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Key Features
- Bounce or Shoot Through
- Increases Ambient Light
- Ideal for Fill Light
- 1-Stop Diffusion
The 45" Optical White Satin Diffusion Umbrella from Westcott is a light modifier that exhibits wide coverage, low contrast, and a substantial boost in the ambient light level. Sturdily built with fiberglass rods and a metal shaft, this umbrella is well-suited to portraiture, providing fill light and high key effects. It also has the ability to become a shoot-through modifier. Instead of traditionally bouncing your light source inside the umbrella, turn it around and aim the convex side of the umbrella toward your subject. While still diffused, you'll get wide coverage and a snappy look with more contrast.
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Can this be used along with 1000 watt porta ...
Can this be used along with 1000 watt porta (Halogen) Video light for diffusion key light?
No. The following item is only supported up to maximum wattage supported 300 Watts.
Date published: 2022-08-08
What is the difference between "translucent ...
What is the difference between "translucent white" and "satin white"?
The Westcott Optical White Satin Diffusion Umbrella (45") is about the same as a translucent white umbrella. It depends on the specific white umbrella.
Date published: 2024-07-29
Anyone know the differences between the 43" and ...
Anyone know the differences between the 43" and 45" options? (other than 2"!) Same materials? Same construction?
The only difference is the size .
Date published: 2020-10-13
Just how long is the shaft oon the 45" umbrella? ...
Just how long is the shaft oon the 45" umbrella? and where and what size carry bag should I buy for two of thes? J. Payne
The shaft on the Westcott Optical White Satin Diffusion Umbrella (45") is 28.5 in (72.4 cm) long. For a case recommendation, I would recommend either the Lightware C6130 Stand Sack, B&H # LIC6130, or the SLIK TBL Large Tripod Bag (for Slik Tripods up to 30" Long, Black), B&H # SLTCL, for your usage needs. https://bhpho.to/4nP8EQc https://bhpho.to/3KoQ0QN
Date published: 2025-09-30
question
What lightstand and umbrella mount would you suggest to go with it? Don't want cheap stuff, need some durability.
I went with the Kupo Midi Click Stand, which I would highly recommend, and the Phottix Varos Pro M Multi-Function Flash Shoe Umbrella Holder, which I would not recommend at all. I broke the umbrella holder before I'd even mounted it to the stand.
Date published: 2018-08-27
question
The 45 measurement shown is the arc size. Do you know what the diameter measures when fully opened ?
Mine is 43 from BH
Date published: 2018-08-27
question
This is sold as a bounce umbrella as well, but is there any reflective backing, or is the whole surface translucent white? If that's the case, won't there be a lot of light spill backwards if you use it as a bounce umbrella?
Charles, Used a s a bounce or shoot through much of the light will spill in the opposite direction. This is not necessarily bad if you are using neutral surfaces nearby to add some additional fill. An umbrella with a backing or a Westcott Halo will both offer more control.
Date published: 2018-08-27