
Review Summary
2017-06-28T11:59:05
I bought this primarily because I didn't do quite enough research when shopping for a gel holder frame. In hindsight, I would have purchased the gel frame kit that included the barn doors. This reflector is the largest of the ones I have for my Bowens strobes. The interior is highly specular and my gel frame fits to it very snugly and securely. I'm not going to ding this product because I should have ordered something else - I've actually come to like using this reflector with and without the gel frame attached.
Mark G.
2007-07-09T21:00:00
I purchased two of these reflectors for use with Bowens QuadX 3000 and wanted a reflector that would give me an even spread of quality light across a background when ever I was doing a product shot or a high key portrait. Wish I had purchased them a long time ago instead of wasting my time with softboxes and other reflectors, the Maxilites do a fantastic job and would certainly recomend them.
PETER S.
It's BIG!
By Mark G.
I bought this primarily because I didn't do quite enough research when shopping for a gel holder frame. In hindsight, I would have purchased the gel frame kit that included the barn doors. This reflector is the largest of the ones I have for my Bowens strobes. The interior is highly specular and my gel frame fits to it very snugly and securely. I'm not going to ding this product because I should have ordered something else - I've actually come to like using this reflector with and without t...
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Great spread of even light
By PETER S.
I purchased two of these reflectors for use with Bowens QuadX 3000 and wanted a reflector that would give me an even spread of quality light across a background when ever I was doing a product shot or a high key portrait. Wish I had purchased them a long time ago instead of wasting my time with softboxes and other reflectors, the Maxilites do a fantastic job and would certainly recomend them.
This is a good general-purpose direct reflector with an even coverage and a high light output. Since it has a small 20cm (8") diameter, the light it produces is moderately high in contrast. The stippled surface ensures a smooth and even light distribution.
Bowens International is proud to introduce a higher-performance, stronger and more robust line of reflectors to their already superior reflector range.
The revised reflector range includes 14 different models of reflectors and lightshapers. Each model is constructed of a heavier gauge of aluminum than the original units for greater strength and durability.
Another important enhancement to the entire line is an improved integral steel attachment ring that provides secure and safe positioning onto the flash unit.
Further improvements have been made to the Wide Angle / Umbrella reflector, the Keylite Reflector and the Softlite Relector. These impressive improvements have been incorporated without increasing the cost of the range.
The new reflectors feature an integral mounting ring that is more rugged than Bowens previous design and gives much greater overall strength to the reflectors
This, combined with a slightly heavier material, has created a reflector that we believe will be better suited to the daily rigours of the professional photographer.
Additionally, we have been able to create a brighter surface finish for two of our new reflectors, the Wide Angle / Umbrella Reflector and the Keylite Reflector.
The redesigned Softlite Reflect now features a new surface finish. The original sandblasted finish has been replaced with a neutral-colored powder coating. In testing, this new coating delivers a slightly smoother finish, giving a broader spread of light without losing any of the softness that has made this light source so popular.