We definitely prefer the Super Soft Silver surface to the regular "subject-blinding" silver reflectors. With the high quality of construction, we expect this light modifier to last for many years. To summarize, the Rogue 2-in-1 Collapsible Reflector performed very well in our field tests. The Super Soft Silver side of the Rogue 2-in-1 Collapsible Reflector creates a more pleasing look with even subject illumination and no harshness. In the photo with the shiny silver reflector, the hotspot is clearly visible. In the examples above, you can see how the Natural White reflector adds a subtle fill light and distinct catchlights in the eyes, which makes the image more interesting and attractive compared to the one with just the natural light. Also, the Rogue Reflector creates virtually no hotspot producing a more even light. This prevents you from blinding your subject when redirecting the sunlight.
The Super Soft Silver side reflects a much more subtle and less contrasty light compared to the regular shiny silver surfaces of the other reflectors. The two sides of the Rogue Reflector are named Super Soft Silver and Natural White. Now, what really makes the Rogue 2-in-1 Collapsible Reflector unique is its fabric, which was custom-designed by ExpoImaging to have properties different from other products on the market.
In the right image below, you can see a reflector bag falling apart after a few years of use. If the bag materials or zipper start failing over time, using the reflector may become quite annoying. We also want to note that the included storage bag is of higher quality that the ones made by cheaper brands. So, seeing the rim of the Rogue reflector being stronger (while still easy to collapse) makes us hope that it will hold up better. While we have't had complete rim failures with these reflectors in the past, we had a couple of them deformed. The rim appears to be wider and stronger than in some other reflectors we used. The overall design of the Rogue 2-in-1 Collapsible Reflector is quite typical: a metal rim stretches the fabric to form a circular reflector 32" (81 cm) in diameter, which can be twisted to collapse to a just 12" (30 cm) disc. However, the Rogue 2-in-1 Collapsible Reflector offers a few things that make it stand out even in the existing crowded space. There are many other reflectors of this kind on the market today, from the cheap Chinese-made modifiers to the fancy reflectors from Profoto and Photoflex. ExpoImaging, the creator and manufacturer of the Rogue flash light modifiers, has recently released the Rogue 2-in-1 Collapsible Reflector, which can be used with both, flash and natural light.