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Impact 7' Parabolic 3 Umbrella Kit

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Impact 7' Parabolic 3 Umbrella Kit
Key Features
  • 1 White/Black Backing 7' Umbrella
  • 1 Silver/Black Backing 7' Umbrella
  • 1 White Translucent 7' Umbrella
  • 3 Carry Cases with Shoulder Strap
If you had to choose a single light shaping tool, you might do well to pick an Impact 7' Parabolic Umbrella. Each of the 3 versions has its attributes and benefits, so which should you choose? Well, now you don't have to; this Impact 7' Parabolic 3 Umbrella Kit has them all - white interior with black backing, silver interior with black backing and white translucent.

What all of them have in common is that they're really huge, broad light sources that wrap light around your subject yielding clean highlights and rich open shadows. Due to the special shape of the umbrellas there's a unique mix of soft enveloping light with the kind of crisp detail you only get from reflectors.

7' Parabolic Umbrella (White/Black)

The fixed black backing on the white/black version ensures that all of the light output is on your subject instead of through the umbrella. You can also vary the light-to-umbrella distance along the shaft for a harder or softer look or for longer throw capability.

7' Parabolic Umbrella (Silver)

The silver interior version provides a more specular and contrasty look than the white umbrella. Again, you can also vary the light-to-umbrella distance along the shaft for a harder or softer light. This silver version is ideal for throwing the light over a long distance. Two of them, for instance could light an entire auditorium or a large graduating class.

7' Parabolic Umbrella (White Diffusion)

The white translucent version of this umbrella yields the softest light. Used in standard bounce mode, some of the light escapes through the material, slightly raising the ambient light level and lowering contrast while most of it is directed towards your subject. If you want a harder light, turn the umbrella around and aim the convex side at your subject and punch your light source through it.

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Can I use this umbrella as a bounce with a GVM ...

Can I use this umbrella as a bounce with a GVM SD650B Pro?
Asked by: Giovanni
Yes, the Impact 7' Parabolic 3 Umbrella Kit is compatible with the GVM Pro SD650B Bi-Color LED Monolight (650W). However, this light does not have an umbrella mount.
Answered by: Rachael B
Date published: 2024-09-29

Please, I will like to find out if the diameter ...

Please, I will like to find out if the diameter truly measures 213cm in size..
Asked by: Ayugbo
Impact 7' Parabolic 3 Umbrella Kit has a 213cm circumference. If you mesure the diameter on a diagonal it's only 177cm. We provide an image of the measurements if you select Impact 7' Improved Parabolic Umbrella as an individual product.
Answered by: Llinelva D
Date published: 2022-09-22

How does this compare to the westcott 7' ...

How does this compare to the westcott 7' umbrella, and how does the diffusion materials compare?
Asked by: Scott
The Impact 7' Improved Parabolic Umbrella (Silver) has more reflective material with texture on the inside while Westcott 7' Umbrella (Silver) has smooth texture and could be described as a coated silver.
Answered by: Lera K
Date published: 2023-09-26

Can I use this with my canon 600 ex ii and white ...

Can I use this with my canon 600 ex ii and white diffusion panel? Or will I not have enough light output?
Asked by: Chaya
These are designed for higher output strobes, but will work with any light source. They basically diffuse light over a large area. The lower the input power the less light hurting your subject. So you have to worry about the level of ancient light. If you are shooting indoors in a darkened room them you will probably get the effect you want.
Answered by: Zigi
Date published: 2020-08-20

Can I use it (bounce) with hot spot tungsten ...

Can I use it (bounce) with hot spot tungsten 1500W?
Asked by: Jean Patrick
This is not heat resistance Umbrella
Answered by: vilson
Date published: 2021-02-23

I've landed here from Brian Smith site and he ...

I've landed here from Brian Smith site and he said there the umbrella diffuser is included. Is it right?
Asked by: Ovidiu
Unfortunately, the diffuser is not included. However, the correct diffuser is the Impact 7' Parabolic Umbrella Diffuser B&H # IMUP7D
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2019-01-25

does this work with Elinchrom strobes?

does this work with Elinchrom strobes?
Asked by: li
This can only work with Elinchrom strobes that contain an umbrella mount above their stand mount. The umbrella will not fit the main umbrella slot below the flash tube.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2021-04-19

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Hi!I m conssidering buying this umbrella but i own a Godox ad 600 and a Dynaphos Expert QS-300.does anyone know if it s compatibble?
Asked by: Ciprian M.
I use Paul C buff alien bees. This umbrella works beautifully with those and I would on any strobe head with an umbrella slot at the top. Hope that helps
Answered by: Debora M.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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