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Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella

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★★★★★
4.7

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★★★★☆
4.2

$29.95

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Pros

  • Durable (16)
  • Good color value (15)
  • Attach securely (14)
  • Long-lasting (7)
  • Consistent (5)
  • Easy setup (5)
  • Reliable (5)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Cheap (1)
  • Color balanced (1)
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Cons

  • Flimsy (1)
  • Short lifespan (1)

Best Uses

  • Indoor (15)
  • General purpose (13)
  • Special events (10)
  • Low light (8)
  • Outdoors (8)
  • Photography (5)
  • Portraits (5)
  • Night time (4)
  • Strobe lighting (4)
  • Weddings (4)
 
 
 

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Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$29.95

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Last update: Oct 20, 2009

Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella Reviews

 
 
 

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Good fit for a first time umbrella

"I was a little worried at first when I got this since it was not completely white, more of a silver with a white cast, but the light it produced was phenominal! Going to purchase another one along with a stand in the next month...." Read Full Review »

Jun 24, 2008 by NickStrocchia.com

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Get's the Job for Less than Average

"The benefits of this umbrella, the price, quality of light, make it worth the flimsy build. Photoflex has defiantly been cutting corners with their newer products, hollow tube, thinner metals, but the quality is still superb considering the price...." Read Full Review »

Nov 07, 2008 by Alex D.

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Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella Review

Great umbrellas

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attach Securely
  • Durable
  • Good Color Value
  • Long-Lasting

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Indoors
  • Low Light
  • Outdoors
  • Special Events
 

"I purchased two of these umbrellas to replace some older worn out umbrellas of a different brand.



Very pleased.



They're solid, constructed very well, and perform as I expect them too. And they look great.



It's nice to have two umbrellas in one. A bounce and a shoot through. Works very well …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 20 2009
Four Feathers
Loveland, CO
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Price: $29.95
 
 

Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella Review

Quality umbrella

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attach Securely
  • Durable
  • Good Color Value
  • Long-Lasting

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Indoors
  • Low Light
  • Special Events
 

"I bought a couple of these umbrellas to replace some older worn out umbrellas that need to be retired.



I was very pleasantly surprised when they arrived. They constructed this umbrella very well. This is not a flimsy low end umbrella. Great quality.



This is also my first purchse of a Photofl …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 29 2009
Four Feathers
Loveland, CO
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  • Pro Photographer
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Price: $29.95
 
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella Review

Good fit for a first time umbrella

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Color Value

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Indoors
  • Special Events
 

"I was a little worried at first when I got this since it was not completely white, more of a silver with a white cast, but the light it produced was phenominal! Going to purchase another one along with a stand in the next month. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 24 2008
NickStrocchia.com
Washington, DC
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $29.95
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Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella Review

Great for portable work or studio

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Nicely Made
  • Two lighting opt in one

    Cons

  • None known at this time

    Best Uses

  • Indoors
  • On Location
  • Outdoors
 

"I am a part time professional. I have a variety of Photoflex products. I recently had a need to add a few more 40+ inch umbrellas to my collection of light shaping equipment. I purchased this umbrella due to option to add or remove the black backing. You can shoot through the umbrella or use it a …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 12 2009
Jim
PIttsburgh PA
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  • Pro Photographer
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Photoflex 45 Inch Convertible Umbrella Review

Value for money

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attach Securely
  • Durable
  • Good Color Value

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Indoors
  • Low Light
  • Night Time
  • Outdoors
  • More »
 

"Using it as a shoot through umbrella, it produces a more diffused light than a similar westcott that I have. It's more solid than my collapsible westcott and can withstand abit of abuse under windy conditions.



I find the optical satin finish a little better for close up use as it produces nice f …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 27 2008
viix
Singapore
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  • Semi-pro Photographer
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Price: $29.95
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