Top Rated Gear

Westcott 45" Optical White Satin Umbrella with Removable Black Cover - Fiberglass Frame

SKU: WEU45WB MFR: 2016
$37.90
Earn VIP Reward Points

Key Features

  • Achieve soft, diffused lighting with this 45" optical white satin umbrella.
  • Durable fiberglass frame ensures your Westcott umbrella stands up to frequent use.
  • Removable black cover gives you control over light spill, great photography!
  • Perfect for speedlights or studio lights, this umbrella is versatile for any shoot.
  • Lightweight & portable at only 1.1 lbs, take this umbrella anywhere with ease.
  • Quick collapse design makes setup and teardown a breeze for on-the-go photographers.
See More Product Details

Product Options

Calculate Shipping

See Options

2-Day Shipping - FREE on Orders over 49.99
Qty
1

Protect your gear with Adorama Protect.* Learn more

1 Year

$3.99

2 Year

$4.99

3 Year

$7.99

Available to U.S. customers only.

Need help? Ask our experts.

Overview
Compare
Accessories
Learn
Specs
Protection
Q&A

Questions & Answers

CINDY S : Is a diffusion cover available for this umbrella (45")?
DAVID I : Can you use the 43" diffusion panel (wrap) for this? or no?
Shopper : Can this umbrella be used with a Nikon SB-700 or is it too big for the SB-700? Thanks.ESTEBAN H : You'll be fine, although you may have to put your flash at full power (1/1) and raise the ISO in you camera to get the desire light output.ERIC C : Yes, you can!BRUCE S : More speed-lights is always better but one SB-700 would do fine for indoors used in it's reflector mode, as a shoot through you would end up with a hotspot but the whole idea with an umbrella is to increase the size of your light source - 45" (hot-spot or not) is a nice size as a key-light for 2 to 3 people, . .PETER H : No idea. I'm a Canon user. Don't see why it wouldn't be the same.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-02-18T22:49:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Great umbrella

Well made. Consistent and balanced soft light.

SEAN O.

2025-01-20T10:36:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Umbrellas

You need a big light source that wraps around your subject, this is it. I have used these umbrellas for years now and there still like new. very light and portable.

Matt L.

2024-09-02T03:54:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Good product

Easy use, takes less space

Aby P.

2024-03-06T23:23:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Agood tool to be working

It has a good price and this brand is well renowned.

LUIS S.

2023-08-09T08:16:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Quality STU

Second STU after 3 years of use on the first. These things are fantastic.

LOGAN H.

2022-11-06T12:34:03

Rated 3 out of 5

Yeah don't ever take the black cover off

The size of this umbrella is phenomenal - great to throw in a bag, and combined with an admittedly ill-fitting diffuser for a different westcott umbrella, makes a half-decent softbox. But the positive aspects end there. The idea that the cover is "removable" is a stretch. Can you remove it? Technically, yes. Can you put it back on in front of a client? Absolutely, beyond a shadow of a doubt, NO. First of all, when you remove the black backing, you're left with razor-sharp points at the end of each rib. Like seriously you or your client could VERY easily lose an eye on this. Second, as others have noted, there are no instructions, and I feel lucky to have discovered that the cap holding the black backing on is threaded. It doesn't even remotely appear to be screwable, and the idea that you'd use your fingers to twist this 1mm thick metal cap could not be further from obvious. The main issue comes when you're trying to put it back on - it takes a good 5 minutes while seated to get the metal cap to screw back into the top of the umbrella. I wish they'd just make a collapsible umbrella with a well-fitting diffuser instead of this gimmicky stuff that only half-works. That all being said, I'll still use this, I just won't ever take that cover off.

Julius S.

2022-10-05T08:33:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Great small umbrella

Love this for my speed lights

EDDIE P.

2022-08-30T11:08:19

Rated 5 out of 5

No worries, ready for work and ready when you are.

It's great, better built than some other's I have used, easy to work with too. I like it and will be buying more. Yours truly Bob

BOB W.

2022-08-10T08:24:50

Rated 5 out of 5

perfect for my kit

Love it! Fits inside case and diffuses the light beautifully

ROB G.

2022-04-24T22:06:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Versatile umbrella

My go to umbrella as long as there's no wind. Does great reflective with the cover on or emmisive with the cover off.

Dale S.

2022-03-09T06:34:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product!

product is sturdy, comes in a great bag for storage and travel, fit nicely into my lighting kit bag.

rachel s.

2022-02-23T07:51:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Great umbrella & Price!!

Great umbrellas and sturdy!

Harlan M.

2022-02-18T07:31:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Shoot thru umbrellas; good value for money and purpose

The correct size for my flash units and needs. Quality is what I expect.

Mark L.

2021-07-20T09:04:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Works great

It is sturdy and easy to use.

Chakravarthy S.

2021-05-06T08:54:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to use & store

Easy to setup and easy to put away. I have more expensive umbrellas that break easily when setting them up. These pop open and close easily and will last forever.

