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11/02/2005 04:46:31 PM · #1 |
I just bought a collapsible reflector and when I opened it...it literally sprung to 4x its size. I didn't really pay attention to how it was folded and I can't figure out how to fold this thing. It feels like I'm going to break it. Is there a correct way of folding one of these things? I don't want to break it.
Thanks
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11/02/2005 04:58:15 PM · #2 |
If it's spring-loaded around the rim like those things you put in car windshields as sunscreens, then I think you can just fold them anywhere -- they don't so much fold as twist into tighter coils.
I bought silver windshield sunscreens at Costco to use as reflectors : )
There's also a small spring-loaded laundry hamper which I think can be adapted into a foldable softbox. |
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11/02/2005 05:03:07 PM · #3 |
Usually you start by grabbing each side and twisting, like you are trying to make a figure eight. Then, as you bring your hang together, it folds into a smaller circle. It shouldn't feel like you are forcing it, but it does take a few attempts to get the motion down.
Good luck! |
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11/02/2005 05:03:52 PM · #4 |
| If its a traditional round refector most can be twisted into a figure-8 then folded back on itself. |
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11/02/2005 05:04:50 PM · #5 |
there should be a directiosn sheet with your reflector ? Twist it in opposite directions ... to a figure eight... then bring your hands closer to each other... you'll see one side try to go in the middle ( i'm sitting here iwth a 12 inch reflector tryign to explain this to you ...
Message edited by author 2005-11-02 17:10:36. |
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11/02/2005 05:07:04 PM · #6 |
WOW! thank you guys so much, i had that same problem for the past 6 months, finally i can fold it down. now i just need to find it's little carrying bag...
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11/02/2005 05:13:47 PM · #7 |
| How much are these official photo reflectors? My windshield protector (2 circles, each just under 3 feet diameter) cost under $8. |
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11/02/2005 05:16:47 PM · #8 |
GeneralE, check out bhphotovideo or adorama for prices. i have a dynaphos 32" that cost me around 40. the difference between windshield protectors and photo reflectors is the different layers, most have 5 layers: white, silver, gold, gold/silver mix, and translucent scrim
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11/02/2005 05:26:01 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by art-inept:
GeneralE, check out bhphotovideo or adorama for prices. i have a dynaphos 32" that cost me around 40. the difference between windshield protectors and photo reflectors is the different layers, most have 5 layers: white, silver, gold, gold/silver mix, and translucent scrim |
I see. I was able to get some which are plain silver, matte from the fabric on one side and a little shiny from a coating on the other.
I've never actually gotten around to using them as anything but windshield protectors up until now : ) |
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