Photoflex Convertible Umbrella - White Satin with Removable Black Backing - 60"

  • Price: $44.95
  • B&H # PHU60C
  • Mfr# UM-RUT60

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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 3 person full length shot, or a 4x8 size still-life setup.

Fabrics are color balanced to all Photoflex soft boxes, panels and discs.
Black backing is removeable, for a different lighting technique.

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Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60"
 
4.7

(based on 58 reviews)

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    (43)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (13)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to setup (50)
  • Lightweight (38)
  • Reliable (33)
  • Consistent (32)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Portraits (49)
    • Photography (40)
    • Strobe lighting (37)
    • Artificial lighting (30)
    • Weddings (18)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Pro photographer (20), Semi-pro photographer (20), Photo enthusiast (9), Professional (5)
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    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Great value but room for improvement

    In standard umbrella configuration the light quality is very nicely diffused and at 60" it's a great, large light source. In shoot through configuration, the light has nearly a soft-box quality. In...Read complete review

    In standard umbrella configuration the light quality is very nicely diffused and at 60" it's a great, large light source. In shoot through configuration, the light has nearly a soft-box quality. In both cases, it is large enough to serve as key or fill light for full length portraits of couples. Surprising lightweight for the size due to fiberglass rods making it possible to hang on a medium height stand with a small mono light without feeling you need a sandbag to keep it from falling over. Easy to remove the black cover for converting to shoot through. The construction appears to be on par with other brands I own though it lacks any kind of strap to keep the umbrella well packed when folded down. This would be fine except that the plastic cover isn't durable enough to stand up to repeated use and travel. Overall, a very inexpensive way to get a large light source with this kind of flexible diffusion.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Giant and works well.

    This is a great giant umbrella. Unfortunately it doesn't have a metal cap at the top so you have to be careful when throwing it around with other equipment.

    This is a great giant umbrella. Unfortunately it doesn't have a metal cap at the top so you have to be careful when throwing it around with other equipment.

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    5.0

    Umbrella-60

    By cf

    from Norwich, Vt.

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Setup
    • Lightweight
    • Reliable

    Cons

    • None

    Best Uses

    • Artificial Lighting
    • Photography
    • Portraits

    Comments about Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60":

    used in a studio setting - it is just what I needed to disperse and make the light a bit softer....I find no problems with it

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    5.0

    Clean fashion pics

    By OkGO

    from London, UK

    About Me Pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Consistent
    • Easy To Setup
    • Lightweight
    • Reliable

    Cons

    • Short Lifespan

    Best Uses

    • Photography
    • Portraits
    • Strobe Lighting
    • Weddings

    Comments about Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60":

    Perfectly sized to shoot a full length crop of one person as well as a group of people. Even works great for close ups! This brollies creates a big, semi soft, classic light with a little more edge than a white but not has hard as silver.

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    5.0

    Must Have

    By Marvelous

    from NewYork LI

    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 Convertible Umbrella-60":

      I use this product for portraits and it is just awesome. Its a huge light source and gives very nice spread of light. The only bad thing about it is that it is an umbrella and they don't like the wind i will say that this is the strongest umbrella i have ever used

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      5.0

      Well made and nice big light

      By New Image

      from West Hartford CT

      About Me Pro Photographer

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      Pros

      • Consistent
      • Easy To Setup
      • Soft Light

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Photography
        • Portraits
        • Strobe Lighting

        Comments about Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60":

        Seems well constructed. Used with Alien Bees. Much softer light than my 45" umbrellas. Easier and faster to set up than my 5' Octobox.

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        5.0

        Good quality

        By Barry

        from Hamilton, Can

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        Pros

        • Reliable

        Cons

        • None

        Best Uses

        • Portraits
        • Strobe Lighting

        Comments about Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60":

        Usually use a 42 or 45inch unbrella with a speedlite. Sometimes it's just not big enough. This size is still usable with a speedlite. Photoflex are nicer than the Westcott umbrella and seem better built. Maybe it's me, but I think they give off more light than a Wescott. Use this more for full body shots.

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        5.0

        Fantastic Product!

        By John

        from Tampa, FL

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              Comments about Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60":

              This is a great product. I use it in my studio and for on location stuff. It is pretty big which is nice. I use it with an Alien Bee light and an avenger stand and have gotten great results.

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              5.0

              Very convertible!

              By Dave in pixels

              from Melbourne, Australia

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              Pros

              • Easy To Setup
              • Lightweight
              • Reliable

              Cons

              • Finishing on tip

              Best Uses

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

              Comments about Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60":

              This is the 1 light modifier I would use if I could only have 1.
              Its great for reflective light, great a shoot through, and you can close it down for some great effects as well.
              The construction is pretty good too - the only negative, at this point and its relatively minor, is the hole the shoot through fabric has at the tip. Its a bit rough and probably could have had stitching or a better finishing for longevity - having said that though, great item.

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              5.0

              Works as Advertised

              By carl

              from washington, dc

              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

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              Pros

              • Easy To Setup
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Artificial Lighting
                • Photography
                • Portraits

                Comments about Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60":

                Okay, there's not a lot to say about a umbrella. This one appears made well enough; it's big, which is nice. I would recommend, however, making sure that you have a sturdy light stand. On my lightstands (which I think are the "standard" size), my 40-inch umbrella works well. This 60-inch, however, tips the light stand; also, I wonder how sturdy is the part that actually supports the umbrella. Anyway, this isn't a criticism of the umbrella; it's just to say that you might need a more robust umbrella/light stand.

