The 72" Umbrella Black Panel Umbrella Cover from Photoflex is a soft light accessory that allows you create a light modifier similar to a softbox from a 72" white translucent shoot-through Photoflex or similar umbrella. With your flash head mounted through the opening, the black fabric slips easily over the open side of the umbrella, containing the bounced spill light so that all the light travels forward. You then point the convex side of the umbrella at your subject as you normally do in shoot-through mode.

For White Shoot-Through Umbrella    Fast Setup    Turns Umbrella into a Softbox    Useful for Portraits

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the shaft diameter and the folded length of the umbrella ?

A: The umbrella would be 21 inches when folded with a 8mm shaft.

Q: 2. What is the open width of this umbrella?

A: The opening width of the FotodioX Pro Parabolic Umbrella with Diffusion Cover (60", White Reflective) measures 60 inches.

Q: 3. What is the maximum Wattage Hot Light source?

A: The Photoflex 72" Silver Reflective Parabolic Umbrella is safe to use with 600 watts units.

Q: 4. What is the shaft diameter? Will this fit Elinchrom flash heads?

A: The shaft diameter of the Photoflex Convertible Umbrella is 8mm. It would not be compatible for use with Elinchrom light fixtures. If you are looking for a 60-inch umbrella with a 7mm umbrella shaft compatible for use with Elinchrom light fixtures, I would instead recommend the Photek GoodLighter Umbrella with 7mm and 8mm Shafts (White, 60"), B&H # PHU1060FGS.

Q: 5. Will this work with speedlites, or only larger strobes? worried about light spill if the opening is too large.

A: This works well with strobes , with Speedlight it is a large umbrella and you will not have enough light

Q: 6. Is the end tapered? Will it work with Elinchrom Ranger?

A: No, it is not. Best is to use an umbrella that has a 7mm shaft not 8mm.The only one that is white with a removable black has also a front cover option. It is great as it can be used like a softbox if you want to.It is Photek Umbrella - Softlighter II with 7mm Shaft - 36 B&H # PHSL40S MFR # SL-4000-S

Q: 7. How would you compare it to Procyc?

A: Both items are great and are of high production quality giving great results.

Q: 8. Is this gonna fit my elinchrom strobes?

A: Yes the umbrella will fit your strobes. I use the umbrella on my studio strobes and my mono lights on location. The size of the shaft should fit many different brands of strobes. Make sure you have a good stand to support the weight.

Q: 9. Will this fit a 7 ft Westcott shoot through umbrella?

A: The Photoflex Black Panel Umbrella Cover (72") has not been tested with the Westcott 7 Foot Parabolic Umbrella to our knowledge. The results may vary when using them together.

Q: 10. Will this work on a 64" or will it be too loose?

A: The item was made for a 72" but you might be able to DIY a solution for it to fit a 64".