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Phottix PH85345 Para-Pro Reflective Umbrella 183cm

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Achieve Soft, Even Lighting with Professional QualityIntroducing the Phottix Para-Pro Reflective Umbrella. This 72" umbrella is designed for photographers seeking a high-quality, durable light modifier that provides an even distribution of light with clean reflections. Size: 183cm (72 inche...

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Overview

Achieve Soft, Even Lighting with Professional Quality

Introducing the Phottix Para-Pro Reflective Umbrella. This 72" umbrella is designed for photographers seeking a high-quality, durable light modifier that provides an even distribution of light with clean reflections.

  • Size: 183cm (72 inches)
  • Interior: Silver Reflective Surface
  • Exterior: Black
  • Spokes: White Fiberglass

Key Features

50" Reflective umbrella with a black exterior and silver interior for balanced and smooth light distribution, with snappy highlights

Features white fiberglass spokes for cleaner light distribution and catch lights

Ideal for use in a secure, studio environment and/or the ever-changing outdoors

Quickly folds down for storage and transport

Features a Limited 1-Year Warranty

Specifications

Product Type
Reflective Umbrella
Size
50" (183cm)
Exterior Color
Black
Interior Color
Silver
Spoke Material
White Fiberglass
Warranty
Limited 1-Year
Brand
Phottix
Model Number
PH85345

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features a large 50-inch reflective surface with a silver interior for efficient and crisp light reflection.
  • The black exterior of the umbrella effectively contains light spill, directing illumination precisely.
  • Designed with white fiberglass spokes, which contribute to a cleaner light distribution and natural-looking catch lights.
  • Suitable for versatile use in both controlled studio environments and dynamic outdoor shooting conditions.
  • Quickly folds down, simplifying storage and making it highly portable for on-location photography.
  • Comes with a Limited 1-Year Warranty, offering assurance for the product's quality and durability.
  • Specifically designed to produce snappy highlights and smooth, balanced light distribution.

👎 Cons

  • The large 50-inch size may be cumbersome to handle in very tight spaces or in strong winds outdoors.
  • As a reflective umbrella, it might not offer the softest light compared to shoot-through diffusers or softboxes.
  • The specific 50-inch dimension could be too large for photographers seeking a more compact light modifier.
  • The black exterior, while good for spill control, means it doesn't offer the option of shoot-through diffusion.
  • While portable, the overall size might still require a larger carrying case than smaller light modifiers.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Phottix Para-Pro Reflective Umbrella has a size of 50 inches, which is equivalent to 183cm.
The umbrella features a black exterior and a silver interior, designed for balanced and smooth light distribution with snappy highlights.
The spokes of this umbrella are made from white fiberglass, contributing to cleaner light distribution and more natural catch lights.
Yes, it is ideal for use in both secure studio environments and the ever-changing outdoors, offering versatility for various shooting conditions.
The Phottix PH85345 Para-Pro Reflective Umbrella quickly folds down, making it convenient for storage and easy transport.
Yes, it features a Limited 1-Year Warranty, providing coverage for potential manufacturing defects.