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4.5
I have been wanting to get a reflector and have debated to go cheap or go expensive but in the end, I decided that as my money goes to lenses, flashes, strobe studio lights, there are priority purchases and purchases that I have to keep under budget.The reflector was under $15 and looking for similar sizes online, some charge quite a bit for it. So, the big question that you may be wondering...do you actually get what you're paying for?My answer is that for $15, this is an excellent, sturdy and also portable reflector. It comes with its own bag and there are no instructions. And if you accidentally thrash one, no problem...easier to replace because of its cheaper price than thrashing a more expensive one.But if you have put away a windshield reflector and know how to bend/fold one, then you know how to put this one away. If anything, just make sure that you get it inside without it being caught on a zipper (this doesn't just apply to this product, this can apply to jackets with zippers, CD/DVD binders, etc.).So, you get a translucent reflector, silver, gold, white and black and each reflector is its own bag. And once again, these are sturdy. I don't know about the others who gave it a negative but I haven't had any problems with them and let's say, even if I do, down the line....years later, it is less than $15.I know how some of you may be thinking...well, I love the price and it has received considerable good reviews but maybe I should buy one with a stand and reflector holder.If you have the $70 to blow on one, go for it! But I needed to keep things under budget and with the reflector going in my budget list, I will tell you that in my studio, it's being held by one of my expensive mic stands with a clamp (there are many examples on line of DYI reflector holders). Because this certain reflector is huge and a little heavy for the boom arm, I have three sandbags holding the boom arm on the other end to balance the weight, so it works perfectly.JUDGMENT CALL:For the price of this 43" reflector and the fact that it has 5-in-1, you can't really go wrong with it unless you start tearing into it. Once again, personally for me, there are other items in my studio that are priority when it comes to money...glass, multiple flashes,lights, softboxes, more stands or a full-frame camera, etc. And I needed one that doesn't break the bank and fit my budget, as well as something I can make it easy enough for DYI setup and for less than $15 and the fact that it is 43" and well-constructed and most of all...it works.Overall, Neewer's 43" 110 cm multi-disc reflector for me... it's perfect. For others, if you are on a budget...this is the one to get!
