Recommendations for a reflector holder

[SHaller]

I just bought a reflector the other day and after a day of using it, I found it to be a pain to get perfect light while holding it myself. Since an assistant isn't an option, I guess I need a reflector holder. I was looking at a cheap arm from amazon(Amazon.com: Fotodiox Telescoping Reflector Holding Arm, Holds 22" to 60" reflector Disc: Camera & Photo) and there seems to be plenty of decent low priced light stands to go around. Does anyone have any recommendations for any set ups? Or should i invest in something a little nicer?

 

[tirediron]

My main concern with that would be how light it is. A 60" inch, or even a 24" reflector catches a LOT of air if it's even a little breezy. You'll need a LOT of weight on that to hold it steady in the wind. There really is no substitute for a remote-controlled, voice-activated reflector holder.

 

[dakkon76]

Agree with Tirediron here. If you've taken your reflector outside it should be pretty apparent that nothing is really going to hold it very reliably unless it's got a LOT of weight to it... and by then you may as well pack around a soft box instead. I can't suggest anything for indoor use, since I don't use mine stationary, but I'm sure someone else will chime in about that.

 

[SHaller]

I actually didn't even think about reflectors pretty much becoming sails. If I were to get the stand weighed down, would a reflector arm still be able to hold it in the position I want it in?

 

[joealcantar]

If you have no assistant the potato chip style reflectors are tough to hold outside with just a holder. You can look into the California Sunbounce California Sunbounce USA: SUN-BOUNCE with a decent frame, mounted on a C-Stand or a stiffer style reflector.
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I've seen this one on the net, I do not have one because I have the Sunbounce but they also look like they have a decent setup for what you are trying to do.
Using the TriGrip Bracket « Lastolite School of Photography
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Shoot well, Joe

 

[SHaller]

Those look pretty cool. Something I'll look into. A tri grip reflector is on my to buy list, but the problem i was coming across was not being able to reflect the light accurately when i was farther away from the model.