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(based on 4 ratings)
Brand: Photogenic
Located in: Flash/Lighting, Universal Light Controls, Umbrellas
Photogenic 60" Eclipse Plus Umbrella, Removable Black Cover, with Reflective Silver Backing and Internal White Satin Panel.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
2 stars
(based on 4 reviews)
0% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Was this a gift?:
No(3)
 
Poor construction
By TumeVerified Reviewer from Costa Rica on 2/3/2011
Pros:
Good light quality
Cons:
Poor construction
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Photogenic Photogenic 60" Eclipse Plus Umbrella, Removable Black Cover, with Reflective Silver Backing and Internal White Satin Panel.:

The end nut that holds the outer black fabric broke, I had to use crazy glue but it broke again. I like the light I get so much that I use it like that but I have to be very careful to keep the outer fabric from comming off.

 
Terrible Quality
By GSPVerified Reviewer from Southwest, VA on 2/1/2011
Pros:
None
Cons:
Poorly made, Short Lifespan, Unreliable
Best Uses:
Maybe Keep you dry
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Photogenic Photogenic 60" Eclipse Plus Umbrella, Removable Black Cover, with Reflective Silver Backing and Internal White Satin Panel.:

I was really excited about this umbrella when I ordered it. But when i opened the box and it was falling apart it all went down hill from there. I removed the cover one time but the umbrella is useless without the cover on it and looks very cheap and flemsy.

 
Disappointing product construction.
By N/A from Eastern PA. on 1/11/2011
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Photogenic Photogenic 60" Eclipse Plus Umbrella, Removable Black Cover, with Reflective Silver Backing and Internal White Satin Panel.:

Torn threads in the suspension of the white lining. I only opened this two times and noted that the white thread that suspends the liner to the metal ribs, had pulled out of the fabric, oddly near the "Made in China" tag was located. Also noted the curved shaft on this purchase. Photogenic better check their quality control. there are issues here...

 
Reinforce the Shaft
By GadgetVerified Reviewer from Ocala FL on 7/9/2010
Pros:
Easy Setup, Lightweight
Cons:
Hollow shaft
Best Uses:
Photography, Portraits, Strobe Lighting, Weddings
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer

Comments about Photogenic Photogenic 60" Eclipse Plus Umbrella, Removable Black Cover, with Reflective Silver Backing and Internal White Satin Panel.:

I reinforced the shaft with a fiberglass shaft. I purchased a 48" reflective driveway marker (Hillman) at my local bigbox hardware. It has a 1/4" outside diameter. Use pliers to carefully remove the nub on the umbrella. I then had to use a 1/4" drill bit to in the shaft (On low speed) to remove some dried glue. Shove fiberglass shaft all the way in and mark the end. Remove and cut FG shaft 3/16 short (To accommodate the nub). Insert FG shaft back in umbrella shaft (You will need to use the drill bit or the leftover FG shaft to push shaft in. Replace nub. Wah-lah - reinforced shaft.

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