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Where do I find the dimensions of the Westcott Umbrellas? Does the size reflect the Arc or the diameter of the Umbrella?

Traditional umbrellas are titled with the Arc dimension to indicate the surface area of illumination available to reflect the light.  This follows the historical practice of reporting umbrella sizes.  Both the Arc measurement and diameter/width/lengt

How to Put a Parabolic Umbrella in a Case

This is a quick tip video describing how to put a Westcott 7' Parabolic Umbrella back into the included carry case.

Can the Triple Threat be used with the 7' Parabolic Umbrella?

Yes, the Triple Threat can be used with all of our 7' Parabolic Umbrellas as well as with all other photographic umbrellas. For use with our 7' Parabolic Umbrellas, we recommend attaching the Triple Threat directly to the umbrella shaft while the umb

Does the 7' Parabolic Umbrella fit into a regular umbrella mount or will I need special adapter?

Yes, our 7' Parabolic Umbrella is equipped with a standard 8mm shaft and a 7mm tip, allowing it to be mounted with traditional umbrella mounting brackets. These umbrellas are designed with a double-walled shaft to support the weight of the umbrella.

Would using one off-camera speedlite provide enough light for a 7' Parabolic Umbrella?

This depends upon your subject and the style of Parabolic Umbrella that you are using. A single speedlite paired with a 7' Silver Parabolic Umbrella will typically provide more output than a 7’ Diffusion or White Parabolic Umbrella. However, regardle

What is the size of the Collapsible Umbrella's shaft?

Our Collapsible Umbrella's shaft is 8mm with a 7mm tapered tip. This shaft was designed with a unique octagonal shape for rigidity.

What is the collapsed length and width of the Collapsible Umbrella?

Our 43" Collapsible Umbrella folds down to just under 15" and is about 2" wide. This is a perfect travel size for any camera bag or purse.