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DWB · 04-15-2008, 12:14 PM

I would like to hear your input about umbrellas. White ones that are transparent, white ones with black backs on them, gold and silver... what do you use and what size?

I honestly have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to taking photos, learning as I go, but I just switched to a 48 inch white umbrella with a black back and it seems my photos have lost something. I was bouncing them before (only white) and of course a lot of the strobe would flash through the umbrella and around the room. Was that extra light really adding to my pic for more diffusion?

Also, how much do you think it matters in regards to how far your umbrella is away from the actual light source? Meaning sliding the pole out further away from the bulb?

Anyway... I'd like to hear what you use and why.

Thanks.

04-15-2008, 12:14 PM
DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	Photographers - Inside please - Umbrella discussion (exciting thread of the year!) I would like to hear your input about umbrellas. White ones that are transparent, white ones with black backs on them, gold and silver... what do you use and what size? I honestly have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to taking photos, learning as I go, but I just switched to a 48 inch white umbrella with a black back and it seems my photos have lost something. I was bouncing them before (only white) and of course a lot of the strobe would flash through the umbrella and around the room. Was that extra light really adding to my pic for more diffusion? Also, how much do you think it matters in regards to how far your umbrella is away from the actual light source? Meaning sliding the pole out further away from the bulb? Anyway... I'd like to hear what you use and why. Thanks.