yup, like most electronics, the prices drop fast after awhile ... my Raytek set me back $175 a few years ago, I just now saw an ad selling them for $79 ... figures ... :jointsmile:
the image reaper Reviewed by the image reaper on . Mylar vs. foil For a long time I assumed everyone knew what they were talking about when they said not to use aluminum foil, and to use mylar. Apparently foil can create hot spots. But here's the thing, so can mylar. In fact, it's often used precisely because of its ability to reflect heat! Anyway, I've heard all sorts of misinformation, like that aluminum foil is only 40% reflective whereas mylar is 98% reflective. So I looked up some data in my thermodynamics textbook from college. Actually, Rating: 5