Photoflex 45" Convertible Umbrella (White)

  • Preço: $37.95
  • B&H # PHU45C
  • Fab# UM-RUT45

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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 softbox.

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 1-2 person head, or head-to-waist shot, or a 4x6 ft product setup.

Fabrics are color balanced to all Photoflex soft boxes, panels and discs.

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Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella
 
4.8

(based on 70 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (58)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (12)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to setup (33)
  • Durable (30)
  • Lightweight (29)
  • Reliable (24)
  • Attach securely (22)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Portraits (30)
    • General purpose (24)
    • Indoors (24)
    • Photography (24)
    • Strobe lighting (22)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Semi-pro photographer (27), Photo enthusiast (20), Pro photographer (17)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (33)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 70 customers

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    5.0

    Works well for intended purpose

    By Stuart

    from Anchorage, AK

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Setup
    • Reliable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Portraits
      • Strobe Lighting

      Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

      Use primarily for portraiture. Good quality, sturdy and reliable opening/closing and locking mechanisms. Works well with Manfrotto lightstands and adjustable heads.

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      5.0

      Couldn'b be better !

      By Alice

      from Oakland, CA

      About Me Pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Consistent
      • Easy To Setup
      • Lightweight
      • Reliable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Photography
        • Portraits
        • Strobe Lighting
        • Weddings

        Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

        Bought 2, used them, love them. Nothing to complain and will by two more.

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        • No

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        5.0

        Photoflex Convertible 45" Umbrella

        By OpusX

        from Bartlett, TN

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Consistent
        • Easy To Setup
        • Lightweight
        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Artificial Lighting
          • Photography
          • Portraits
          • Strobe Lighting

          Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

          A shoot thru umbrella is a must to any photographer wanting to improve their portrait skills. Bought one and will be buying a second one very soon. High quality at a reasonable price is what I like about this Photoflex umbrella. The added convenience of using as a bounce umbrella with the black backing or backing removed to use as a "shoot through" is extremely desireable. Great product.

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          5.0

          Excellent product!

          By Dave the critic

          from Santa Cruz, CA

          About Me Pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Setup
          • Lightweight
          • Reliable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Artificial Lighting
            • Portraits

            Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

            I purchased 2 of these and use them for making portraits in the studio and on location. These produce nice soft even light.

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            • No

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            5.0

            Great deal and service

            By Gary

            from Seminary, Ms

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Setup
            • Lightweight
            • Reliable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Photography
              • Weddings

              Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

              They are very good so far. I will be using the equipment at a wedding this coming weekend. What I have tested works really good.

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              • No

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              5.0

              Great

              By WilB

              from memphis,TN

              About Me Photo Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Consistent
              • Easy To Setup
              • Lightweight
              • Reliable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Photography
                • Portraits
                • Strobe Lighting
                • Weddings

                Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

                I use them for portraits. they spreads light evenly which helps me to give the customer an awesome product.

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                5.0

                First Umbrella-I like It

                By Randy

                from Alpharetta, Ga.

                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Consistent
                • Easy To Setup
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Artificial Lighting
                  • Portraits

                  Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

                  I bought two and like these umbrella's. I like the fiber ribs instead of them being metal. Used several times and seem to be very well made. Cover is very easy to remove and reattach. Nice light distribution shooting through or bounce. Overall happy with purchase, I would buy these again.

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                  4.0

                  Can't beat the price.

                  By JHughes

                  from Montreal, QC

                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Setup
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Photography
                    • Portraits
                    • Strobe Lighting

                    Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

                    Hard to beat for the price. I like the size as well as the flexibility and light weight.

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                    5.0

                    Very nice and cheap

                    By Ctepx

                    from Russia

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Setup
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Portraits
                      • Strobe Lighting
                      • Weddings

                      Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

                      I have use it in wedding portrait.

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                      • No

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                      5.0

                      Nice umbrella

                      By WSBates

                      from Springville, AL

                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Setup
                      • Lightweight
                      • Reliable

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Photography
                        • Portraits
                        • Strobe Lighting

                        Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

                        I made a good choice with this umbrella. The black cover attaches securely and is easy to remove.

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                        4.0

                        My 1st Umbrella - Nice!

