Transmitted-light or reflected-light umbrella, what will it be?
Transmitted light umbrellas and reflected light umbrellas are used in fashion, beauty and portrait photography.
What are the differences between the umbrellas?
With a transmitted light umbrella, the flash light is diffused through the umbrella and falls softly on the subject. With a reflective umbrella, the flash is fired directly into the inside of the umbrella, and the light reflected from the umbrella onto the subject is richer in contrast and harder.
The color of the inner covering of reflective umbrellas strongly determines the color character of the light. Jinbei or Godox professional umbrellas with golden covering provide a warm light tone and are ideal for portraits. Silver inner material represents cold, harsher light and harder contrasts. White inner material gives a softer light. A black outer skin reduces light loss. The size of an umbrella and the distance to the subject are important. The larger the umbrella and the closer it is to the subject, the softer the flash light.
Reflex and transmitted light umbrellas can be opened like an umbrella, are lightweight and fit into the tiltable umbrella holder on the studio flash. When not in use, they can be easily stored in the carrying bag thanks to their compact dimensions. The transmitted light umbrellas and reflective umbrellas are suitable both for the studio and for use on location.



























