Parabolic umbrella
Parabolische paraplu · Light
A deep umbrella with a parabolic shape that gives more direction and contrast than a regular umbrella.
A cheaper alternative to a parabolic softbox. The deep shape reflects light into a more directional beam, with more fall-off toward the edges than a regular umbrella. Placing the flash closer to the base gives more focused light, further away gives softer and broader coverage. Quick to fold, but the deep shape catches a lot of wind on location.
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