                        By JoshCarey

                        from Tampa, FL

                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Setup
                        • Flexible Uses
                        • Lightweight

                        Cons

                        • No silver lining on black
                        • Tip screw cap easily lost

                        Best Uses

                        • Artificial Lighting
                        • Portraits
                        • Strobe Lighting
                        • Strobist

                        Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

                        I recently bought this umbrella as my 1st modifier for my strobist kit. My friend has a 43" Lastolite convertible umbrella that I've used a few times. I like the idea of these fiberglass ribs better than his steel wire ones that are bent and one is broken. One thing that I like better about his is that the inside of the black cover is reflective silver and this one is not. His can have the white taken completely off and used strictly as a silver bounce umbrella. This Photoflex model has the white permanently attached to the frame and is either shoot through or bounce with the black cover on. Also the little black cap that goes on the tip could easily be lost... I don't love that.

                        But overall it seems to be built out of good materials and will definitely be used a lot.

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                        5.0

                        Nice UmbrellA

                        By Media Man

                        from Washington, IL

                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Setup
                        • Lightweight

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Artificial Lighting
                          • Photography
                          • Portraits
                          • Strobe Lighting

                          Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

                          This umbrella is well made and easy to use. The black backing slips off and on easily. I like the plastic ribs on the umbrella; they are likely to flex rather than bent into a kink as metal ribs might do. The white fabric is a bit more "silvery" than I had imagined (it's advertised as "white") but colors and speculars seem OK. Handles 1-2 person head shot well. Shoot-through with the backing off seems pretty good -- not a soft box but pretty good, nonetheless.

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                          5.0

                          Top quality umbrella!

                          By Zigomar

                          from Rouyn-Noranda, Québec

                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Consistent
                          • Easy To Setup
                          • Lightweight
                          • Reliable

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Artificial Lighting
                            • Photography
                            • Portraits
                            • Weddings

                            Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

                            Great for family shots and other situations!
                            It is a must, because of the size and the sturdy construction.

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                            5.0

                            Does the job

                            By Guamenthusiast

                            from Guam

                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy To Setup
                            • Lightweight
                            • Reliable

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Artificial Lighting
                              • Photography
                              • Portraits
                              • Strobe Lighting

                              Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

                              Gets the job done

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                              4.0

                              Another great Photoflex product

                              By P51 Guy

                              from Cleveland, OH

                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy To Setup

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                  Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

                                  I own several Photoflex products, and I've never been disappointed. I bought this over other brands because of the fiberglass ribs--I'm expecting them to last longer. I primarily shoot through them, but I like having the black backing if I want it. The covers come off easy. Remove half of the cover to create a sort of strip box. My only complaint is that there is no stitching around the center hole in the cover. I'm hoping the edges of the hole do not fray--only time will tell.

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                                  5.0

                                  Works as advertised

                                  By Mr B

                                  from Belleville,Mi.

                                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                        Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

                                        Very well made. I like the white satin,,and with the black backing removed it gives a nice soft light. I set my speedlite on manual.

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                                        5.0

                                        Every Photographer Needs At Least One

                                        By Crystal

                                        from Spokane, WA

                                        About Me Pro Photographer

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Consistent
                                        • Easy To Setup
                                        • Lightweight
                                        • Reliable

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Artificial Lighting
                                          • Photography
                                          • Portraits
                                          • Weddings

                                          Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

                                          No matter your opinion on umbrellas, every photographer needs at least one in their studio

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                                          5.0

                                          Great Product

                                          By jibulissan

                                          from Qatar

                                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Consistent
                                          • Easy To Setup
                                          • Lightweight
                                          • Reliable

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Artificial Lighting
                                            • Photography
                                            • Portraits
                                            • Strobe Lighting
                                            • Weddings

                                            Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

                                            This is my first umbrella and I would say that this is an excellent product..

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                                            5.0

                                            Great piece of equipment!

                                            By LouisvilleAaron

                                            from Louisville, KY

                                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Consistent
                                            • Easy To Setup
                                            • Lightweight
                                            • Reliable

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Artificial Lighting
                                              • Photography
                                              • Portraits
                                              • Strobe Lighting
                                              • Weddings

                                              Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

                                              It's sort of expensive for an umbrella, but the quality is great. I bought this to accompany their larger 63 inch umbrella (which is HUGE)

                                              I'd get this one. Having the cover is a nice feature.

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                                              5.0

                                              Mulitple uses with convertible umbrella

                                              By matrixmarc

                                              from evanston

                                              About Me Pro Photographer

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Consistent
                                              • Easy To Setup
                                              • Lightweight
                                              • Reliable

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Artificial Lighting
                                                • Photography
                                                • Portraits
                                                • Strobe Lighting

                                                Comments about Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella:

                                                This convertible umbrella offers a wider range of lighting options.

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