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                5.0

                Excellent umbrella

                By Nestum23

                from Washington, DC

                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Consistent
                • Easy To Setup
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Artificial Lighting
                  • Portraits
                  • Strobe Lighting

                  Comments about Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60":

                  Perfect for one light setup....

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                  5.0

                  Perfect for intimate family portraits

                  By Marty

                  from Chatham, NJ

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                  Pros

                  • Easy To Setup
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Artificial Lighting
                    • Photography
                    • Portraits
                    • Strobe Lighting

                    Comments about Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60":

                    Purchased this 60" umbrella for full-length portraits of children and for close in family portraits and it excels for both. I use it with one to three Nikon SB-900 speedlights and am very satisfied with the versatility and portability this set-up provides.

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                    4.0

                    Great and Sturdy Umbrellas

                    By Toby

                    from Hot Springs, SD

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Consistent
                    • Reliable

                    Cons

                    • Easily Scratched

                    Best Uses

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

                    Comments about Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60":

                    I used two of these for a wedding shoot recently, and they were amazing! They are really huge and somewhat heavy though, so I wouldn't recommend using them in small spaces. They also require sandbags to keep from falling over (that's probably true of any umbrella over 40" though). The shaft also got really scratched when using two different types of umbrella brackets. But, the umbrella, itself, holds together really well.

                    I decided to purchase these instead of the Wescott 60-inch umbrellas, because these had way better reviews, and I'm very happy I went with Photoflex. If you're looking for some 60" umbrellas, I would definitely recommend this model.

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                    5.0

                    Excellent solution for the price!

                    By seblap

                    from Montréal, Canada

                    About Me Pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Affordable
                    • Easy To Setup
                    • flexible
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                    • No bag

                    Best Uses

                    • Artificial Lighting
                    • Portraits
                    • Strobe Lighting

                    Comments about Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60":

                    Very portable and easy to setup. A large and lightweight cheap solution for light control in the studio and on location.

                    Really interesting solution for the price. I bought two and bring them with me on location instead of softboxes and got very nice results in many situations.

                    I would have paid a little more for a good carrying case/bag instead of the original plastic package which will probably be gone long before the umbrella itself. But I just use a softbox bag for all my umbrellas and put them in my stands bag.

                    I like the white fiberglass rods which are more durable than thin metal with the added benifit of not showing in reflexions on the subject.

                    Large enough for a three persons shot.

                    I'm not sure I would use it with a speedlight though. I'm using this mainly with 400-600ws strobes with apropriate stands. To me, it's a bit oversized for smaller strobes and the smaller stands I usually use to hold my speedlights/umbrellas on location would probably not stand any kind of wind but I never tried it anyway...

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                    5.0

                    Very satisfied

                    By csmith0699

                    from Orlando, FL

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Setup
                    • Lightweight
                    • Reliable

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Photography
                      • Portraits
                      • Strobe Lighting

                      Comments about Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60":

                      Appears well made, with excellent results thus far.

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                      5.0

                      Nice soft light

                      By Steve L.

                      from Ottawa, Ontario

                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Consistent
                      • Easy To Setup

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

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

                        Comments about Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60":

                        Love the large size. Nice, big, soft light for portraits. Quick, easy set up and great value.

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                        5.0

                        Wonderful light

                        By BillyBob

                        from NC

                        About Me Pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Consistent
                        • Easy To Setup
                        • Reliable

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Portraits
                          • Strobe Lighting

                          Comments about Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60":

                          Large, strong, versatile. Balanced light with the other Photoflex products.

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                          4.0

                          Bigger is better

                          By DigitalQi

                          from Chicago

                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Consistent
                          • Lightweight

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Portraits
                            • Weddings

                            Comments about Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60":

                            This will help cut down on the gear in your bag. Shoot large groups with just one umbrella. Great for weddings. Sturdy construction, beautiful soft light.
                            Great for portraits ribs are covered in fabric so no spokes in your catch lights.

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                            5.0

                            Hurricane stopper

                            By GMan

                            from Boston

                            About Me Pro Photographer

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                            Pros

                            • Big

                            Cons

                            • Not big enough

                            Best Uses

                              Comments about Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60":

                              Well made, sturdy, fine material, very affordable and made in the USA.

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                              4.0

                              Sturdy

                              By KP

                              from WI

                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Consistent
                              • Easy To Setup

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Artificial Lighting
                                • Photography
                                • Portraits
                                • Strobe Lighting

                                Comments about Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60":

                                This product is good for lighting larger groups of people, like say a family of five or so. The light is fairly soft. It's pretty sturdy. Not sure I'll be taking it outside without someone to hold the lightstand...this thing is huge and I think it will catch the wind pretty easily.

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                                4.0

                                Exactly what I was looking for

                                By cprowe

                                from slc, ut

                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Consistent
                                • Easy To Setup
                                • Lightweight
                                • Reliable

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Photography
                                  • Portraits
                                  • Strobe Lighting

                                  Comments about Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60":

                                  I use this with a single AlienBees strobe to shoot studio dance photography and get fantastic results. 60" is a great size for both full body shots and closer portraits. The white satin is versatile enough that I can vary the intensity of the shadows by moving my subject up or down-stage.

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                                  4.0

                                  Didn't know how silver "satin" is...

                                  By Sarah

                                  from Philadelphia, PA

                                  About Me Pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Easy To Setup
                                  • Lightweight
                                  • Reliable

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Portraits

                                    Comments about Photoflex Convertible Umbrella-60":

                                    The unbrella is great, and in general I'm very happy with it. I didn't realize how shiny or silver a "satin" finish on an umbrella is, but other than that it is exactly as expected.

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