Westcott Standard Umbrella Optical White Satin Diffusion 81cm (32")
The Westcott Optical White Satin Diffusion Umbrella is a simple, reliable way to soften and spread light from your studio flash or continuous light. Designed predominantly for shoot through use, it produces flattering, even illumination with natural looking catchlights and gentle contrast. With a sturdy fibreglass frame and durable fabrics, it is built for regular studio or location use, while still setting up and packing away in seconds. Whether you are creating soft fill light or bright, high key looks, this umbrella is an easy addition to almost any lighting setup.
The Perfect Umbrella For
- Portrait photographers looking for soft, flattering light with natural catchlights.
- Studio shooters who want a quick and flexible way to create fill or high key lighting.
- Photographers working with flash or continuous lights who need wide, even coverage.
- Anyone building a lightweight, affordable lighting kit for studio or location work.
Key Features
- 81 cm optical white satin diffusion umbrella
- Softens and expands the light source
- Wide coverage with low contrast output
- Approximately one stop of diffusion
- Ideal for fill light and high key effects
- Durable fibreglass ribs for long term use
- Strong metal shaft with 7 mm tapered tip
- Suitable for use with flash or up to 300 W constant lighting
- Quick to set up and pack away
Flexible Light Control
This umbrella can be used in two ways, depending on the look you want to achieve. Use it in bounce mode to reflect light back towards your subject for soft, even illumination with minimal contrast. For a slightly punchier look, turn the umbrella around and shoot through the diffusion fabric. This still softens the light but increases contrast and ambient light levels, making it useful for brighter, more energetic portraits.
Easy to Mount and Use
Most studio lights feature a built in umbrella receptacle, allowing the umbrella to slot straight in for instant setup. It is also compatible with a wide range of brackets for speedlights, including adjustable and tilting mounts, giving you precise control over light direction and placement.
What’s Included
- 1 × Westcott Standard Umbrella Optical White Satin Diffusion 81 cm.
- Protective PVC carry case.
TFC’s Verdict:
This Westcott diffusion umbrella is a classic, no fuss light modifier that does exactly what you need it to. It is best suited to portrait, fashion and general studio photography where soft, forgiving light is essential. The ability to switch between bounce and shoot through use makes it more versatile than it first appears, and the solid fibreglass build inspires confidence for regular use. If you want an affordable, dependable way to improve the quality of your lighting without overcomplicating your setup, this is an easy investment to justify.
MPN: 2003
