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How to Get the Most Out of the Lastolite 8-in-1 Umbrella

August 4, 2014 By Eric Reagan

[vimeo http://vimeo.com/101703039 w=700]

In the above video, photographer Mark Cleghorn walks us through several of the uses of Lastolite’s 8-in-1 Umbrella.

Mark uses a pair of speedlights with the umbrella, as well as an Elinchrom Ranger Quadra kit for background lighting on location.

Here’s a list of the eight configurations possible with the Lastolite 8-in-1:

Lastolite 8-in-1

 

The Lastolite 8-in-1 Umbrella runs $129.99. You can find it here at B&H Photo.

Filed Under: Learn, Lighting Tagged With: 8-in-1, lastolite, Lighting, umbrella

 

Impact 7′ Parabolic Umbrella

October 11, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Impact 7' Parabolic Umbrella

B&H has a new shoot-through, 7′ parabolic umbrella from its house brand, Impact.  The new umbrellas are in stock and now shipping for only $95.  This looks like a great deal on a great light modifier.  Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Filed Under: Lighting Tagged With: Lighting, parabolic, shoot through, umbrella

Profoto Umbrella XL

December 1, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Profoto Umbrella XL

Profoto has introduced a new 65″ umbrella with a slightly parabolic shape.  It is available in white, silver and translucent versions. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Lighting Tagged With: light modifier, Lighting, Profoto, Profoto Umbrella XL, umbrella

Westcott Spiderlite TD6 and 7′ Parabolic Umbrella Hands-On

April 5, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Westcott had a regular photographer’s playground set up at Photoshop World last week.  Even though it had just announced the TD6 Spiderlite and new 7′ Parabolic umbrellas, there were plenty to be seen and put through the paces on the expo floor between the great classes at PSW.

One of the cool things that Westcott does for the attending photographers is set up several shooting stations with lights and live models to give everything a good run for your money. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: constant light, continuous light, Lighting, parabolic, photography, photoshop world, spiderlite, TD6, umbrella, westcott

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