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Glow 40" Silver Umbrella

SKU: GLU40S MFR: GL-U-40S
$19.95
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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.
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Shopper : Question from a newbie. If I buy this umbrella, will I still need to buy light too? Or is it included?ADAM T : A light is not included. You will need to purchase a light. If it’s a speed light make sure to buy also a mount that can hold an umbrella.DALE H : Yes you will need a lightMIKE W : You will need some sort of light. I use might with speed light.PETER P : You get umbrella onlyVINCENT C : Need to buy a light too, not included.Laud D : There is no light included with this umbrella. You would need to purchase a light source separately such as a speed light (cheapest/ most portable ) or a strobe (expensive/ less portable ) to use with the umbrella.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?STEVEN P : to soften the light without it spreading all over the place.ALAN C : It is a good deal for a good product.BRIAN R : Watched Gavin Hoey use this umbrella in a youtube video and along with the price and free dilivery it was a no brainer.ERNIE S : needed an extra oneMELANIE G : my other umbrellas were mangled.STEVEN K : portraitsCLARK S : Glow EZ products are high quality and easy to set up/break down.JAMES S : I do not have any umbrellas and I now know to use various types of umbrellas.KEENAN C : I choose it because Lindsey Adler suggested it on YouTube.Ron G : Low cost for starting out with flash photography.ALEX P : I need one more for lighting a green backgroundSTANLEY H : The price was fantastic (on sale) and I needed an umbrella for portrait work.

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2025-05-20T07:27:57

Rated 5 out of 5

good, cheap umbrella

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

Rated 3 out of 5

it is a translucent umbrella. don't print a color logo on it.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

No better ROI as far as light modifiers go.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

60 inch umbrella, Can't wait to use for next studio session

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Great umbrella

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

Rated 4 out of 5

Does great - Exactly what I'd expect

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

Rated 4 out of 5

Good but no strap as pictured

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Smart investment

This umbrella is inexpensive enough that buying a plain white umbrella doesn't make sense.

Daniel T.

2023-01-15T10:04:50

Rated 4 out of 5

Simple and Easy

Its portable and simple to use

GEORGE J.

2022-10-05T08:46:51

Rated 5 out of 5

10/10

Inexpensive but provides rich results!

Timothy W.

2022-09-26T08:23:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Lighting

Works like its supposed to

KEITH M.

2022-08-17T19:08:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic umbrella and great quality, inexpensive light source for small groups!

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Good quality umbrella

Good quality umbrella, will definitely buy 1 more

JACOB F.

2022-05-01T08:23:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Happy Happy!

Always happy to get new gear from Adorama!!

CHERE L.

2022-04-24T08:40:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

Excellent product. Serves its purpose, and at 72? can give extremely soft light.

David A.

2022-04-05T13:09:53

Rated 5 out of 5

umbrella modifier

very nice!!!!!!!!!!

CURTIS S.

2022-03-08T07:35:59

Rated 5 out of 5

A+

Great product at an affordable price

B.A.R I.

2022-02-15T16:12:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Works as advertised.

Precisely as advertised, works as a bounce or shoot through umbrella, wonderful value for the price.

CHRISTOPHER W.

2022-01-22T07:39:56

Rated 5 out of 5

umbrella

Great quality.

LISA S.

2022-01-22T07:38:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Umbrella

Good quality.

LISA S.

2022-01-02T07:39:47

Rated 5 out of 5

40 inch Glow White Umbrella

Very good quality build. I like the qualifier the case for the umbrella to help protect them.

MICK B.

2021-12-07T00:17:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value for price

Great quality

JAMES W.

2021-11-07T07:38:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic product and addiction to my OCF set up.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Studio light

Great product

Dj O.

2021-09-02T10:27:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Shoot through or reflector is a nice option

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Great item

Great product, fast delivery and in good condition

IRLEN F.

2021-05-29T17:38:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Glow 60" White Parabolic Umbrella with Removable Silver/Black Layer

Much like the 40" version, only better

Rafael P.

2021-05-29T17:37:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Glow 40" White Umbrella with Black Back

Simple, efficient, cost effective

Rafael P.

2021-05-27T09:20:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Umbrella

Just what I needed

Elgin W.

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Glow GL-U Specifications

  • Open size

    40"

  • Weight

    11.5 oz

  • Closed size in case

    27"

  • Sections

    8

  • Frame Materials

    Metal

  • UPC Code

    840014107902

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FEATURED REVIEWS

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.

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.

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