Umbrellas soften, broaden, and diminish the light output of any tungsten or flash light source. Umbrellas with a white interior will soften and weaken light more than an umbrella with a silver lining. A white umbrella without a black backing may also be used as a makeshift softbox, although the use of the light will not be as efficient as with a lightbox.

Choosing umbrella size is determined by the size of the subject, and the strength of the light supply being used. Choosing an umbrella surface is as subjective as choosing a paint and brush.

Fabrics are color balanced to all Photoflex soft boxes, panels and discs.

Adjust the shape of the highlight and the light coverage from round, to square to rectangular.

This size is perfect for a 1-2 person head, or head-to-waist shot, or a 4x6 ft product setup.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. what are the differences between this kit and that one?https://a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1317899-REG/photoflex_xt_odxs222kit_speedlight_octodome_white_kit.html target= _blank www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1317899-REG/photoflex_xt_odxs222kit_speedlight_octodome_white_kit.html/a

A: OctoDome nxt XS Kit can be used with flash or up to 500W continuous hot light, whereas the OctoDome White XS Kit can only be used with flash or cool LED light.

Q: 2. Is there a grid this size from any company--especially one that isn't more expensive than the softbox?

A: Actually, the SilverDome Large is 34 x 45 x 24.5 , so the grid you want is the Photoflex Grid For Large Softbox B&H # PHGL MFR # 870037 which is priced less than the Large SilverDome: a href= https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/145113-REG/Photoflex_AC_GRIDL_Nylon_Fabric_Grid_for.html target= _blank https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/145113-REG/Photoflex_AC_GRIDL_Nylon_Fabric_Grid_for.html/a

Q: 3. what included in this price?

A: As indicated under the In The Box section under the Overview on our website for the above product, the following items are included with the purchase of the Photoflex OctoDome XS Softbox (Xtra Small, 1.5' Diameter), B&H # PHODXS:In the BoxPhotoflex OctoDome XS Softbox (Xtra Small, 1.5' Diameter)RodsFront Diffusion PanelBaffleStorage BagLimited 10-Year WarrantyNote: Series 900 Speed Rings are NOT INCLUDED, and are required for your light

Q: 4. Is there a white diffuser cover that is designed to fit the Angler umbrella? Like those made to cover parabolic umbrellas?

A: Unfortunately, a white diffusion cover is not offered for this product.

Q: 5. If I have a 10x12 studio space, do I need to get the 60 inch or can I just get the 45 inch umbrella?

A: Subject size and hard vs. soft lighting style is going to be a bigger consideration than studio size. If you are considering shooting full length portraits, the smaller the modifier, the farther away from the subject you will have to be to achieve full coverage. As you move the modifier further from the subject, the harder your shadows become. If you want soft shadows, you want a larger modifier, positioned closer to your subject.

Q: 6. Can i used ad 200 for this?

A: you can use the softbox and rods. you'll need a bowens type speedring and the Godox S type adapter for Bowens

Q: 7. It says in the description that it has cold Shoe mounts. That would take a camera mounted flash unit? The umbrella mount (UM4) says in its description that the Flash mount is optional. Are 2 flash mount adaptors included in the kit?

A: Yes, in my set there were flash mounts included. Cold Shoe means that it is just a physical mount for the flash, it cannot communicate with your flash, like a hot shoe would.

Q: 8. how much weight can this handle?

A: A 4-foot umbrella.

Q: 9. What are the exact edge to edge dimensions of the 88 inch- long and short side? I read that the long side of the 60 inch is actually 54, so I'd like to know that same info for the 88 inch as well. Thanks!

A: Umbrellas are measured around the back which makes the numbers higher than the face width of the umbrella.

Q: 10. What is the diameter of the side that attaches to the strobe?Thank You, Normand

A: The reflector is discontinued but the attachment on the strobe and the reflector is called the Bowens S-Mount. And many lights use that same connection. It is around 5.7 inches (144mm)