Westcott Collapsible Umbrella - Optical White - 43"

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★★★★☆
4.2

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Pros

  • Durable (17)
  • Lightweight (16)
  • Easy setup (14)
  • Attach securely (13)
  • Good color value (9)
  • Compact (7)
  • Consistent (7)
  • Reliable (6)
  • Long-lasting (4)
  • Powerful (4)
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Cons

  • Flimsy (3)
  • Short lifespan (3)
  • Unreliable (2)
  • Big ugly adorama logo (1)
  • Case is too tight (1)
  • Construction issues (1)
  • End of struts not rounded (1)
  • Hollow umbrella shaft (1)
  • Lack of power (1)
  • Not good in the wind (1)

Best Uses

  • General purpose (20)
  • Indoor (17)
  • Portraits (15)
  • Strobe lighting (13)
  • Photography (11)
  • Outdoors (10)
  • Artificial lighting (9)
  • Low light (8)
  • Night time (6)
  • Special events (4)
 
 
 

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Westcott 43" Optical White Satin Collapsible Umbrella

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Model 2001
UPC 817967020015
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Last update: Nov 20, 2009

Westcott Collapsible Umbrella - Optical White - 43" Reviews

 
 
 

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[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Compact, sturdy, but watch sharp tips

"How I use it: I generally shoot with available light, and when I do use artificial light, I use a single strobe setup with this umbrella. Things that are great: It's really compact, like a travel umbrella (the kind for rain), and when it's open, it's just as sturdy as a single-folding umbrella. And the material meets my expectations for an optical white umbrella for both bounce and shoot-through use. Things..." Read Full Review »

Sep 24, 2008 by Pacolyptic

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★★★☆☆
3.0
the strobist umbrella

"So Adorama has had made their version of this umbrella with a big ugly logo on it. It's not cheaper than the original, but the points are sharper and I wouldn't use it aroung children. Anyhow to soften light a shoot through umbrelle is the best option. It gives you the least loss of light and that's important for anyone using small strobes (strobist style) You better get the The Westcott convertible double-fold ..." Read Full Review »

Jan 25, 2008 by snikksnakktullprat

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Westcott Collapsible Umbrella - Optical White - 43" Review

the strobist umbrella

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy Setup
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Big ugly Adorama logo
  • Sharp points

    Best Uses

  • Portraits
  • Strobe Lighting
  • Weddings
  • When you need soft light
 

"So Adorama has had made their version of this umbrella with a big ugly logo on it. It's not cheaper than the original, but the points are sharper and I wouldn't use it aroung children.

Anyhow to soften light a shoot through umbrelle is the best option. It gives you the least loss of light and that' …"  Read Full Review »

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 25 2008
snikksnakktullprat
Tromsø, Norway
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  • Professional
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Price: $19.50
 
 

Westcott Collapsible Umbrella - Optical White - 43" Review

My first strobist setup

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Easy Setup
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Short Lifespan

    Best Uses

  • Artificial Lighting
  • Photography
  • Strobe Lighting
 

"This is a great umbrella. It's pretty large, yet it folds up very compactly (a little longer than a foot) when you collapse it.



I've never tried any other shoot through umbrella before because it's my first strobist gear, but I feel like the construction is a bit flimsy. It's completely my faul …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 20 2009
Hyuni
Chicago, IL
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  • Photo Enthusiast
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Price: $20.80
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Westcott Collapsible Umbrella - Optical White - 43" Review

Great Product, Easy and Usefull

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent
  • Easy Setup
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Artificial Lighting
  • Photography
  • Portraits
  • Strobe Lighting
  • Weddings
 

"The folded size is great for location, and it works like a charm. I got two of them, and I think I will get one more. Use it with a small stand like a Manfrotto Nano and you got a great location kit, light and ready for just about anything. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 9 2009
Michael O
Phoenix, AZ
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  • Semi-pro Photographer
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Westcott Collapsible Umbrella - Optical White - 43" Review

Recommended

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent
  • Easy Setup
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Artificial Lighting
  • Photography
  • Portraits
  • Strobe Lighting
 

"I love it that its so compact.



However, having heard from others how easily the legs bent, I have been very careful handling it. Stick a pencil into the shaft to strengthen it and prevent the shaft from denting. I'd love it even better if it can stand up to normal levels of abuse. Thats the pric …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 8 2009
weedj
Singapore
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  • Pro Photographer
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Price: $20.80
 

Westcott Collapsible Umbrella - Optical White - 43" Review

Compact, sturdy, but watch sharp tips

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Attach Securely
  • Compact
  • Durable
  • Good Color Value

    Cons

  • Sharp Edges

    Best Uses

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

"How I use it:



I generally shoot with available light, and when I do use artificial light, I use a single strobe setup with this umbrella.



Things that are great:



It's really compact, like a travel umbrella (the kind for rain), and when it's open, it's just as sturdy as a single-folding umbre …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 24 2008
Pacolyptic
St. Paul, MN
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  • Photo Enthusiast
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Price: $20.80
 
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