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Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36"
Umbrellas soften, broaden, and diminish the light output of any tungsten or flash light source. Umbrellas with a white interior will soften and weaken light more than an umbrella with a silver lining. A white umbrella without a black backing may also be used as a makeshift softbox, although the use of the light will not be as efficient as with a lightbox.
Choosing umbrella size is determined by the size of the subject, and the strength of the light supply being used. Choosing an umbrella surface is as subjective as choosing a paint and brush.
- Triple-use umbrella is translucent white, with removeable silver backing.
- Use the translucent white as a sunlight diffuser, or with a strobe as a makeshift softbox.
- Use the silver backing to add a slight specular highlight when bouncing the light output of a strobe, or small tungsten-halogen light head.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 21 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (13)
- Reliable (10)
- Consistent (7)
- Easy to set up (7)
- Easy to setup (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits (14)
- Strobe lighting (11)
- Photography (10)
- Artificial lighting (8)
- Weddings (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (10), Pro photographer (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (14)
Most Liked Positive Review
Bowens 36
How I use this product -
I purchased two of the 36" umbrellas for tabletop work. I will be testing them for lighting interiors to determine if I require a larger umbrella...Read complete review
How I use this product -
I purchased two of the 36" umbrellas for tabletop work. I will be testing them for lighting interiors to determine if I require a larger umbrella.
What's great about them -
- They are very well made with all components appearing of high quality.
- They are dual-purpose featuring a white interior surface backed by a removable silver fabric with a black backing. The bounced light is very efficient.
- The silver/black backing is easily removed. You can either use bounce light or shoot through them.
- The umbrella come supplied with a nylon storage bag.
- The silver/black backing is very easy to put back on.
Whats not so great about them -
I cannot make any negative comments about these umbrellas. They are a very good value for the money.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
A bit smaller than I realized
Interchangeable surfaces. It's a bit smaller than I imagined and would've liked bigger.
Interchangeable surfaces. It's a bit smaller than I imagined and would've liked bigger.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 21 customers
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Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
I have a 60" and a 30" in addition to this 36" Bowen yet the Bowen is the go to umbrella all the time. I use it in the studio as well as on location for both portrait and real estate.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Bought this for future classes.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Seems to be a solid, quality item. I'm using this with a speedlight on a tilt head shoe lock on a stand for some location portrait lighting.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Umbrella - Silver and White, 36
Pros
- Small lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
This one small umbrella works as a reflector, and a shoot through umbrella. It folds up small for storage. The low cost makes it a great starter reflector
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Used with studio strobes.
Compact umbrella produces a decent light for smaller subjects.
Removable backing is a convenient way to use this as a shoot-through umbrella if desired.
Material is nice and taut, and packs away neatly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Well made. Does the job.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comes with cover
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Used in home studio. Good size for my needs and like the silver lined black cover. Very versatile product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Paid a little more for this brand, but the quality is evident.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comes with Travel Bag
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Studio Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
I already had just shoot through white umbrellas, but needed some bounce umbrellas. These are absolutely perfect! These are now in my travel studio bag because they can be used for bounce or you can remove the black/silver outer cover, and have shoot through white umbrellas. Very nice! And they come with a nylon travel bag to protect the umbrella, which is even nicer!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
This umbrella is versatile, portable and a great value for the price. It's well made and in a strobist set-up, provides good quality of light with both the back in place or removed for shoot through diffusion.
I can also see a use for these for fills and accents in the studio.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Heavy duty construction, purchased for location shooting, came with a nice protective sleeve. Very surprised at the quality for the price!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
I am using this umbrella for hair lighting. It performs very well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Versatile
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Etc
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
We use Bowens Umbrellas for our photography, we utilize both the 36" and 46" umbrellas daily they are very versatile. We love having the ability to fine tune our lighting by either using the umbrellas as reflective or shoot through and they are reasonably priced.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
I haven't used this product enough yet, but it seems to be much more durable, sturdy and long lasting that the dynalite umbrella that came with the lighting kit we use.
It is a nice simple umbrella for a really great price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Great location umbrella for portraits or weddings. Use it with a camera top strobe and slave on a light stand. Easy to set up, easy to move!
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Portraits
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
I bought this small umbrella to use it with a flash cobra, in the " strobist's " spirit.
It is what I needed: the light is of quality, building materials are solid. I notice with this umbrella the continuity of the quality of Bowens's products.
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
this is a great umbrella to have in studio or on location - flexible, versatile, reasonably priced!
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Easy to Use!
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Interchangeable surfaces. It's a bit smaller than I imagined and would've liked bigger.
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
How I use this product -
I purchased two of the 36" umbrellas for tabletop work. I will be testing them for lighting interiors to determine if I require a larger umbrella.
What's great about them -
- They are very well made with all components appearing of high quality.
