Westcott 301 Photo Basics 40-Inch 5-in-1 Reflector
by F.J. Westcott Co.
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Westcott 301 Photo Basics 40-Inch 5-in-1 Reflector
Customer Review: I was amazed!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an awesome product! I was a little sceptical, at first, because after I ordered it, I realized it was a 5 in one... Didn't see 5 reflectors. Its great! The translucent reflector gives such a nice, soft feeling to the subject. The gold and silver take care of shadows and warm the entire feeling of the picture.
There is one main translucent reflector. When you take that out of the bag, the bag itself then inverts and has a gold and silver side you just rezip it around the main filter. There is a black reflector also to keep any unwanted light out of the picture. Very sturdy, easy to turn in on itself and put in its handy little pouch.
Customer Review: great customer service!
Summary: 4 Stars
I ordered two Westcott 42" 5-in-1 offered for $8.99 and received two no-name 80cm models - not what I expected. But, after contacting the vendor they immediately responded and gave me a credit for my trouble. I was very impressed with how they handled an awkward situation.
As for the product I received, they seem to be okay. After reading other reviews, I'm handling the zippers somewhat gingerly, just to play it safe. For the price, I can't complain about the missing 10". I'm a little apprehensive about how well the collapsible frames are going to hold up, but I've been assured by the vendor that they will stand behind the 1-year mfg warranty.
Customer Review: The Hard Truth
Summary: 3 Stars
Here's the hard truth about this product. The zipper really stinks. I would go so far as to say it's almost unusable, it stinks so badly. Now the reflector itself is great and does what it should, but the VERY FIRST time I used the zipper, it got stuck and didn't want to rezip. Through some moderately gentle coaxing I was able to get it to rezip all the way, but I have no confidence that I can do it again.
So here's what I'm left with. In my mind, this product doesn't cost $32 but instead $64, because you need to buy two and keep different sides facing out, so that you have all 4 reflective surfaces. Just a word to the wise.
Customer Review: Solid, tight, effective. Hard to compact for me.
Summary: 4 Stars
I recently got the 5 in 1 reflector and the unit was in a nice compact case. It was easy to open and it's a hoop that is twisted into a small diameter. To open you untwist it. It popped open into a nice full size reflector. As is it's a silver reflector on one side and black on the other. My problem is that I am having trouble twisting it back to its smaller size. (((( I don't want to put too much pressure because I feel I may bend the hoop. That's why I gave it 2 stars for ease of use. I may be the only one with this issue. :)) But it is very functional and a great price. (Now someone help me twist it back into compact size!)Customer Review: Westcott 40inch 5 in 1 Reflector
Summary: 4 Stars
Have not had a chance to use it yet BUT because of it's "obvious versatility!" I am anxious to, and know it will be following me around when I need some extra lighting. I love the way it came in a small 13" pancake zip pouch, but oddly I'm reticent to forcing it "back down" into pouch size for fear of bending it the wrong way permanently. I am looking for the sweet technique.
That aside, I love the white-black-silver-gold reflector and the white diffuser options! Now I need to find creative ways to position and attach it which should be pretty easy because of it's light weight. A strong clamp should work fine.