Westcott 2016 45-Inch Optical White Satin with Removable Black Cover Umbrella
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There is a brand of fabric called Umbrella Diffusion Fabric from Westcott. It comes in three sizes one for 43 inch Westcott part number 5639, one for 53 inch Westcott part number 5640, and one for seven foot Westcott part number
An umbrella essentially has a white reflective substance inside.
In terms of Westcott part numbers, it is An umbrella measuring 72 inches, and the 4633 umbrella measuring 7 inches There is a removable black back on the foot umbrella. In addition, I use black fabric from the fabric store to block light from the side. It's called a flag and it's mounted on cardboard. This is a bit heavy, but it's
You need a reflective umbrella to stand out against bright sunshine, but if you think you'll ever need a shoot through umbrella rather than a reflective umbrella, then the 3625 is the answer for you. Don't worry about the $30 model if you don't need it.
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The umbrella I bought for this project will allow my slaved flash units to cover a wedding. I felt it was a little flimsy in terms of construction, but it was still better than most others When handled with reasonable care, I expect it to last several years. There is a clever design to the black cover, which is The umbrella becomes more reflective with it in place since it blocks most but not all light and blocks most of the incoming light. I used it for the formal photographs from the party and for the Light was softened and diffused perfectly by this material. The next generation of this umbrella might benefit from rethinking the center area of the umbrella. There is a bit of a hot spot near the center of the umbrella, so I'd suggest extra thought on the material in the center. As a whole, I must conclude that it was a great value for the money.
This umbrella, even when used with a harsh speed light, gives good light distribution and is reasonably priced. The first time I tried it was as an alcoholic beverage Using it this way works fine, but I am sure it can be used in other ways. In addition to my transparent umbrellas, I also have other translucent umbrellas I use for films Great circular catchlights are produced in the eyes when they pass through. It has an easy setup and is efficient. If you are packing an umbrella, here are some tips. The past few years, I would hammer my umbrellas by throwing them into my case that contained my light stands, tripod, etc. I cut a 32" x 2" piece of plywood to replace my old one. A 5' piece of PVC pipe with a cap at each end. A total of $6 was spent. This means the umbrella would not be damaged if I drove a car over it.
The second Westcott I've owned. These umbrellas have fiberglass spines that can flex and bend like tent poles and snap back into place. This is not the case with umbrellas made of aluminum which will bend and crease, rendering them Now, with the help of the two light modifiers, I can create symmetrical two-light portraits. Since I have started to use them as shoot-through umbrellas, I am able to wrap more closely around the camera. These umbrellas are very versatile due to their black umbrella cover that is easy to remove.
Having two of these over a year now is no small feat. For a traveling pro, these might not be ideal, but for amateurs who have experience, they are perfect. *The best part is that you can take the black backing off and put it With the click of a button you can easily switch between shoot through and bounce based on your style or your space needs. It's vital to ensure the stands are sturdy, even though 45s don't weigh much. In the case of using 45s outdoors, it's a lot easier for them to catch a breeze and get blown over than the 36s. The pros are No umbrellas in my bag yet
PS If you use Canon, "The Speedlighters Handbook" is a great choice if you are trying to learn how to use umbrellas.
As far as performance goes, it is fantastic! I use it in place of my Profoto softboxes constantly! After a few months, two of the spines broke in the middle of a shoot but I was aware to keep spares. Then the first pin that hooks the opaque outer shell into the white shoot through broke off and I had to use a safety pen to reconnect. It probably makes sense to invest in a better umbrella since $20 and $30 add up over time and I shouldn't have trusted myself with such a cheap one. My goal was to find at least one piece of gear that wouldn't cost me an arm and a leg. I hope you have a great time.
Using this umbrella as a reflector or for shooting is a great idea. Although I almost bought the cheaper one that is only shoot through, I am glad I did not. In my case, I use this on one of my camera tripods, and when I shoot through it, it doesn't give me much room to aim downward as it does up. The flash does not reflect light into the camera, so this has been an issue when shooting photos of my daughter, who just turned one. It's a great value and works wonderfully, so it would be a good choice for an amateur or someone who is just getting started as well as a more advanced user.
The buying of this was a great decision for me. The umbrella comes in a plastic sleeve, and it's of a better quality than the last umbrella I bought. A solid umbrella like this one is built with solid materials from the shaft to the cover to the FIBREGLASS I could not be happier with the effects it produces, as well as the light it produces when I shoot with it It is wonderful to be able to see through. As far as I am aware, the bounce light does not have a silver reflective cover on the black removable portion, and I have not compared it with an umbrella that has a black removable cover with silver sides. There is no difference between the two, so I cannot comment. I am confident in saying that the white material has a nice sheen to it and does bounce, so I can safely say that it will work for both configuration types. In the future, if I need another umbrella of any kind, I won't waste my time worrying about saving a few dollars and I will stick with this brand going forward. As described, it arrived in perfect condition and arrived in a timely manner.
believe that someone said the pointed ends of the black cover are visible when you take the black cover off. I say no! This is not the case. There is nothing to be scared of with these flat pieces of metal. It's very easy to put back the black cover as well. When I removed it, I did not want to put it back on because I was afraid of tearing it off, but once I did I thought, man, if I had done it a long time ago, it would have been great! Despite its thinness, the white material has a fairly good thickness. I almost replaced my softbox cover with one this thick. I definitely think it is thicker than the version I purchased for $8. There is no doubt in my mind that I would buy another one of these.
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