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2025-05-20T07:27:57
works great, easy to set up, hasn't pinched my fingers once, didn't notice it transformed into a shoot through until i already bought it but that was a welcome surprise
JULIAN D.
2024-08-31T13:35:27
I've never seen another umbrella with logo printed on them. It won't affect color much but knowing it is there and some light is passing through it makes me wanna buy something else instead.
YUBO D.
2024-06-30T02:11:21
For $15 you'd have to be crazy not to have this in your lighting kit. Super simple, setup doesn't get any easier than this. Shoot through the white umbrella for a nice soft light. If you need more punch put the black cover over the umbrella and shoot into the slightly diffused silver and adjust distance accordingly. Inexpensive, lightweight, compact, functional.
Doug K.
2024-06-12T08:30:02
I do a lot of in home sessions and all my gear has to be able to save space. I'm excited to be able to use this umbrella- When I get to photograph newborn, I like to be able to have the white umbrella to soften the light on the baby, I have others but just don't feel that it is an even cast. This should really do the trick!
KATIE S.
2024-04-12T17:55:32
Great umbrella for the price. The light diffuses well. It collapses and goes up easily. The only small problem I have is that the pole dents if mounted a bit tighter than just snugly.
Elijah C.
2023-10-01T13:29:58
For an Umbrella it does exactly what it is designed to do. Hold out the Rai- I mean, reflect light. Setup with my lighting system works as intended, and I have no complaints.
JADEN B.
2023-07-12T09:47:16
Would be 5 stars if the case actually had the handles pictured in the product description. Otherwise, good stuff.
RICHARD F.
2023-03-06T21:37:01
This umbrella is inexpensive enough that buying a plain white umbrella doesn't make sense.
Daniel T.
2023-01-15T10:04:50
Its portable and simple to use
GEORGE J.
2022-10-05T08:46:51
Inexpensive but provides rich results!
Timothy W.
2022-09-26T08:23:46
Works like its supposed to
KEITH M.
2022-08-17T19:08:30
It really can't get much better. It's an umbrella--it's solidly built, produces a great quality of light, and it's only $15 for 40", which is a substantial size! On top of all this, it's multi-dimensional in the fact that you can either use it as a bounce or shoot-through style! The removable black/silver backing comes off easily. If I had to pick on anything I think they could choose a better attachment method for the backing, like a velcro fastening system instead of unlatching the metal attachments on the tips of the umbrella, but it's rather easy and quick. It would be quicker to rip it off if it was fastened by velcro, but that's being very picky. Listen, it's only $15, and it's solid materials with a nice case! Get two--I did!!!
BRYAN S.
2022-05-19T12:15:26
Good quality umbrella, will definitely buy 1 more
JACOB F.
2022-05-01T08:23:42
Always happy to get new gear from Adorama!!
CHERE L.
2022-04-24T08:40:48
Excellent product. Serves its purpose, and at 72? can give extremely soft light.
David A.
2022-04-05T13:09:53
very nice!!!!!!!!!!
CURTIS S.
2022-03-08T07:35:59
Great product at an affordable price
B.A.R I.
2022-02-15T16:12:47
Precisely as advertised, works as a bounce or shoot through umbrella, wonderful value for the price.
CHRISTOPHER W.
2022-01-22T07:39:56
Great quality.
LISA S.
2022-01-22T07:38:10
Good quality.
LISA S.
2022-01-02T07:39:47
Very good quality build. I like the qualifier the case for the umbrella to help protect them.
MICK B.
2021-12-07T00:17:44
Great quality
JAMES W.
2021-11-07T07:38:41
Recently purchased 2 of these umbrellas to added to my OCF sent up as I am wanting to add OCF in my sessions. Have had a few trial runs with them and they are super cool. Easy to handle, soft light and spread. Totally happy with my purchase.
Carl B.
2021-10-30T04:06:43
Great product
Dj O.
