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from Melbourne, VIC, Australia on 1/30/2011
Comments about Westcott Westcott Illuminator Arm For Reflectors:
This works a treat to lock your reflectors in place while shooting in the studio or on location with a small studio style setup. I have used a competitor's product before ( I think it was a Manfrotto) and was not impressed with the build quality. I was a little hesitant at first but I have a Halo and 30" reflector from Wescott and I'm happy with the quality. This is no exception and I would always consider the brand when it comes to future products.
from Fort Worth, Texas on 4/25/2010
Comments about Westcott Westcott Illuminator Arm For Reflectors:
Grabs and holds all my small reflectors. Does not flinch or move by itself. Adjusts to all the right angles.
from GA on 12/29/2008
Comments about Westcott Westcott Illuminator Arm For Reflectors:
Sturdy strong arm will give great support to your reflector and hold it tight. Depending on the light stand and reflector size you use it with you may need a sand bag or some kind of weight to keep the stand stable.
from Oak Hill, WV on 12/29/2008
Comments about Westcott Westcott Illuminator Arm For Reflectors:
Stand and arm are of reasonably good quality but the clips that hold the reflector are a little flimsy. Also, the stand will fall over if you try to use it with larger reflectors without sandbagging the base. Forget about using it outdoors. I knew that going in and use it for studio work only. I put a couple 5lb dumbell weights over the center shaft at the base of the stand and that works well. I wanted a lightweight setup that I could move quickly for portrait setups to reflect and block light and this outfit works OK for me. Westcott needs to address the flimsy clips though. Maybe some screw-down units would work better. Swivel works OK but watch over-tightening as one review said. Bottom line: for light use this will be fine with some weight at the base.
from West Boylston, MA on 1/22/2008
Comments about Westcott Westcott Illuminator Arm For Reflectors:
I use this reflector arm for studio work and find that it allows me to put the reflector in the exact position that I need with easy. This arm has great flexibility in its use and appears well constructed in my use of it thus far.
from Buffalo, NY on 2/5/2007
Comments about Westcott Westcott Illuminator Arm For Reflectors:
I use this in conjuction with the Monte Illuminator as a fill source with a main light for my portrait sessions. If you work alone, as I do, it's wonderful for a fill that doesn't move once placed.
from Pooler/Savannah Georgia on 1/24/2007
Comments about Westcott Westcott Illuminator Arm For Reflectors:
Although the materials and craftsmanship is good the design of the friction control handle in the dual ball pivot area is lacking. I broke the friction control handle the first and second time I used this product. [...]. I have replaced the plastic handle with a metal wing nut and tightened the pretension nut and bolt. I now have a reflector holder that works very well and at a great price. The holder works well with many different sized reflectors and acts as a one handhold grip when on location without an assistant or stand.