Westcott Standard Umbrella Optical White Satin Diffusion 114cm (45")
The Westcott Standard Umbrella Optical White Satin Diffusion 114cm (45") is a simple, reliable way to soften and spread light for more flattering results. Designed for use with studio flash, continuous lighting, or speedlights, it delivers wide, even coverage with low contrast and natural-looking catchlights. The optical white satin fabric gently diffuses light, making it ideal for portraits, fill light, and high key setups. Built with durable fibreglass ribs and a sturdy steel shaft, it is equally at home in the studio or on location. Lightweight, quick to set up, and easy to pack away, it is a practical everyday modifier for photographers who want consistent, soft light without complication.
The Perfect Light Modifier For
- Portrait photographers looking for soft, flattering light with natural catchlights
- Studio shooters needing reliable fill light or high key effects
- Location photographers who want a lightweight, portable diffusion solution
- Photographers using flash or continuous light who need wide, even coverage
Key Features
- Optical white satin diffusion fabric for soft, even light
- 114cm (45") diameter for broad light spread
- Can be used as a bounce or shoot-through umbrella
- Provides approximately one stop of diffusion
- Increases ambient light levels with low contrast
- Ideal for fill light and high key lighting styles
- Durable fibreglass ribs for flexibility and strength
- Steel shaft with 7mm tapered tip
- Suitable for use with up to 300W continuous light
Flexible Light Control
This umbrella can be used in two ways to suit your lighting style. Use it as a traditional bounce umbrella to create soft, wrapped light, or turn it around and shoot through the fabric for wider coverage and a slightly crisper look with more contrast. Both options provide pleasing diffusion, making it easy to adapt to different subjects and spaces.
Easy Mounting and Broad Compatibility
Most studio lights feature a built-in umbrella receptacle, allowing for fast and secure mounting. When used with speedlights, a wide range of umbrella brackets are available, offering tilt and rotation for precise control. This makes the umbrella a versatile choice for modifying almost any light source.
What’s Included
- Westcott Standard Umbrella Optical White Satin Diffusion 114cm (45")
- PVC carry case
TFC’s Verdict:
This Westcott umbrella is a dependable workhorse that does exactly what you want it to do. It is best suited to photographers who need soft, flattering light quickly, whether in a studio or on location. The option to bounce or shoot through gives you flexibility without adding complexity, and the solid build inspires confidence for regular use. If you are looking for an affordable, no-nonsense way to improve the quality of your light, this is an easy investment that delivers consistent results.
MPN: 2005
