Impact Umbrella - White - 30"
This is an Impact 30" White Reflective Umbrella. 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.
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.
Suggested use: 1 or 2 person head shot.
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by PowerReviews(based on 10 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
90%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attach securely (3)
Cons
- Flimsy (3)
Best Uses
- Indoors (7)
- General purpose (4)
- Low light (3)
- Outdoor events / games (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Good value
Great for simple lighting set ups on location - I like these because they are short and easy to take with me, and used as shoot-thru umbrellas, yield fairly good results.
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Great for simple lighting set ups on location - I like these because they are short and easy to take with me, and used as shoot-thru umbrellas, yield fairly good results.
They seem to be very cheaply made though, since they are well, cheap. I haven't had trouble with mine, but they do not have the solid professional feel of my westcott umbrellas, for example. On the flip side I'm not nearly as concerned about them getting damaged on location, since they aren't a huge investment.
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Most Liked Negative Review
bit flimsy
It's cheap and it does the job.
but it's a bit flimsy,
if buy again, i will go for photoflex...
It's cheap and it does the job.
but it's a bit flimsy,
if buy again, i will go for photoflex...
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Comments about Impact Umbrella - White - 30":
Light weight design, but I expected that for the price. I needed smaller umbrellas for my room because I'm tight on space and these work well.
Pros
- Attach Securely
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
Comments about Impact Umbrella - White - 30":
This purchase is part of my early exploration into studio lighting. The price is reasonable and it gives me the ability to light posed pictures in my home. The quality is very good. I can see that it will be handy for other things I might try.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Special Events
Comments about Impact Umbrella - White - 30":
Is a cheaper solution small pictures and travel.
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Impact Umbrella - White - 30":
I use these with my Lowell Omni Action Lighting kit. and they work great to direct, spread and soften light to really make scenes pop. I like them a lot.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about Impact Umbrella - White - 30":
I needed 30" to widen my frame in a small studio. Prior I was using two 38". It's amazing what an additional 16" makes, but I am still getting the light diffusion I need.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Special Events
Comments about Impact Umbrella - White - 30":
A good umbrella overall. Reflects the light well enough. A bit too thin, but that could be just how this one is. I needed a quick umbrella for a shoot & this one works fine.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
- Weak
Best Uses
Comments about Impact Umbrella - White - 30":
Cheap piece of equipment, for a cheap price. Opened this thing up for the second time ever, the locking mechanism broke and now it wont stay open! I'm going to try and DIY-it with a cotter pin, its not even worth the postage sending back for an exchange.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Impact Umbrella - White - 30":
Great little umbrella, good quality, but best of all the price was right!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- inexpensive
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Lighting
- Studio
Comments about Impact Umbrella - White - 30":
Great for simple lighting set ups on location - I like these because they are short and easy to take with me, and used as shoot-thru umbrellas, yield fairly good results.
They seem to be very cheaply made though, since they are well, cheap. I haven't had trouble with mine, but they do not have the solid professional feel of my westcott umbrellas, for example. On the flip side I'm not nearly as concerned about them getting damaged on location, since they aren't a huge investment.
- Similar:
- Westcott 46" soft silver umbrella, Photek Softliter 56"
Pros
- Cheap
- Does its job well
Cons
- Flimsy
- Weak
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Impact Umbrella - White - 30":
It's cheap and it does the job.
but it's a bit flimsy,
if buy again, i will go for photoflex...
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- 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty
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