Reflector Walimex 17689 Round Gold Silver Diameter 56 cm

The mantona Reflector Walimex 17689 is a round, foldable photo studio reflector with a 56 cm diameter offering interchangeable gold and silver surfaces. The gold side produces warm, soft highlights suitable for creating a natural or romantic skin tone, while the silver side yields stronger, cooler reflections useful for defining contours and increasing contrast. Lightweight and compact when folded, the reflector includes a fabric carrying bag and an extra‑strong canvassed spring ring that keeps the reflecting surface smooth and reduces wrinkles for more consistent results and less post‑production work.

Advantages

The dual‑surface design allows quick switching between warm (gold) and cool (silver) lighting effects without changing modifiers. Its round shape produces even catchlights and controlled highlight falloff for portrait and product work. The canvassed, extra‑strong spring ring maintains tension across the surface to minimize creases, and the foldable construction reduces storage and transport space. A protective fabric bag helps prevent dirt and damage during transit.

Suitable for

• Portrait photography to create warm skin tones or crisp highlights
• Product photography for controlled reflections and contrast
• On‑location shoots where compact, portable modifiers are required
• Fill light use to soften shadows or add directional highlights

Key specifications

• Diameter: 56 cm
• Reflective surfaces: gold and silver
• Shape: round
• Construction: foldable with canvassed extra‑strong spring ring
• Included accessory: fabric carrying bag
• Portability: small folded transport size for easy carrying

How to use

Hold or mount the reflector opposite the main light source to bounce light onto the subject. Use the gold surface to add warm, flattering tones and the silver surface to increase contrast and specular highlights. Adjust the angle and distance between reflector and subject to control intensity and spread of reflected light. When not in use, fold the reflector following the manufacturer’s folding method and store it in the provided fabric bag to protect the surface.

Usage recommendations

For portrait work, position the gold side angled slightly upward toward the subject’s face to create soft, warm fill. For product shots requiring crisp detail, use the silver side and move the reflector closer to intensify specular reflections; combine with diffusers to avoid unwanted hotspots. Keep the surface clean and avoid touching the reflective fabric to maintain consistent results.