Photogenic Umbrella, White - 45" with Removable Black Cover

Comments about Photogenic Umbrella, White - 45" with Removable Black Cover:

I like the Photogenic 45" white umbrella. The inside is silver, even though it is listed as a white umbrella. It reflects a lot of light when used as a reflector umbrella. Even though it is silver inside you can still shoot thru it, but you will lose 2-3 stops of light when used that way. The umbrella has a black removable cover.

My only beef is the cheap clear plastic case it came in. The first time I tried to put the umbrella back in the case the whole thing fell apart. The top flap ripped off & the bottom end tore right thru. It is not a big deal. I like the umbrella itself a lot, but still they could have used better or thicker material & given you something usefull to keep it clean. I still recommend it because it can be used as a good reflector umbrella or a shoot thru umbrella but the case is next to useless. You will need to fix it with tape the first time you use it.

Comments about Photogenic Umbrella, White - 45" with Removable Black Cover:

Works great and easy to move around. It's a little bulky but that's what i needed it for, to stand strong in windy situations.

Comments about Photogenic Umbrella, White - 45" with Removable Black Cover:

The inside is a white silver finish and the black backing comes off easily. This is my first umbrella and I do not have extensive knowledge on all the different umbrellas but I can say that I like this one. It is not too big and definitely not small. Excellent product.

Comments about Photogenic Umbrella, White - 45" with Removable Black Cover:

Works like it should.

Comments about Photogenic Umbrella, White - 45" with Removable Black Cover:

[...] It doesn't really work as a shoot through umbrella as the inside is silver. Otherwise the quality was very good. The price was great. It works as a reflective umbrella and it does that well.

Comments about Photogenic Umbrella, White - 45" with Removable Black Cover:

I use this umbrella for shoot-through as well as to bounce light off it for big groups. The backing comes off and can be put back on easily. Nice soft spead light

Comments about Photogenic Umbrella, White - 45" with Removable Black Cover:

It gives me great variety of light, it's amazing.

Comments about Photogenic Umbrella, White - 45" with Removable Black Cover:

This is a large umbrella. I shoot videography and wanted to use this with my Lowel Omni lights. However, the umbrella is too large for these lights. The silver is different than other silver umbrellas, seems like a matte flimsy finish. Removing the black cover is awkward and cumbersome.

Comments about Photogenic Umbrella, White - 45" with Removable Black Cover:

I use this primarily as a shoot through umbrella with my sb-800 and am very pleased with it. it is cheap and works well. be aware that in reality it is somewhere between a white and silver color even though the description says it is white.

Comments about Photogenic Umbrella, White - 45" with Removable Black Cover:

This converitble umbrella works in all situations. You can use it as a shoot through or as a bounce. I have used it a few times now and have had no problems. It does a very nice job.

Comments about Photogenic Umbrella, White - 45" with Removable Black Cover:

Well, it is an umbrella. Nothing surprising about it.Taking the black cover off is a bit of a pain, have to unscrew the cap on the end [...] Its cheap and works.

Comments about Photogenic Umbrella, White - 45" with Removable Black Cover:

I bought this to replace a white umbrella I broke. Its sturdy and does the job. I thought the ad was confusing and I was told it was white, but is actually silver inside, but thats ok, because I like it. I have not tried it as a shoot thought yet.

Comments about Photogenic Umbrella, White - 45" with Removable Black Cover:

Much cheaper than a soft box and very easy to use and very efficient at softening the light

Comments about Photogenic Umbrella, White - 45" with Removable Black Cover:

I will use this umbrella on location and in the studio. This umbrella is very well suited for my portable lighting system that uses up to 4 SB-600's mounted on a custom bracket and its larger size evenly lights a group of 5-6 subjects. Shooting through it produces soft and even light distribution for a head and shoulder portrait, but it will decrease light sharply by 2 or 3 stops making it suitable for only one subject. Its construction is very good with a sturdy frame and a moderately heavy fabric for an umbrella. I would like to have seen a cover provided by the manufacturer to make it better for portable use.