Profoto Shallow Translucent Umbrella (Medium, 41)

Practical for firing through, and/or filtering the sun light. Excellent one-modifier solution for small-medium group photos where focused light control is less important than speed. Also useful in pairs, where feathering light is needed. Also good for modifying a second light to fill shadows or brighten a space). As with any umbrella, these are best used with another human and/or LOTS of sandbags when outdoors. The built-in umbrella holders on strobes like the B10x+ and the B1x are designed to let the umbrella fly out before taking down a light stand. (But they can still hit photos subjects!) If you have a good stand, you can prevent umbrellas from flying out with a touch of tape around the handle. When used in combination with an off camera speed light, I like to pair this umbrella with the Phottix Varos Flash Shoe Umbrella Holder. This umbrella is a little more expensive, but also a little more durable, than my more disposable Westcott and store-brand umbrellas. Finally note: manufactures may report umbrella measurements differently. My Westcott 2011 43 umbrella is smaller than this this 41 Profoto Medium Umbrella. This one is actually 41 from cloth tip to opposing cloth tip. Finally: the Profoto umbrella cases are pretty great.