2021-09-02T10:27:55
Shoot through or reflector is a nice option. Taking care when removing and installing the black/silver cover should ensure a relatively long life. I am happy with this purchase.
Robert E.
2021-08-24T09:10:46
Excellent value. Great umbrella. It?s the perfect size to use with my Flashpoint eVOLV 200. The bare bulb head fills the umbrella completely. The round head almost fille it completely.
DON H.
2021-06-24T08:32:41
Great product, fast delivery and in good condition
IRLEN F.
2021-05-29T17:38:05
Much like the 40" version, only better
Rafael P.
2021-05-29T17:37:08
Simple, efficient, cost effective
Rafael P.
2021-05-27T09:20:39
Just what I needed
Elgin W.
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40"
11.5 oz
27"
8
Metal
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Models | SKU: GLUWP40 MFR: GL-WP-40 $99.95 Special Order Generally ships in 7-14 days, subject to availability | $18.44 $24.95 Save:$6.51 (26%) In Stock | |
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Size | 40" | 40" | 40" |
Interior Color | Silver | Silver | White |
Bigger is better, carrying bag welcome.
By JOEL H.
Great for full length portraits and large groups. Good solution for when ceiling and/or walls are far way or are colored to provide soft bounce light - put this up in a corner angled down for an excellent room light. Instead of a thin belt around to keep closed it includes a well made bag to with a velcro flap. This should help protect from other gear (IE stands) damaging while in transit. Black outer cover can be removed but I don't foresee the need. Generally when you want soft light b...
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You Gotta Get One!
By RON P.
While I don't have my own studio, I find often need one for my glamor/fashion shoots. Some studios offer lighting, others do not or you pay extra. I'm a K.I.S.S kinda photog: the simpler the better. This umbrella fits my formula perfectly! As a single light source it is just what I needed: total head to toe coverage, soft, even, wraparound lighting that really does the trick. Used in conjunction with my Flashpoint Rover 600ws portable flash, I can get all the light I need to get great image...
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Under the Glow brand, the 40" Silver Umbrella emerges as an essential tool for photographers seeking to enhance their lighting setup with a durable, stylish, and functional accessory. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this high-quality umbrella is engineered to deliver an even and diffused lighting effect, ensuring maximum output with pronounced shadow contrast for dynamic imagery.
The robust construction of the Glow 40" Silver Umbrella, from its resilient fabric to its sturdy frame ribs, sets a new standard for portable light control. Its design may appear straightforward, yet it boasts a black opaque layer that effectively minimizes light loss through the white interior fabric. This strategic design choice ensures that the umbrella provides stronger, more focused lighting, while maintaining soft shadow definition, making it especially suitable for projects that require higher light output and detail enhancement.
Versatile in its application, the Glow 40" Silver Umbrella is not just a simple reflector; it is akin to a large parabolic reflector, leveraging the physics of parabolas to feather light with precision. Its conic section shape ensures that light aimed at the focal point is reflected off the entire surface at varying angles, yet exits the umbrella in parallel rays, creating a uniform and controlled lighting environment.
Photographers will appreciate the Glow 40" Silver Umbrella for its ease of setup and portability, surpassing the convenience offered by traditional softboxes. It comes with a fitted, durable fabric pouch that ensures protection during transport and storage, eschewing the brittle nature of conventional plastic casings.
When considering light modifiers, one must also reflect on the shape of catch lights in a portrait subject's eyes and the relative size of the modifier to the subject. The Glow 40" Silver Umbrella, with its significant size, allows for softer lighting effects and smoother transitions from highlights to shadows when placed closer to the subject. Conversely, smaller modifiers or increased distance will result in a harder lighting effect.
In conclusion, the Glow 40" Silver Umbrella stands out as a versatile, high-quality choice for photographers who value strong, focused lighting and refined shadow detail. Its combination of functional design, ease of use, and the reputable Glow brand pedigree makes it a compelling addition to any photographer's toolkit.
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