Although I’m not big on getting gifts on holidays, I did get one very cool gift. I got the Lastolite Triflector MkII. This handy compact unit comes with two adjustable side arms and three reversible (white/silver) panels that easily and quickly attach. Once setup (less than 5 minutes) the whole thing sits on a light stand (not included).
Why use a tri-flector?
If you do any type of beauty or fashion photography, a tri-flector gives the ability to light your subject from underneath and from the sides without the need for additional lights. It also provides some very distinctive catch lights in the eyes. By putting it on a light stand you can adjust the hight to your taste. Your subject/model can either stand or sit depending on your needs. In my setup above I used the Nikon D300, 70-200mm f/2.8 VR lens (shot 125th/sec f/8.0), Elinchrom 600RX (triggered with their awesome Skyport system) with a midi-octa softbox and the Lastolite Triflector MkII on a small light stand.
I used the above setup to produce this shot:
The interesting thing about the Lastolite Triflector is that it’s not easy to find. I never saw it at any of my usual sources for photography gear. However, it is available here at Adorama. Oddly enough Adorama doesn’t show the included stand or carrying case. However, I did a search for their SKU# LSTLPKWS (which is on my packing slip) and that’s the one that comes up. Pay no attention to the picture. It’s the right one. If you shoot portraits, beauty or fashion, you’re gonna want one of these!
Makeup by Renata.
Terry,
Love the entry. What is the SKU for the stand or did you just use an existing one you have on site.
Big C,
Big C,
Nothing special about the light stand. I just grabbed the closest one to me in the studio. Any old light stand will do.
Love the effect of this triflector. You use a strobe and external light meter?
L, http://www.uniquechicjewelry.com
Hey Terry – thanks for the tip on these reflectors. They are out of stock at Adorama but they have them at B & H for the same price!
Is the one at B&H the MKII it doesn’t say it is(just triflector) and I was wondering if it was the same thing?
Thanks in advance,
Larry
Terry, I just received my Triflector today. It’s a great product. Also, check it out on Amazon.com.