Collapsible Reflectors
Simple, effective design.
Lastolite, the original manufacturer of collapsible reflectors, continues to improve the quality and variety of it's reflector range. As well as a lifetime guarantee on reflector steel, Lastolite has also upgraded the rim tape to create a stronger, longer lasting reflector.
Lastolite reflectors come in a range of sizes and colours, however we recommend the Panelite 1.8 x 1.2m (6'x4') size (as used by Chris Hanley) or the large Circular Reflector at 120cm (48") in diameter.
We also recommend using the Silver & Sunlite colour combination. Silver will retain natural colours whilst removing unwanted
shadows and giving an increase in contrast, whilst Sunlite will add a
subtle warm tone to the image (5000k).
Features
• Collapsible / Reversible
• Lifetime rim guarantee
• Ideal for outdoor use
• Upgraded rim tape
• Double-coated reflective surfaces
• Collapses to a third of its original size
A quick note on colour.
The great thing about a Panelite is it reflects a full length patch of
light. This is vital for fashion, wedding and Cherish photography where
the clothes are as important as the people. There are many reflective surfaces that Lastolite make and here is a quick guide:
‘Gold’ is what it is – easy and cheesy.
‘Sunfire’ is gold and silver stripes in a tight alternating pattern and is half way between gold and silver.
‘Sunlite’ is a slightly cooler version of Sunfire and is new out
this year. It is still a lot warmer than silver but giving a pleasing
natural look without any need to alter the tone in post production.
‘Sunlite’ is my favourite reflector tone and hence it is the one I am
championing.
‘Silver’ is what it is and produces cool tone mirror like reflections.
‘White’ produces the most diffused reflections
that illuminate a much wider area but to a lower intensity as you would
expect.
‘Softsilver’ like ’Sunlite’ is also a new fabric and has alternating
diffused silver with shiny silver stripes and this widens the apparent
patch of illumination giving the edge of the reflection a softness
blending it to the un-lit part of the frame. This is my next favourite
surface.
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