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Impact 60" Convertible Umbrella

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Impact 60" Convertible Umbrella
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Impact UBBW60 Overview

This is an Impact 60" white satin umbrella with removable black backing. Umbrellas soften, broaden, and diminish the light output of any 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 full-length portrait, or a 4x6 ft product setup.

Backing may be removed half way, providing a unique combination of light bounced from different surfaces.
UPC: 847628013322

Impact UBBW60 Specs

Item Type
1x 60" Convertible Umbrella
 • Color: White Interior/Exterior Umbrella + Black Interior/Exterior Removable Cover
Shaft Diameter
8 mm
Number of Rods
8
Folded Size
37.8" / 96 cm (Length)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.65 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
39 x 2.5 x 2.5"

Impact UBBW60 Reviews

Great light, great price.

By William
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-10-22

Some of the reviews suggest that Impact umbrellas are flimsy. I own expensive and inexpensive umbrellas and the Impact is as good as umbrellas that cost 3 times more. A 60 inch umbrella gives beautiful, wraparound lighting. The day after it arrived, I used it as the main light to make portraits of more than 30 people. The images were beautiful, and the soft light meant I spent less time retouching. Although I have not yet removed the black cover to use it for shoot-through lighting. I'll try that soon. I also have the 70 inch Impact. It's so large that you really need high ceilings to use it properly. The 60 inch version works wellwith normal ceiling heights.

Good Umbrella

By Brian M
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-07-30

good product & great price!

See any errors on this page?

is the shaft removable?

is the shaft removable?
Asked by: Lisa
Shaft is not removable
Answered by: James
Date published: 2021-12-08

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How long is it when collapsed?
Asked by: Anonymous
The umbrella would measure 39 when fully collapsed.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2019-01-14

Would this product work well in a studio space ...

Would this product work well in a studio space with 8 foot ceilings?
Asked by: Matthew
Yes this umbrella will work best in your particular space.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2020-12-16

Is there a diffuser that fits this for use as a ...

Is there a diffuser that fits this for use as a softbox?
Asked by: Christie
Not that I'm aware of.
Answered by: Wendell
Date published: 2021-03-01

How is it shoot through if the inside of the ...

How is it shoot through if the inside of the umbrella is silver?
Asked by: Robin
The interior of the umbrella is white and not silver.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-09-07

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What type of light source would you need to fill this big of an umbrella? Could a battery powered speedlight (specifically an old Vivitar 285HV) fill this or would you need a monolight/strobe?
Asked by: Anonymous
any flash will do... especially indoors. as you move out into brighter environments you might need an adapter to put 2 or 3 flash heads on it to overpower sunlight, but I have rarely needed more than one sb700.
Answered by: Jason I.
Date published: 2020-01-06

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One more question: Is it really a true 60 diameter, not the 60 measurement of the Westcott that measures along the arc of the umbrella rater than the actual flat tip-to-tip measurement?
Asked by: Frank
The diameter is 58 on the umbrella I purchased. Works great for the price.
Answered by: Dean W.
Date published: 2019-01-14

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Does this work well as both a shoot through and reflective umbrella?
Asked by: Marc
Yes it does. You just need to take off the black backing.
Answered by: Daniel H.
Date published: 2019-01-14
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