This Photogenic 60" umbrella with its removable black cover has an extra white satin panel added during construction. The result is the elimination of the reflection of the metal frame of the umbrella in the eyes of your subject, or on highly reflective surfaces, such as chrome or brass.

This size is perfect for portraits of small groups of people, and medium sized product set ups.

Clean Catchlights    Umbrella Ribs Hidden in Bounce Mode

Softens and broadens the light output of any strobe or lower wattage constant light.

Removable black cover allows the light source to "shoot-through", as a more direct light.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is gained by being able to remove the black cover?

A: By removing the cover you can use the umbrella as a shoot through for a different lighting look.

Q: 2. Does it have an 8mm shaft?

A: This umbrella has a 7mm tapered tip that fits most lights, including European and more specialized models.

Q: 3. Is this umbrella compatible with Profoto Acute lamp heads?

A: No it's not compatible you need to use one with a 7mm shaft.

Q: 4. How do you remove the cover?

A: The end of each rib has a cap on it that stays on with tension when open.

Q: 5. Does this umbrella have a solid or hollow shaft?

A: The shaft on this umbrella is hollow.

Q: 6. Is the cover completely removable? I'd like to have the option of using the cover on a Westcott Halo. The Halo doesn't come with such a cover and Westcott appears to not sell individual covers. Thank you.

A: yes, the model I have is completely removable. It comes off each umbrella tip and the top point. Hope this helps.

Q: 7. The length and diameter of the umbrella when folded, as I am planning to carry it for outdoor shoots? Does it have a strap to fasten after folding ?

A: Hey yes it sure does! Very easy to get around especially for outdoor stuff although you may need to weigh it down because if there's a little wind it can tip. Other than that it's a Great umbrella. I have used it for a long time and it performs great.

Q: 8. Do you think the SB-700 is enough flash for this umbrella?

A: I have this umbrella and an SB-700 and I use it regularly as a main light in a small studio. For this it works just fine, If you want to light a large space or a large group of people you might need to have two 700 in the umbrella or a studio light.

Q: 9. Where's it made?

A: As per our records, the Westcott White Satin Umbrella is made in China. Please note that this is subject to change at any time.

Q: 10. Does this umbrella come with a stand or is it just the umbrella its self?

A: Just the umbrella; no stand.