I use a 12" lastolite, primarily in macro work. I don't have a Ph.D. in origami
and somehow manage to store it - hands 180 degree apart, twist in opposite
directions and it begins to fold into itself. Good thing, I can never get a map
to fold back up. Folded dimension is 5 inches across, in its carrying case.
I use a Wimberly Plamp to hold it in place if I want both hands on the camera.
That is not the most stable setup, especially if it is windy. I would imagine
it would be worse with a larger, heavier reflector.
I agree with Chuck, I'd go with a 20 inch circular for $20 rather than the
triangle job that's more than twice as much.
Jay
>I'd never seen one of those before just now looking it up on B&H. It's
>relatively pricey ($48.50) and I didn't buy the rationale of the handle
>making it easier for the solo photographer to handle. If it's easy to
>handle it's because it's only 18" across. I suspect the 20" circular is
>just as easy to handle with one hand and it only costs $20. But YMMV.
>
>Chuck Norcutt
usher99@xxxxxxx wrote:
>> With upcoming trip, thought we should be better armed in this department.? I
>> think It was BB
>> last year that recommended to take one, which I didn't and regretted it.
>> Some of these jobbies seem to require a Ph.D. in origami to stow them.? The
>> triangular lastolite
>> has looked interesting.
>> Thanks for any comments.
>> Mike
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