Westcott 43" Optical White Satin Collapsible Umbrella
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: WestcottModel: 2001
Product features:
- Quick and easy light diffusion
- Silver, gold and metalized interiors modify color of light
- Umbrellas can be used as a bounce light source
- SP Studio Systems Swivel Bracket (SPBRACK)
- Flashpoint Pro 9.5' Air Cushioned Black Lightstand, 5/8" Top Stud with 1/4-20" Screw Thread.
- Flashpoint Superior Quality 42" White Interior Umbrella
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Westcott 43" Optical White Satin Collapsible Umbrella
Customer Review: Excellent umbrella for those on a budget
Summary: 4 Stars
I was looking for a large-ish umbrella at a budget price, and chanced upon this umbrella. I've used it on a number of photo shoots so far, and it has worked very well indeed.
(Do note that this is a shoot through style umbrella - where the outside surface of the umbrella faces your subject. It will not function well, if at all, as a reflector umbrella.)
Pros:
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1. The light it generates as a shoot-through is soft and well diffused
2. It folds down to a very compact 6" or so size. However, it is often a struggle to pack it back into its tiny case.
Cons:
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1. You get the build quality that you pay for - this isn't an umbrella that will stand up to rough use.
2. The extension handles are not the smoothest. It sometimes sticks, but this is not a show stopper issue for me.
3. The handle is a very thin tube - and I'm always nervous when tightening the screws that hold it in place.
4. Has an annoying Adorama logo.
In conclusion, this cheap accessory makes makes me look like a better photographer - so this is excellent value for money.
You might want to watch out for the build quality though - I use it very gingerly and rarely take it off the stand except when I'm transporting it.
I suspect that I'll upgrade this at some point, but for now, it works well enough for my needs.
Note that I use this umbrella in conjunction with a Manfrotto 5001B 74-Inch Nano Stand, a Stroboframe Bracket Shoe Mount, and a Manfrotto 026 Swivel Lite-Tite Umbrella Adapter. This combination works exceedingly well for my purposes.
Happy Strobing!
~Damodar
Description of Westcott 43" Optical White Satin Collapsible Umbrella
Umbrellas provide quick and easy light diffusion. Silver, gold and metalized interiors modify color of light. Umbrellas can be used as a bounce light source. Optical White Satin umbrellas can be positioned close to the subject for a shoot-through diffuser. All umbrellas are rated for 1000W.Lighting
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