Reflector Walimex 17681 Round Black Gold Silver Transparent White 56cm

The mantona Reflector Walimex 17681 is a 56 cm round, foldable reflector with five interchangeable surfaces: black, gold (wavy), silver, transparent and white. Designed for portrait and product photography, it provides flexible control over light quality and shadow shaping. The reflector folds to a compact transport size and includes a fabric carrying bag.

Advantages

The included set of covers allows quick adaptation to different lighting situations, from warm, sun-like tones to hard, cool reflections or soft, neutral fill. The reflector's canvassed extra-strong spring ring keeps the surface smooth and wrinkle-free, reducing post-production work when used as a background. Its round shape suits both highlight and effect lighting, and the foldable construction makes it easy to carry and store.

Suitable for

• Portrait photography — softening sunlight and creating soft, indirect light
• Product photography — providing hard, detailed reflections or controlled fill
• High-key background lighting for studio shots
• On-location shoots where compact, versatile light control is needed

Key specifications

• Model: mantona / Walimex 17681
• Diameter: 56 cm
• Surfaces: black, gold (wavy), silver, transparent (diffuser), white
• Shape: round
• Construction: foldable with canvassed extra-strong spring ring
• Includes: fabric carrying bag
• MPN: 17681, EAN: 4250234576819

How to use

Select the cover that matches your lighting goal and position the reflector to redirect or diffuse existing light. Use the gold (wavy) surface for a warm, sun-like fill; the silver surface for harder, cooler reflections; the white surface for soft, neutral fill; the black surface to remove or deepen light and create contrast; and the transparent cover as a diffuser to soften harsh light. Hold the reflector by hand, mount it on a stand with an appropriate clamp, or have an assistant place it to shape shadows and highlights as needed.

Usage recommendations

Store the reflector in the included fabric carrying bag when not in use and avoid folding it incorrectly to preserve the spring ring. For portrait work, position the diffuser or white surface close to the subject to achieve soft, even light; use the black surface to selectively reduce spill or to increase contrast.