Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46"
This dual-purpose umbrella features a reflctive white interior surface. It is backed by a removable black fabric with a silver surface, which provides a soft but highly efficient bounced light source.
For close-up lighting, the silver/black backing can be removed, allowing the photographer to get closer to the subject while lighting through the translucent umbrella.
The unique 10-panel design provides maximum reflectance and an optimum circle pattern of light. The resulting light is perfect for catch lights in the eyes. This size is perfect for portraits of 1 or 2 people.
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Pros
- Easy to setup (15)
- Reliable (13)
- Lightweight (10)
- Durable (5)
- Consistent (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits (18)
- Photography (13)
- Strobe lighting (11)
- Artificial lighting (10)
- Indoors (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (11), Pro photographer (8), Photo enthusiast (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (21)
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Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Low Light
- Special Events
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
Compared to other umbrellas I have used in the past this umbrella was manufactured with better materials and construction opposed to the cheaper $20 ones. I am very pleased with this item and I am glad I spent the extra for the better one.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
I needed a bigger umbrella for an interior shoot. This one does the trick as a very soft reflector and has the black cover with the silver lining when I need a little sharper light.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
Nicely made umbrella provides great diffusion of light for a beginner.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Powerful
- Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Special Events
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
Great umbrella. It is very sturdy and well made. Easily removable cover, but it does take a second. I wouldn't consider that a con though.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
Use mainly as a shoot through for indoor location work instead of carting softboxes. Used on my Bowen Gemini 500 Pro units. You may need to watch it closely if used outside as it will catch the wind. Very happy with the build quality and it feels like it will last a long time. Would not hesitate to buy another one if needed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
Paid a little more for this brand, but the quality is evident.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
I am have only been doing commercial photography for a year. I have had some pretty awful equipment.
I used this as a bounce back and as a shoot through on two different occasions for head shots for real estate agents. It worked better as a shoot through.
It was durable and easy to use. Dollar for dollar this is the best umbrella I have ever had.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable
- Solid construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
If your looking to but an umbrella that will last this is it. Better than many other big brands I have owned. Very sturdy construction and works great with a 46" Softlighter diffuser.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
This umbrella is a solid choice for off-camera flash photography. It's very sturdy and opens and closes with ease. It does a great job at producing soft light either when bouncing the flash off the reflective surface or shooting through the white surface. It's not super quick to remove the backing but also not as hard as I expected. Basically, you need to pop off little metal tubes that go over the end of the umbrella spikes. The shaft of my umbrella came slightly bent and there is also a small discolored spot on the white fabric, but neither of these are a hindrance to its use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
Well build, well packaged, easy to use and gives great results. Also a great price, so I think this is the best umbrella of it;s size on the market.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
Very handy and well made.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- On Location
- Portraits
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
Works like it's supposed to. Bowens is high quality. [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
Works great, has good light quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
Excellent umbrella for the price. Well built and comes in a travel bag for protection. The only negative thing about the umbrella is that removing and reinstalling the black cover is a bit tedious. Since I am using it for bounce, it is a non-issue for me. But if you will want to use both bounce and diffusion modes, you may want a different umbrella.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable
- Solid
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
The silver backing, covered by the translucent material, bounces back a good amount of softened light from my speedlites. It is large enough to cover 3 people full-length. The entire unit does not feel flimsy, is stronger than the average umbrella.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
The 46" Bowens umbrella was my first shoot through/covertible umbrella...needless to say it works very well. The construction is very good and very easy to work with. The shaft is very solid and the sheath is very convenient. Would highly recommend.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
- Solid
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
Great diffusion in any of its configurations, strong and well built
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Portraits
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
I had a nikon lighting kit with an umbrella and this umbrella is easily twice as good. Shoots thru or reflected, it does the job very well. Also 2 of this size is perfect for groups (10-20 people) imho!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Versatile
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
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
- Easy Setup
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Bowens Umbrella - Silver and White, 46":
Very happy with it,works great and seems very sturdy.
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