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Glow 40" Silver Umbrella
SKU: GLU40S MFR: GL-U-40S
$19.95
Key Features
- Achieve stunning, diffused lighting with this 40" silver umbrella for professional photography.
- The Glow 40" umbrella is lightweight (11.5 oz) & portable, perfect for on-location photo shoots.
- Enjoy easy setup with the 8-section frame; this light umbrella is ready in seconds for any shoot.
- Get beautiful, even light distribution with the silver interior, ideal for portraits & product shots.
- Durable metal frame ensures this photography umbrella withstands frequent use, a great value!
- Carry case included; keep your 40" umbrella protected and easily transportable for every gig.
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Bigger is better, carrying bag welcome.
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!
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.
Glow GL-U Features
- 40" Silver heat resistant fabric with black outer cover
- Lightweight and sturdy metal frame and spokes
Warranty Information
This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.
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Key Features
- Achieve stunning, diffused lighting with this 40" silver umbrella for professional photography.
- The Glow 40" umbrella is lightweight (11.5 oz) & portable, perfect for on-location photo shoots.
- Enjoy easy setup with the 8-section frame; this light umbrella is ready in seconds for any shoot.
- Get beautiful, even light distribution with the silver interior, ideal for portraits & product shots.
- Durable metal frame ensures this photography umbrella withstands frequent use, a great value!
- Carry case included; keep your 40" umbrella protected and easily transportable for every gig.
What's in the box:
- Glow 40 " Umbrella
- Carry Case
- Glow 1 Year Limited Warranty