black and white foam core versus white panels

[allenglishboy]

I was talking to photographer and he told me to use blaCK And white foam core to control my daylight. Whats the difference between white panels and foam Core?

[brucep]

A matte, true white panel will have the same effect photographically, regardless of the material. The differences are portability (compactness, storage convenience) and price. I like to carry mine around in my car, not having to worry about creasing, bending or denting them, so I use collapsible fabric panels of various sizes (white or black mostly) which have a spring metal outer edge. They quickly fold into very small bags and pop back into shape when needed.

I also carry lightweight light stands, mini-booms, reflector clams and counterweights to hold these reflectors.

[allenglishboy]

thanks Bruce

[ScottL]

The 5 in one is a great tool!

I have (2) 36" 5 in 1 Collapsible round reflectors. (White, Black, Gold, Silver, and Translucent white.) They fold into a nice small 10" or so zipper case which can easily be attached to my camera bag.