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.
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Comments about Photoflex Umbrella with Adjustable Frame-30":
Only 1/2 to 2/3rds stop light loss. It works quite well for getting the most out of a weak flash. I use it for fill or a hair light.
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I kind of like how the frame is made of fiberglass or something...Metal can dent and bend then it's toast!
construction is good and worth the money. I will be buying more.
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I use it for just about everything I shoot.. I love it.. Cheap price too..
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I used this Umbrella in a pair of two with Canon 580 EX flahes attached to them as slaves and the remote transmitter on my Canon 20D. I shot groups as large as six people with a wide angle and the bounce was too good to be true. This product is great for studio or location work.
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