not in Love

          By Mellissa

          from New Haven, CT

          About Me Professional

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Pink splotches
          • Too small
          • Wrinkles

          Best Uses

          • Portraits

          Comments about Photek B-8030 Velour Fabric Background-in-a-Bag - 8x12' (Stormy Grey):

          It's nicer than what I had, but I was disappointed in two ways, 1) it's not really wrinkle free and 2) the main side is basically unusable for my purposes due to the pink splotches. Also it is easy to make a hole in it.

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          5.0

          Worked out great

          By David

          from Houston, TX

          About Me Novice

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Portable
          • Quick Set Up

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Photek B-8030 Velour Fabric Background-in-a-Bag - 8x12' (Stormy Grey):

              For portable studio it worked out much better than paper for me. No need to worry about wrinkles.[@]

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              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              Back side is better than the front

              By Focus

              from Madison, WI

              About Me Experienced

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Portable
              • Quick Set Up

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Photek B-8030 Velour Fabric Background-in-a-Bag - 8x12' (Stormy Grey):

                  It's a nice neutral gray background on the back but the front has odd bright pink accents that make it unusable for us. I have no idea how pink fits in to the "stormy" description but the back of the background is great. Portable and user friendly.

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                  What's in the Box

                  Photek B-8030 Velour Fabric Background-in-a-Bag - 8x12' (Stormy Grey)
                  • Zippered Nylon Storage Sack
                  • One-Year Manufacturer's Warranty
                   
                   
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