This Camera Bag Has a Built in Reflector

So you find yourself on set without any lights, and no reflectors. Normally you would need to get creative and make something up. However Scott Tallenger is trying to fix this niche problem by building a reflector right into a messenger bag.

It’s called “Flash Bag” and you can find it being sold for $85 on BetaBrand, a site for fresh designs. Flip it open, and reveal a silver reflector beaming back at you under the hood. You can lay it down or hold it up, but it doesn’t detach.

You might say, “Why not just remember to bring a reflector?” and you’d be right to ask the question. While the bag itself doesn’t look half bad, there may not be much need for such a small reflective surface. I could imagine bouncing a small LED panel off it, but then if I remembered to bring the LED panel I’d likely remember to bring some diffusion.
Another caveat is there doesn’t seem to be anything holding up the reflector. You’d have to lean it on something or hold it up, and since it’s not detachable, you’ll have to hold the entire bag up!

Nonetheless, it’s a cool idea and some may see it as a handy addition to a bag. From what I can see, it’s got everything you’d need from a camera bag of this size. Plenty of space, pockets and it’s water-resistant. Below are the full specs:

• Two side-release buckles and adjustable shoulder strap.
• 100% water-resistant polyurethane (PU) coated nylon.
• Eight pockets.
• Removable velcro dividers.
• Built-in handle inside.
• Weighs a paltry two pounds, sports a 17-liter capacity.

I don’t think anybody will be purchasing this for the reflector concept. However, it could be a welcome addition to somebody who was in the market for such a bag anyway. At the very least, packing this bag will remind you that you need to bring something to bounce light off.

[Via The Phoblographer]