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 size is perfect for a 1 person head shot, or 3x4 ft product setup.
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Comments about Photoflex 30" White Satin Umbrella:
There is not much to an umbrella and this one seems to work well. It seems well made and is comparably priced to other shoot-through umbrellas. Interestingly, they actually included instructions on how to open and close and umbrella...
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Comments about Photoflex 30" White Satin Umbrella:
Mostly for portraits.
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Comments about Photoflex 30" White Satin Umbrella:
Very portable, lightweight, shoot-thru umbrella.
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Comments about Photoflex 30" White Satin Umbrella:
This product works well as a shoot through umbrella. I use it with the lights from the photoflex First Studio Product Kit.
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Comments about Photoflex 30" White Satin Umbrella:
I won't go on location without a couple of these umbrellas. The umbrella still remains the most versatile piece of equipment in my light kit. Bounce a flash into it for a nice, round light or move in really close, shoot through and attain a very soft, flat light. So inexpensive that if they get dirty you can throw them away and buy new ones.
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