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Impact Umbrella - White Translucent (43")
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.
This Impact 43" White Translucent Umbrella is suggested for use in mid-length portraits for one or two persons.
| Open Diameter | 43" (109 cm) |
| Closed Length | 28.3" (71.8 cm) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 86 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (47)
- Good color value (32)
- Lightweight (30)
- Attach securely (26)
- Attaches securely (10)
Cons
- Flimsy (8)
- Weak (3)
Best Uses
- Indoors (47)
- General purpose (39)
- Portraits (31)
- Outdoors (21)
- Low light (20)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (52)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (22), Photo enthusiast (18), Pro photographer (16), Enthusiast (6), Professional (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Can't go wrong
You can't go wrong with this shoot through umbrella. I am a portrait photographer and needed an umbrella that would give me a nice soft light that maintained true skin tone.
You can't go wrong with this shoot through umbrella. I am a portrait photographer and needed an umbrella that would give me a nice soft light that maintained true skin tone.
43" - big enough to light a whole body. Great soft light at short distances from model. Push back for a more contrast look.
Durable for the price. Secure snap to open and close.
Every portrait photographer should have one of these umbrellas.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
pretty cheap...you get what you pay for
When I got this out of the box and opened it, one of the caps came off! I had to SEW the cap back on. Feels and act pretty cheap.
on...Read complete review
When I got this out of the box and opened it, one of the caps came off! I had to SEW the cap back on. Feels and act pretty cheap.
on the other hand, it does what it is supposed to be. I would have rather spend a little more money getting some other umbrellas...
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 86 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
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Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
Nice and large umbrella, diffuses the light as you need. Good Quality item
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Limited Use But Serves My
Cons
- Not too durable
Best Uses
- Flowers In Windsun
- Outdoors
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
I am using to block wind &/or diffuse light for pics of flowers.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
I haven't used the umbrellas yet. I have taken the (3) I purchased out and inspected them and they all seem fine. I mean, they're an umbrella, right.
I mention the customer service because when I received the initial order of (3) umbrellas one of them had a bent shaft. B&H's RMA process online wasn't cooperating with me so I contacted them through email. I was contacted the next morning by customer service and they shipped out a new umbrella immediately. They didn't make me ship the damaged one back and just told me to discard it from here. Gotta give 'em credit for making their commitment right. Way to go B&H.
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Special Events
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
good light spread, excellent diffusion
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
- Too Diffused
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
it doen't have velcro to wrap up umbrella.
That's is small inconvenience for me.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
like the title says it works well
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great light output
- Lightweight
- Perfect For Shoot-thru
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Outdoors
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
This Shoot-Thru is a wonderful sourse of soft light. I use it with my speed light, and I am very impressed with the light output.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
As a commercial photographer, multiple umbrellas are important, especially for location work. I tested this umbrella before having to go out on location tomorrow. It's fabric is very light weight, so as with all equipment one must take care. We will see how it holds up.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Portraits
- Special Events
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
weddings,seniors,family portraits and more...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
Much bigger, and better quality than I anticpated. Works great!
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Big size
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Weddings
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
This umbrella is just huge compared to my 30" model - the extra 13" really make a big difference. I've used it a couple of times so far and like it - good light output, seems sturdy enough (for an inexpensive unit). It'll be a regular piece of gear in my lighting kit from now on.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
Well built and reliable. Very inexpensive too. There was a small stain on mine when I got it, but a little bleach and it was perfectly white again.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Lightweight
Cons
- Weak
Best Uses
- Outdoors
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
Have used this as a trnslucent shade for macro shooting
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
Great to soften Flash light, for portraits and other type of photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
Perectly sized and perfectly light, no problem getting this umbrella around.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Lightweight
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
I use this for my lights. It seems sturdy enough and I have enough height on it. It doesn't seem like it will last forever though. The bars are pretty thin, but it holds up the light without fear of tipping.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
I use this umbrella with an off camera flash for strobist work. The umbrella works well and I don't see any flaws with the materials used.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
This umbrella was just what I expected. B&H are my go to people for anything I need for my studio. I always expect my items will fit my needs perfectly and I have never been disappoint.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
Works great. Creates a nice large soft light source.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
I bought this umbrella based on a article I read on the web. I've used it several times since my purchase and I'm happy to report it works well. Use for a single portrait indoors and outdoors.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 86 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (47)
- Good color value (32)
- Lightweight (30)
- Attach securely (26)
- Attaches securely (10)
Cons
- Flimsy (8)
- Weak (3)
Best Uses
- Indoors (47)
- General purpose (39)
- Portraits (31)
- Outdoors (21)
- Low light (20)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (52)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (22), Photo enthusiast (18), Pro photographer (16), Enthusiast (6), Professional (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Can't go wrong
You can't go wrong with this shoot through umbrella. I am a portrait photographer and needed an umbrella that would give me a nice soft light that maintained true skin tone.