REX B.

2020-09-13T08:13:01

Rated 3 out of 5

It’s ok

Doesn’t fit the Godox ad400pro, because of the shaft shape, but seems pretty well built.

MATT N.

2020-06-04T09:31:11

Rated 5 out of 5

It did the job.

The umbrella was fine.

RICHARD H.

2019-11-06T18:19:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Great STU

Great shoot thru umbrella, well made and portable.

FRED B.

2019-06-26T08:20:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice!

Just as expected. Nicely made and a good medium size for travellng.

KERRY E.

2019-05-16T10:14:02

Rated 5 out of 5

60" Umbrella

Excellent quality umbrella. I like the removable black cover and the soft light the umbrella interios produces when I bounce flash units into it! Get one!

Jon B.

2019-05-07T12:35:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Wescott Umbrella is a keeper!

Works well and produces very soft light to fill shadows.

Jon B.

2019-04-29T15:36:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Must-have

Umbrellas are the best first investment in light modifiers. This one is versatile and outstanding. Throws out broad soft even light, whether using as shoot-through or bounce with or without the black outer cover. Highly recommended.

ED F.

2019-04-17T18:58:40

Rated 5 out of 5

WESTSCOTT UMBRELLA

WORKS GREAT IN THE STUDIO OR ON LOCATION. FOLDS SMALL ENOUGH FOR STORAGE, BUILT WELL FOR LASTING DURABILITY.

JOHN D.

2019-03-21T12:37:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Quality

Good quality umbrella, would definitely purchase again if needed d & recommend to others

Chuck D.

2019-02-16T16:36:03

Rated 2 out of 5

Not normal Westcott quality.

This umbrella is a pain in the a-- to use and will account for over half of your time while your are trying to setup and store away your lighting gear.. 1. There is no way to open, handle, close this umbrella without the cover popping off the tips of the umbrella wires. You will get three tips on while 4 more pop off. 2. The sleeve it is supposed to store into is way too tight. You will feel like you are nearly breaking the umbrella if you try to squeeze/twist it into the sleeve. Somebody at Westcott should be forced to actually USE this umbrella a dozen times. He would then be in a mood to jam it up the a-- of the damfoo who designed it.

ROBERT N.

2019-02-12T13:53:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Better than expected

I was very pleased with this modifier. It was an excellent deal and it was better quality than I expected for the price. It seems sturdy and durable. Perfect for feathering and softening light. Highly recommended !

RICARDO R.

2019-02-04T01:54:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Exactly what I needed

I ordered these to use for my CPP exam as they are the required size for the exam. They’re sturdy and work great. Exactly what I needed.

JOHN T.

2019-01-30T17:02:51

Rated 1 out of 5

Lousy Instructions & Instant Breakage

No where on or in the box are there instructions showing that the silver cap that fastens the black cover to the top of the umbrella is threaded. Intuitively, it appears that the cap snaps on and off. Of course, attempting to snap off the cap resulted in breaking the cheapo plastic threaded mount rendering it useless. All of this before actually using it! So, how did I find out how to remove the black cover? The instruction are buried in a 2014 YouTube video. C'mon man!

Les W.

2019-01-13T08:52:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Just what I needed

I had used these umbrellas before and they are perfectly adequate for my needs.

Lisa M.

2019-01-10T10:54:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Works Great

I used it recently in a family photo I took at night. I used two umbrella's and a camera mounted flash. There were 35 people who were lit well enough so that with Lightroom adjustments it came out great. Folds up nice and easy to carry with it plastic case.

Lee D.

Select a plan in the Add Protection section above and purchase with this product by clicking “Add to Cart”.

image-protection

TRUSTED PROTECTION PLANS, EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.

Invest In Your Gear and Peace Of Mind!

Accidents happen. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failures, and more.

Repair or Replacement

Repair or Replacement

If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.

Accidental Damage

Accidental Damage

Protect your product from drops, spills, and more.

Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!

Failure Protection

Failure Protection

When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.

Zero Deductible

Zero Deductible

We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.

Customer-Focused Support

Customer-Focused Support

Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.

Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for international or U.S. territories purchases. Plans on open box items do not cover pre-existing damage.
Adorama Protect plans are available for ABS clients. If you have any questions or require assistanse, please call 800-223-2500

Westcott 20x Specifications

  • Compatibility

    Speedlight, Studio Lights

  • Umbrella Size

    45"

  • Diameter

    42.0" (106.7cm)

  • Materials

    Nylon, Fiberglass, Steel

  • Rod Material

    Metal

  • Frame Material

    Fiberglass

  • Diffusion Density

    1-Stop

  • Shaft Size

    8mm

  • Shaft Length

    29.5" (74.9cm)

  • Mount Type

    Umbrella receptacle

  • Arc Length

    45.0" (114.3cm)

  • Set Up

    Quick Collapse

  • Maximum Watts

    300W

  • Weight

    1.1 lbs (0.5kg)

  • UPC Code

    817967020169

Related Articles & Videos

Using Lighting Modifiers

Using Lighting Modifiers

There's an old rule of lighting to keep in mind when working with the lighting equipment featured in this series: The closer and larger a light source is to a subject, the softer quality of that light becomes.
Read more
Tips for Quick and Professional Set Ups on the Fly

Tips for Quick and Professional Set Ups on the Fly

Every job I’ve been sent on has begun with me dreaming about the images that I’ll capture.  But things never unfold the way they do in my mind. I can’t tell you how many gymnasiums I’ve shot in, but ...

