Lowel Umbrella - Tota-Brella (Special/White) - 27"
Fits directly onto Tota or Omni and ViP lights without tools, to convert them to soft shadow sources.
Heat-resistant, woven, white fabric.
This size is perfect for a 1 person head shot, or a 3x4 ft product setup.
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by PowerReviews(based on 28 reviews)
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96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (21)
- Easy to setup (19)
- Reliable (14)
- Consistent (12)
- Attach securely (5)
Cons
- Short lifespan (3)
Best Uses
- Artificial lighting (14)
- Photography (14)
- Portraits (11)
- Indoors (6)
- Strobe lighting (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (16), Semi-pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (12)
Most Liked Positive Review
Solid umbrella, for the most part
I use this with my DV pro lights. It takes three seconds to install, and serves it's purpose, for the most part. It's only weakness is that, put up against the 250 watt...Read complete review
I use this with my DV pro lights. It takes three seconds to install, and serves it's purpose, for the most part. It's only weakness is that, put up against the 250 watt pro light with diffusion glass, it provides light so soft it is sort of drowned out by the brighter, un-umbrella-having light. This is solved by moving the other light futher away, so it's a small complaint, but still one that is valid in close quarters.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Terrible Popping Noises with tota Light
I got this umbrella as a part of a B&H kit that came with a Lowel Tota Light, Impact Stand, Bulb, and this Umbrella. Everything else in the kit is great,...Read complete review
I got this umbrella as a part of a B&H kit that came with a Lowel Tota Light, Impact Stand, Bulb, and this Umbrella. Everything else in the kit is great, but this umbrella is awful. Whenever I turn the light on and this umbrella heats up a little bit form the light, it starts making a loud popping noise. There's something wrong with the way it is made where it flexes or or expands when it gets hot. I have tried everything and can't get this to go away, so I am ordering a different umbrella.
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Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Night Time
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
This was my first time purchasing a 'professional' lighting equipment piece. I have been dabbling in the world of food photography and have been shooting mostly natural light set ups. With the winter upon us I usually don't have time to photograph until after work, when it is already dark. I purchased this light umbrella to be used in conjunction with some lights I picked up at [@] and a couple of bounce cards. So far, so good! The umbrella works great for softening the light and diffusing it to make it natural. Plus the size of the umbrella is great, I live in the smallest apartment so the storage of it is easy. I would definitely buy more once I have enough money to purchase a professional lighting kit. B&H was easy to order from and my order came just two days after I ordered it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
I use this to soften the light in my studio on the figure and I love that it is easy to mount and easy to move. It is definitely a well worth it purchase and my photos show it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
Cons
- One sided
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
A perfact match for my Lighting studio.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Portraits
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
Used in a small studio.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
Give a nice soft light to subjects. Use with a tota light
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
Super useful when lighting with the Lowel kit. Just the right amount of difusion and folds up real small. Took a set to Cannes to shoot some interviews on the fly and the umbrellas came in handy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
Does just what it says, plus it's nice and light
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
Good addition to my silver reflective umbrellas. Offers a nice option for soft fill light when shooting architectural interiors.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Strobe Lighting
- Weddings
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
i use it for wedding to diffuse the Tota lights.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Videography
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
this is a great way to soften your lighting and look natural
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
This little Umbrella does a great job diffusing
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
Sheds a great evenla illuminated light
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Portraits
- Weddings
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
Lowels Tota-brellas are a quick EASY way to convert any hard-sourced light into a nice soft fill in a snap. Small to pack, easy to use makes these a MUST HAVE in the lighting kit IMHO. The fact they are stupidly cheap only adds to the allure. In these days of $200+ softlight fixtures, [$] is a BARGAIN.Down side, if you can call it, is you need to be sure fixtures have some means to attach the umbrella stem on.
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
It fits the lowell stand for a tota-light, slips in and you twist the knob, it is secure, easy. Umbrella does close and there is a semi-permanent vinyl case to put it in.
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
This is the perfect, inexpensive umbrella you need for ANY Lowel light you buy. Tota-lights and the Pro-Light are best. Lightweight, so it won't tip over your light stand and attaches to any Lowel lights' built in bracket.
I use whenever I just want that little bit of softness on my subject.
Pros
- None
Cons
- Inconsistent Output
- Short Lifespan
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- None
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
I got this umbrella as a part of a B&H kit that came with a Lowel Tota Light, Impact Stand, Bulb, and this Umbrella. Everything else in the kit is great, but this umbrella is awful. Whenever I turn the light on and this umbrella heats up a little bit form the light, it starts making a loud popping noise. There's something wrong with the way it is made where it flexes or or expands when it gets hot. I have tried everything and can't get this to go away, so I am ordering a different umbrella.
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
Cons
- Short Lifespan
Best Uses
- Photography
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
Got it on a lowel kit
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
very convenient
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Short Lifespan
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
For a economic source of light, this gives me something I can use on the run.
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Setup
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Artificial Lighting
- Photography
- Portraits
- Strobe Lighting
Comments about Lowel White 27" Tota-Brella:
These work great for Lowel lights. They are constructed well and serve its purpose. Use it as a broad fill with an Omni or Pro Light
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