You can't go wrong with this shoot through umbrella. I am a portrait photographer and needed an umbrella that would give me a nice soft light that maintained true skin tone.
43" - big enough to light a whole body. Great soft light at short distances from model. Push back for a more contrast look.
Durable for the price. Secure snap to open and close.
Every portrait photographer should have one of these umbrellas.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
pretty cheap...you get what you pay for
When I got this out of the box and opened it, one of the caps came off! I had to SEW the cap back on. Feels and act pretty cheap.
on...Read complete review
When I got this out of the box and opened it, one of the caps came off! I had to SEW the cap back on. Feels and act pretty cheap.
on the other hand, it does what it is supposed to be. I would have rather spend a little more money getting some other umbrellas...
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 86 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
Nice and large umbrella, diffuses the light as you need. Good Quality item
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Limited Use But Serves My
Cons
- Not too durable
Best Uses
- Flowers In Windsun
- Outdoors
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
I am using to block wind &/or diffuse light for pics of flowers.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
I haven't used the umbrellas yet. I have taken the (3) I purchased out and inspected them and they all seem fine. I mean, they're an umbrella, right.
I mention the customer service because when I received the initial order of (3) umbrellas one of them had a bent shaft. B&H's RMA process online wasn't cooperating with me so I contacted them through email. I was contacted the next morning by customer service and they shipped out a new umbrella immediately. They didn't make me ship the damaged one back and just told me to discard it from here. Gotta give 'em credit for making their commitment right. Way to go B&H.
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Special Events
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
good light spread, excellent diffusion
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
- Too Diffused
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
it doen't have velcro to wrap up umbrella.
That's is small inconvenience for me.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
like the title says it works well
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great light output
- Lightweight
- Perfect For Shoot-thru
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Outdoors
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
This Shoot-Thru is a wonderful sourse of soft light. I use it with my speed light, and I am very impressed with the light output.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
As a commercial photographer, multiple umbrellas are important, especially for location work. I tested this umbrella before having to go out on location tomorrow. It's fabric is very light weight, so as with all equipment one must take care. We will see how it holds up.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Portraits
- Special Events
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
weddings,seniors,family portraits and more...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
Much bigger, and better quality than I anticpated. Works great!
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Big size
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Weddings
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
This umbrella is just huge compared to my 30" model - the extra 13" really make a big difference. I've used it a couple of times so far and like it - good light output, seems sturdy enough (for an inexpensive unit). It'll be a regular piece of gear in my lighting kit from now on.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
Well built and reliable. Very inexpensive too. There was a small stain on mine when I got it, but a little bleach and it was perfectly white again.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Lightweight
Cons
- Weak
Best Uses
- Outdoors
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
Have used this as a trnslucent shade for macro shooting
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
Great to soften Flash light, for portraits and other type of photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
Perectly sized and perfectly light, no problem getting this umbrella around.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Lightweight
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
I use this for my lights. It seems sturdy enough and I have enough height on it. It doesn't seem like it will last forever though. The bars are pretty thin, but it holds up the light without fear of tipping.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
I use this umbrella with an off camera flash for strobist work. The umbrella works well and I don't see any flaws with the materials used.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
This umbrella was just what I expected. B&H are my go to people for anything I need for my studio. I always expect my items will fit my needs perfectly and I have never been disappoint.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Portraits
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
Works great. Creates a nice large soft light source.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Impact White Translucent Umbrella (43"):
I bought this umbrella based on a article I read on the web. I've used it several times since my purchase and I'm happy to report it works well. Use for a single portrait indoors and outdoors.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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