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Photoflex 72" Shoot Through Umbrella

BH #PHU72ST • MFR #871084
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Photoflex 72" Shoot Through Umbrella
Key Features
  • Durable Fiberglass Ribs
  • 8mm Strong-Walled Shaft
The 72" Shoot Through Umbrella from Photoflex is a light modifier that produces a diffused soft widespread light source. The umbrella is built with durable fiberglass ribs that won't bend like metal and an 8mm strong walled shaft to support the ribs. A nylon carrying case is included for transporting your umbrella.
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Photoflex UM-RUD72 Overview

The 72" Shoot Through Umbrella from Photoflex is a light modifier that produces a diffused soft widespread light source. The umbrella is built with durable fiberglass ribs that won't bend like metal and an 8mm strong walled shaft to support the ribs. A nylon carrying case is included for transporting your umbrella.

UPC: 799245015770

Photoflex UM-RUD72 Specs

Item Type
1x 72" Shoot-Through Umbrella
 • Color: White Translucent Umbrella
Shaft Diameter
8 mm
Number of Rods
16
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Folded Size
43.5" / 110.5 cm (Length)
Weight
2.8 lb / 1.2 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.75 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
33 x 4 x 1.7"

Photoflex UM-RUD72 Reviews

Arrived broken twice

By patrick
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2026-01-05

Ordered this and the first one came without a locking mechanism and a broken cap that goes on the tip. Exchanged that for another, and that one also came with a broken outer cap. Not a good experience with Photoflex. B&H was good to deal with though.

Great for skin tones

By Shaun
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-05-19

Love this for full body portraits. Also great for replicating natural light. Much better than the PCB modifiers. Great for creating rich skin tones

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Two questions here. I work in a studio setting with 500 W daylight bulbs. Will this stand the high heat generated by the bulbs? Also, with the light be distributed enough to light an entire person, standing, or objects the size of a car if I use two units?
Asked by: Rebecca D.
Hi Rebecca. I use profoto D1 and B1 strobes versus continuous light. So, I'm not sure the heat rating of this umbrella. If you're shooting with fluorescent or LED lights, I would guess you'll be ok. If you're using anything that generates a lot of heat, I'd check with the manufacturer for what it can handle regarding heat. As far as coverage, I use this all the time for large groups as my fill light and it works great. You get a lot of diffusion for the price.
Answered by: Scott B.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Is this gonna fit my elinchrom strobes?
Asked by: Avrumie K.
Yes the umbrella will fit your strobes. I use the umbrella on my studio strobes and my mono lights on location. The size of the shaft should fit many different brands of strobes. Make sure you have a good stand to support the weight.
Answered by: Jerry L.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Whats the most durable tiltable mounting bracket to use this on?
Asked by: Denise R.
This is a great umbrella...it's heavy for the lighter weight brackets. I use it with Profoto D1 Strobes, which hold it well. I'd suggest a heavy duty bracket for it. You'll be disappointed if you cut corners on a light duty one
Answered by: Scott B.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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