Bron Kobold's Umbrella Para 170 FB is a large 5.5' (170 cm) parabolic umbrella, with a highly reflective silver interior lining, and a focusing device built in. The crank-driven focusing device, by allowing you to adjust the distance of the light head from the apex (the back) of the umbrella, can change the quality of the light being reflected from highly contrasty to extremely soft. Light fall-off at the edges is minimal. Eight eyelets arranged along the diameter of the umbrella make it possible to stabilize it under windy conditions outside or suspend it from the ceiling inside.
The Para 170 FB is optimized for use with Pulso G, Pulso Twin and Pulso 8 lamp heads, and it can also be used with the Broncolor daylight lamp head HMI F575 as well as (with restrictions) with the Primo lamp head. The Para 170 FB folds like a standard umbrella.