- They are dual-purpose featuring a white interior surface backed by a removable silver fabric with a black backing. The bounced light is very efficient.
- The silver/black backing is easily removed. You can either use bounce light or shoot through them.
- The umbrella come supplied with a nylon storage bag.
- The silver/black backing is very easy to put back on.
Whats not so great about them -
I cannot make any negative comments about these umbrellas. They are a very good value for the money.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 21 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (13)
- Reliable (10)
- Consistent (7)
- Easy to set up (7)
- Easy to setup (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits (14)
- Strobe lighting (11)
- Photography (10)
- Artificial lighting (8)
- Weddings (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (10), Pro photographer (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (14)
Most Liked Positive Review
Bowens 36
How I use this product -
I purchased two of the 36" umbrellas for tabletop work. I will be testing them for lighting interiors to determine if I require a larger umbrella...Read complete review
How I use this product -
I purchased two of the 36" umbrellas for tabletop work. I will be testing them for lighting interiors to determine if I require a larger umbrella.
What's great about them -
- They are very well made with all components appearing of high quality.
- They are dual-purpose featuring a white interior surface backed by a removable silver fabric with a black backing. The bounced light is very efficient.
- The silver/black backing is easily removed. You can either use bounce light or shoot through them.
- The umbrella come supplied with a nylon storage bag.
- The silver/black backing is very easy to put back on.
Whats not so great about them -
I cannot make any negative comments about these umbrellas. They are a very good value for the money.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
A bit smaller than I realized
Interchangeable surfaces. It's a bit smaller than I imagined and would've liked bigger.
Interchangeable surfaces. It's a bit smaller than I imagined and would've liked bigger.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 21 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
I have a 60" and a 30" in addition to this 36" Bowen yet the Bowen is the go to umbrella all the time. I use it in the studio as well as on location for both portrait and real estate.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Bought this for future classes.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Seems to be a solid, quality item. I'm using this with a speedlight on a tilt head shoe lock on a stand for some location portrait lighting.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Umbrella - Silver and White, 36
Pros
- Small lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
This one small umbrella works as a reflector, and a shoot through umbrella. It folds up small for storage. The low cost makes it a great starter reflector
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Used with studio strobes.
Compact umbrella produces a decent light for smaller subjects.
Removable backing is a convenient way to use this as a shoot-through umbrella if desired.
Material is nice and taut, and packs away neatly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Well made. Does the job.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comes with cover
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Used in home studio. Good size for my needs and like the silver lined black cover. Very versatile product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Paid a little more for this brand, but the quality is evident.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comes with Travel Bag
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Studio Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
I already had just shoot through white umbrellas, but needed some bounce umbrellas. These are absolutely perfect! These are now in my travel studio bag because they can be used for bounce or you can remove the black/silver outer cover, and have shoot through white umbrellas. Very nice! And they come with a nylon travel bag to protect the umbrella, which is even nicer!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
This umbrella is versatile, portable and a great value for the price. It's well made and in a strobist set-up, provides good quality of light with both the back in place or removed for shoot through diffusion.
I can also see a use for these for fills and accents in the studio.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Heavy duty construction, purchased for location shooting, came with a nice protective sleeve. Very surprised at the quality for the price!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
I am using this umbrella for hair lighting. It performs very well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Versatile
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Etc
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
We use Bowens Umbrellas for our photography, we utilize both the 36" and 46" umbrellas daily they are very versatile. We love having the ability to fine tune our lighting by either using the umbrellas as reflective or shoot through and they are reasonably priced.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
I haven't used this product enough yet, but it seems to be much more durable, sturdy and long lasting that the dynalite umbrella that came with the lighting kit we use.
It is a nice simple umbrella for a really great price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Great location umbrella for portraits or weddings. Use it with a camera top strobe and slave on a light stand. Easy to set up, easy to move!
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Portraits
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
I bought this small umbrella to use it with a flash cobra, in the " strobist's " spirit.
It is what I needed: the light is of quality, building materials are solid. I notice with this umbrella the continuity of the quality of Bowens's products.
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
this is a great umbrella to have in studio or on location - flexible, versatile, reasonably priced!
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Easy to Use!
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
Interchangeable surfaces. It's a bit smaller than I imagined and would've liked bigger.
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 36":
How I use this product -
I purchased two of the 36" umbrellas for tabletop work. I will be testing them for lighting interiors to determine if I require a larger umbrella.
What's great about them -
- They are very well made with all components appearing of high quality.
- They are dual-purpose featuring a white interior surface backed by a removable silver fabric with a black backing. The bounced light is very efficient.
- The silver/black backing is easily removed. You can either use bounce light or shoot through them.
- The umbrella come supplied with a nylon storage bag.
- The silver/black backing is very easy to put back on.
Whats not so great about them -
I cannot make any negative comments about these umbrellas. They are a very good value for the money.
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