The K&F Concept 5-in-1 Reflector is a cleverly designed and multipurpose accessory that is lightweight, convenient and portable. Reflectors are a fundamental tool in the image maker’s kit. In this case, you have five, but carry one.
When I first saw it, I wondered how K&F Concept was going to supply five separate, unique reflectors; a diffuser and four colored ones. So, what’s the trick?
As I already mentioned, its cleverly done. The collapsable, folding inner frame is the diffuser. Zipped around it is an opaque, reversible cover, the four surfaces of which make up the silver, gold, white and black reflectors. I understand that black is not meant to be reflective, but in this case, it has enough sheen that it’s not going to photograph pure black. If pure black is desired, then cut out a piece of black velvet that can be clipped onto the frame of the K&F Reflector. Otherwise, the black surface can be used, for example, placed over the subject while blocking the sun, putting the subject in shadow and giving a rim highlight to the hair with a blown-out background. Like on a beach.
The framed diffusion is useful outdoors between subject and sun, and in the studio, as a main light source with artificial lighting coming through it. The reflective surfaces are, of course, useful in any environment for controlling and projecting light, whether natural or artificial. And the black surface is useful for subtracting light, creating more contour or more dramatic shadow on a subject. Applications for the K&F Concept 5-in-1 Reflector are limitless.
The photographer/videographer’s medium is light, and controlling light to whatever extent is possible in a given environment is an essential skill for professional results. The K&F Concept 5-in-1 reflector is not only portable, lightweight and durable, but provides a convenient means of manipulating whatever light source is in use, outdoors or indoors, and will enhance any photographer’s kit. The reflector is supplied with a handy, zippered storage/carrying case.
When I first saw it, I wondered how K&F Concept was going to supply five separate, unique reflectors; a diffuser and four colored ones. So, what’s the trick?
As I already mentioned, its cleverly done. The collapsable, folding inner frame is the diffuser. Zipped around it is an opaque, reversible cover, the four surfaces of which make up the silver, gold, white and black reflectors. I understand that black is not meant to be reflective, but in this case, it has enough sheen that it’s not going to photograph pure black. If pure black is desired, then cut out a piece of black velvet that can be clipped onto the frame of the K&F Reflector. Otherwise, the black surface can be used, for example, placed over the subject while blocking the sun, putting the subject in shadow and giving a rim highlight to the hair with a blown-out background. Like on a beach.
The framed diffusion is useful outdoors between subject and sun, and in the studio, as a main light source with artificial lighting coming through it. The reflective surfaces are, of course, useful in any environment for controlling and projecting light, whether natural or artificial. And the black surface is useful for subtracting light, creating more contour or more dramatic shadow on a subject. Applications for the K&F Concept 5-in-1 Reflector are limitless.
The photographer/videographer’s medium is light, and controlling light to whatever extent is possible in a given environment is an essential skill for professional results. The K&F Concept 5-in-1 reflector is not only portable, lightweight and durable, but provides a convenient means of manipulating whatever light source is in use, outdoors or indoors, and will enhance any photographer’s kit. The reflector is supplied with a handy, zippered storage/carrying case.
15/03/2024
Genuinely needed a last minute reflector for a photoshoot. Needless to say, I’m satisfied.
I do editorial photography and this really did amp up my photos when I didn’t have my second light.
I do editorial photography and this really did amp up my photos when I didn’t have my second light.
13/03/2024
So works fine. On occasion it would be good to have something just a bit thicker or sturdier for windy situations, but otherwise works well.
11/03/2024
I have a smaller set of these and decided to grab this larger set. Very good quality and gold easily. Great product for indoor or outdoor shoots.
10/03/2024
This is a great value large reflector and its very clever that the internals unzip/reverse to provide the five different colour/reflector options.
In its carry bag its only around 30cm across and it is very light weight. I have a couple of reflector umbrellas and while they have their place the small size of this means it fits in my camera bag easily so its not like I'm having to carry extra stuff or pack it especially.
It has took a couple of attempts to fold up each time I've gone to put it away but thankfully it does have a little leaflet inside the bag which tells you how to twist it to pack it away. It is dead simple its just one of those things that you can forget or get wrong. - I had a pop up tent once and I still get flashbacks of struggling to pack that away.
But this all works really well, it feels well made and the price it good. Five stars.
In its carry bag its only around 30cm across and it is very light weight. I have a couple of reflector umbrellas and while they have their place the small size of this means it fits in my camera bag easily so its not like I'm having to carry extra stuff or pack it especially.
It has took a couple of attempts to fold up each time I've gone to put it away but thankfully it does have a little leaflet inside the bag which tells you how to twist it to pack it away. It is dead simple its just one of those things that you can forget or get wrong. - I had a pop up tent once and I still get flashbacks of struggling to pack that away.
But this all works really well, it feels well made and the price it good. Five stars.
09/03/2024
I like how versatile this product is and getting 5 in 1 gives us a big bang for our bucks.
09/03/2024
i bought this exact product a year ago and lost it, bought a new one and its much cheaper feeling
08/03/2024
Of course, you already new that if you are considering them so, in a nutshell.
I have yet to be disappointed with K&F Concept, I have a range of there items and they always meet expectations, this is no exception.
Whilst small when folded -see photo for comparison- the reflector opens up not 80cm which I think is the sweet spot when shooting out and about, large enough to be of use whilst not too big as to be cumbersome. (Unless it is windy)
Whilst this is a single panel it utilises a zipper around the edge to allow it to be used to createv5 different light effects covering pretty much every use case you may require.
And of course it is just as useful in the studio as out!
Folding is a relatively simple matter of twisting and forming a circle then placing back in the bag, if it is your first time it may be a little frustrating but you soon get the hang of it, if you have a drone landing mat you will feel immediately at home ;)
A definite recommend.
I have yet to be disappointed with K&F Concept, I have a range of there items and they always meet expectations, this is no exception.
Whilst small when folded -see photo for comparison- the reflector opens up not 80cm which I think is the sweet spot when shooting out and about, large enough to be of use whilst not too big as to be cumbersome. (Unless it is windy)
Whilst this is a single panel it utilises a zipper around the edge to allow it to be used to createv5 different light effects covering pretty much every use case you may require.
And of course it is just as useful in the studio as out!
Folding is a relatively simple matter of twisting and forming a circle then placing back in the bag, if it is your first time it may be a little frustrating but you soon get the hang of it, if you have a drone landing mat you will feel immediately at home ;)
A definite recommend.
01/03/2024