The 43" FotodioX Pro Studio Umbrella 43" White Translucentis a white translucent, shoot-through umbrella constructed for in-studio and on-location work. This umbrella features a diffusive 1-stop white nylon that exhibits wide coverage, low contrast, and a substantial boost in the ambient light level when aiming the convex side of the umbrella toward the subject. The 43" diameter is suitable for a 1-or-2 person headshot, a head-to-waist shot, or a 4 x 6' product setup. The umbrella can be used with strobes and is heat resistant to use with low-wattage continuous lights.

Shoot-Through White Nylon Light Modifier    For Use in Studio or On-Location

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How do they compare to Profoto versions?

A: The Profoto is a stronger build but both are very good deep umbrellas that deliver excellent results.

Q: 2. 25” when folded. Does it include the middle shaft?

A: Yes it does. 25" from tip to tip.

Q: 3. What is the shaft diameter? Will it fit snugly in a Profoto B1/B1X?

A: The Westcott Apollo Deep Umbrella (White, 43") has an 8mm shaft with a 7mm tip (this is true of all Westcott umbrellas). The Profoto B1 and Profoto B1X AirTTL monolights both may accommodate umbrella shaft diameters between 7mm and 8mm in size, so it would be compatible for use with the Westcott Apollo Deep Umbrella (White, 43").

Q: 4. Is this compatible with alien bees?

A: Yes. I am using it with Alien bees

Q: 5. What is the shaft diameter for the umbrella ?

A: The Westcott 43" White Umbrella, Collapsible, B&H # WEU43SBC, has an 8 mm standard shaft which will fit virtually all heads except Elinchrom which requires a 7 mm shaft.

Q: 6. How heat resistant is the umbrella. Can I shine a 150w light bulb up close to it

A: This umbrella can handle up to 500 watts of tungsten light.

Q: 7. I can't fold up the umbrella, with the black cover on, without the black cover's metal tips falling off of the umbrella's ribs' tips. How does one keep the metal tips of the black cover on the umbrella's ribs' tips when folding the umbrella?

A: It6 sounds like the cap may be strip. I would contact B&H for a replacement. I haven't had that problem with these

Q: 8. Does this diffuser come with a bag?

A: The umbrella will have a carrying case.

Q: 9. Do these have solid center rods?

A: The rod is not solid.

Q: 10. Is this 1-stop of diffusion? Same as Westcott 7' diffusion umbrella? It looks more translucent. Thanks

A: Yes, this umbrella yields a 1 stop loss.