Read more
Location Lighting Kit: Collapsible Umbrellas!

Location Lighting Kit: Collapsible Umbrellas!

In the last installment, I showed you the Adorama Universal Swivel Holder and how it lets you securely attach a shoe mount flash to a lightstand.

Read more
Assembling A Small Location Lighting Kit

Assembling A Small Location Lighting Kit

Let's put together a complete location/studio lighting kit that will fit in a carry-on bag

Read more

6 Accessories for Westcott 45" Optical White Satin Umbrella with Removable Black Cover - Fiberglass Frame

  • All Accessories (6)
  • Brackets & Mounts (2)
  • Light Stands & Accessories (4)
Models
Photogenic 909201 45" Eclipse White Satin Umbrella
$38.95

$48.95

Save:$10.00 (20%)

Temporarily On Backorder

Although this item is temporarily on Backorder, you can order it now and it will ship as soon as it arrives. Your card will only be charged once item is shipped.

Compatibility-On Camera Flash, Strobe Lights-
Size45"45"45"
Includes-Front Diffuser-
Interior ColorWhite-White
Compatible With-Universal-
Interior-Silver-
Shape-Round-

About Westcott 20x

FEATURED REVIEWS

works great! versatile

By Valerie M.

This umbrella works great! I even had one of my strobes go out on me and this was all I used for a group of 9 in a small studio. -I love that I can use it as a shoot-through or a reflective umbrella! Nice LARGE size. Other review was correct, but all umbrellas are advertised like that. It is 60" including the arc not across.

Sharing My Opinion

By FineArtPhotographer

Westcott umbrellas seem to be sturdier and better built than its competitors, and umbrellas are more economical than softboxes. The shaft is stronger and I like the black coating over the shaft. They are professional looking and a good value for the price. I especially like the provision of the black cover used to reduce light spill. I can remove it, and cover the open end with a black material, using the umbrella as a shoot-through, and convert it into a makeshift softbox. Westcott umbrellas...

View full Review

Why settle for anything less than professional-grade lighting control in your photography and videography projects Introducing the 45" Optical White Satin Umbrella with Removable Black Cover, a stylish and functional accessory that is essential for any serious photographer or videographer.

Crafted with a high-quality, durable fiberglass frame, this umbrella is designed to endure the rigors of both studio and on-location shoots. The flexible fiberglass ribs paired with a sturdy steel shaft ensure that this umbrella can withstand frequent use, making it a reliable choice for professionals.

The large 45-inch size of this umbrella provides extensive coverage, making it versatile enough to meet a wide range of lighting needs. Whether you're capturing portraits, group shots, or working on a video set, the expansive reach of this umbrella ensures that your subject is evenly lit with soft, flattering light.

The white interior of this umbrella is engineered for high reflectivity and diffusion. It softens and expands the light from your source, delivering a natural and gentle illumination that reduces harsh shadows and highlights. This feature is particularly beneficial for outdoor photography and videography, where bright or harsh lighting conditions can be challenging.

Moreover, the removable black cover adds another layer of versatility. When attached, it prevents light spill and directs the light more precisely onto your subject, offering you greater control over the lighting in your scene.

Mounting this umbrella is a breeze, thanks to its compatibility with most studio lights, which include a built-in umbrella receptacle. For those using speedlites, a variety of mounting brackets are available, many of which offer adjustable and tiltable options for precise light positioning.

Elevate your lighting setup with the 45" Optical White Satin Umbrella with Removable Black Cover. Its combination of style, durability, functionality, high-quality construction, and versatility makes it a standout choice for photographers and videographers aiming for perfection in their work.

Westcott 20x Features

  • Removable Cover
  • Fiberglass frame for added durability
  • Diffuse or reflect light
  • 7mm tapered tip
  • Bonus! PVC case

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 12 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Achieve soft, diffused lighting with this 45" optical white satin umbrella.
  • Durable fiberglass frame ensures your Westcott umbrella stands up to frequent use.
  • Removable black cover gives you control over light spill, great photography!
  • Perfect for speedlights or studio lights, this umbrella is versatile for any shoot.
  • Lightweight & portable at only 1.1 lbs, take this umbrella anywhere with ease.
  • Quick collapse design makes setup and teardown a breeze for on-the-go photographers.