Neewer

Neewer 10090535 51" Photography Black/Silver Umbrella Reflector

5.0 (13 reviews)

51-inch deep parabolic umbrella reflector with black/silver interior for focused, high-contrast studio lighting.

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Overview

The Neewer 10090535 is a 51-inch deep parabolic umbrella reflector that bridges the gap between simple umbrella modifiers and more expensive softboxes and beauty dishes. Its defining feature is its depth-to-diameter ratio: at 18.5 inches deep with a 51-inch opening, the parabolic curvature wraps light around the subject and focuses it forward, producing a more controlled beam than standard shallow umbrellas. The black outer fabric blocks light from spilling backward, ensuring that all output is directed through the silver reflective interior toward your subject.

The silver interior surface delivers punchy, high-contrast light with defined specular highlights, making this modifier well suited for dramatic portrait lighting, product photography, and any application where you want more pop than a white umbrella provides. The 16-panel hexadecagon construction yields a nearly round shape that produces clean, circular catchlights in subjects' eyes. Built from lightweight, heat-resistant fabrics, the umbrella is portable enough for location work while standing up to the heat output of continuous studio lights. It mounts using a standard umbrella shaft, making it compatible with virtually any umbrella-style bracket or light stand adapter already in your kit.

Specifications

Brand
Neewer
Model
10090535
Shape
Hexadecagon (16-sided)
Opening Diameter
51 inches / 129.5 cm
Depth
18.5 inches / 47 cm
Exterior Color
Black
Interior Color
Silver
Material
Lightweight Fabrics, Heat Resistant, Silver-Painted

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Deep parabolic shape focuses light more directionally than standard shallow umbrellas for better control.
  • 51-inch diameter provides a large light source that produces softer, more flattering illumination on subjects.
  • Silver interior delivers higher light output and more contrast than white reflective surfaces.
  • Hexadecagon 16-panel design creates a rounder catchlight and more even light distribution.
  • Lightweight fabric construction makes it easy to transport and mount on standard light stands.

👎 Cons

  • 51-inch opened diameter requires significant studio space and may be impractical in tight shooting environments.
  • Silver reflective surface produces harder, more specular light than white, which may be unflattering for some portrait styles.
  • Deep shape can be caught by wind if used outdoors, requiring sandbags or counterweights on the light stand.

Frequently Asked Questions

It opens to 51 inches (129.5 cm) in diameter with a depth of 18.5 inches (47 cm), creating a deep parabolic shape that focuses light more directionally than shallow umbrellas.
The black exterior prevents light spill from the back, while the silver interior reflects and focuses light forward with increased contrast and specular quality compared to white umbrella interiors.
It opens into a hexadecagon (16-sided) shape, which produces a rounder, more even light spread than standard 8-panel umbrella designs.
Yes, the reflective fabric is designed to be heat resistant, making it suitable for use with hot continuous lights as well as strobes.