Top rated Background systems
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1. Walimex Telescope XXL background system, 1.9-4.65m
Stable as a rock: The background system from Walimex is characterized by exceptional stability. All five crossbars are made extra thick, allowing them to easily support heavy fabric backgrounds without bending. The two tripods contribute significantly to a secure and solid stand. Thanks to the air suspension, handling is particularly easy and comfortable.
Flexible as you are: You can easily adjust the system to meet your photographic needs. The five crossbars can be combined in any way. The width is 190 cm when using two bars, 282 cm with three bars, 374 cm with four bars, and 465 cm when using all five bars. The height can be continuously adjusted on the two tripods up to a maximum of 400 cm. The lamp tripods also serve their purpose individually for other uses. A replaceable spigot makes this possible.
What our customers think
Pro
- is stable and good
- Very robust
- Quickly assembled
Contra
- Stability of the feet
- Telescopic pole not very stable, but carries light background fabrics
2. Orangemonkie Foldio 3 portable light box
Based on the proven design of its predecessor, the Foldio 3 is 2.5 times larger than the Foldio 2. Despite its size, it remains very compact and portable. It is held together by two magnets, allowing you to take high-quality images with your smartphone as if you were in a real photo studio. The triple LED light strip helps eliminate shadows and is even more efficient than the LEDs in previous versions.
What our customers think
Pro
- LEDs are already there
- Stable and good quality
- Good illumination / background can be completely whitened
Contra
- somewhat expensive
- The LED lights alone are not enough, buy additional lights at the same time
- Actually nothing
3. Walimex 2in1 folding background
Two-colour folding background for mobile use. This folding background is a versatile aid for your photographs - both in the studio and outdoors. It can be used in portrait and landscape format and can also be hung on tripods or walls using the five loops and two enclosed snap hooks. It can be folded down to 65 cm in a few simple steps. A transport and storage bag is included.
Black and white side. The white side of the reflector helps you to brighten up subjects or simply serves as a white background for photos. The black side is an ideal shade and keeps out light from an excessively strong light source. As a background, it is ideal for low-key photography. You can therefore regulate the illumination of your subject very well yourself. The solid, durable metal spring tensioning frame provides the necessary stability, it pops up automatically and can be folded up again in no time at all and stowed away in the transport bag supplied. This folding background is made of polyester, which hardly creases. The 2in1 folding background is ideal for portrait, people and business photography. It also performs well for cropping tasks in product photography with both the white and black sides. It is also ideal as a neutral background for video calls in the home office.
4. Westcott Green Screen
With this background, you can create images in the Green Screen technique. Westcott has its backgrounds produced in the world's best fabric factories. TheGreen Screen backgrounds are made of carefully selected, resistant fabrics to prevent wrinkling. Ideal for use "On Location", because the fabric can be transported effortlessly in a bag and can still be hung without wrinkles.
Unlike most of the materials available on the market, Westcott has developed a material with a matt surface that does not reflect light when illuminated. This background is machine-washable in gentle cycle and cold water temperature. Each background comes with a tough fabric bag
What our customers think
Pro
- Almost crease-free
- High quality fabric
- is green
Contra
- 2.7 not wide enough
- slightly more expensive
- 6m is too long
5. Manfrotto 272B Telescopic Background Crossbar
The extendable three-part telescopic pole is designed for hanging background paper rolls or fabrics. It can be freely adjusted from 112 to 298 cm and features 5/8" (16 mm) type 25 sockets at both ends, compatible with any standard light stand. The practical length-adjustable telescopic background crossbar from Manfrotto.
6. Orangemonkie Foldio Smart Turntable 360
The Foldio360 uses Bluetooth and infrared sensors to connect directly to your smartphone or DSLR camera. Once you press the start button, the turntable automatically begins to rotate. Take photos and then combine them to create a 360° image. Simple and great. The Foldio360's Halo Edge lighting system enhances the lighting situation in the lightbox and can be dimmed continuously. This way, you truly achieve a well-lit image.
What our customers think
Pro
- Mobile app works well
- Practically invisible in photos and films
- Works well, even with the 10 year old Nikon D90
Contra
- App not with full Display resolution/quality
- Registration need not be compulsory
7. Lastolite EzyBalance Gray Card
Foldable like a reflector, these washable grey cards have an identical 18 % grey value. Not only indispensable as a "normal grey card", but also very practical in digital photography. double-sided grey/white. Foldable to a third of its size. Accurate colour reproduction.
What our customers think
Pro
- Well processed
- Can also be used as a reflector
- Has room in every photo bag
8. Westcott X-Drop Background Kit
The Westcott background kit with the rich black background (black) measuring 1.5 x 2.1 m is ideal for photography and videography on the go and on location. Westcott has its backgrounds produced in the world's best fabric factories. The backgrounds are made from carefully selected, durable fabrics to prevent wrinkling. Perfect for on-site use, as the lightweight fabric can be easily transported in a bag and stretched onto the included carrying system. The ergonomic background system includes a lightweight X-shaped tripod, a very light background fabric (0.6 kg), and a carrying bag. Quick and easy setup with a telescopic tripod and grommets for hanging. This background is machine washable on a gentle cycle and in cold water, and suitable for tumble drying on low heat. The background kit can be completely disassembled and transported with the included bag.
9. Westcott Background material
Non-reflective black fabric background measuring 2.7 x 3 m for versatile applications. Westcott produces its backgrounds in the best fabric factories around the world. The backgrounds are made from carefully selected durable fabrics to prevent wrinkling. Ideal for on-location use, as the fabric can be easily transported in a bag and hung up without wrinkles. Unlike most fabrics available on the market, Westcott has developed a material with a matte surface that does not reflect light when illuminated. This background is machine washable on a gentle cycle and in cold water, and it is suitable for tumble drying on low heat. Each background comes with a durable fabric bag.
What our customers think
Pro
- Few reflections
- Easy to transport
- Does not tend to crease
10. Walimex Telescope background rod
The telescopic rod for backgrounds features two extensions, making it quite compact for transport and storage at a length of 120 cm. It can be extended to a maximum length of 307 cm. This telescopic rod is suitable for a variety of backgrounds of all types, from fabric to PVC to paper, even on roll cores. Both ends have 5/8 inch spigot connections, with the front extension being freely rotatable, allowing the crossbar to be quickly and securely attached to tripods. Of course, the rod can also be mounted on super clamps or other holders with spigots. The maximum load capacity of the crossbar is 6 kg. This gives you creative freedom, allowing not only backgrounds but also decorations or lightweight lighting to be hung from the rod. To keep the system's load as low as possible, it's advisable to optimize the distribution of forces: it is recommended to use both telescopic extensions equally. The telescopic crossbar can be collapsed so compactly that it is easy to store. It is also well-suited for use with car poles that are clamped between the floor and ceiling. This makes it possible to easily and quickly hang a background almost anywhere.
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